Sealing cured asphalt can ... service life of most asphalts by five to 10 years, depending on traffic and environmental conditions. As such, asphalt chip seal presents a cost-effective alternative ...

Chip seals are a popular preservation tool to help maintain roadways at a lower price point. A mile of chip seal costs about $36,000, compared to $86,000 + per mile for asphalt overlay ...

Boise, Idaho (CBS2) – The Idaho Department of Transportation is taking a new approach to chip sealing. ITD is applying a hot chip seal to more than 100 miles in Boise. ITD says this will be done ...