When it comes to sealing, contractors generally have two options: sealcoating or using an asphalt chip seal. While sealcoating seems to be an initially less expensive option, it cannot repair ...

A mile of chip seal costs about $36,000, compared to $86,000 + per mile for asphalt overlay, making it a very cost effective preservation treatment. For this reason, municipalities turn to this ...

The reason chip sealing is used to repair and correct the cracks – as opposed to asphalt overlay – is because of the cost and the efficiency. “This is something that's pretty cost effective ...

There’s four seasons, and then there’s chip sealing season in the Treasure Valley. Chip sealing is meant to protect streets from water and weather damage and keep them in good condition.