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Pavement Performance Histograph

As shown below, slurry seal maintenance dramatically extends pavement life. Although the serviceability of an untreated asphalt pavement is still adequate after several years of use, pavement deterioration has already begun.

A slurry seal maintenance program undertaken before significant pavement deterioration has begun is essential to proper pavement maintenance.

Preventive maintenance is more cost-effective than corrective maintenance.

Advantages of Using Slurry

As the most versatile of any pavement surface treatment system, slurry seal is also unique in its ability to deposit a durable bituminous mixture in accordance with the demands of a variably textured surface - filling cracks and voids, sealing weather-tight, and providing color and texture delineation in a single pass.

Low cost

Economical to install, highly cost-effective to use.

Rapid usability

Easy, swift application of a new overlay makes slurry especially attractive for rehabilitating busy thoroughfares, parking lots, and airport runways. The new surface is ready for use just hours after application.

Preventing problems

Used over newly laid pavements, slurry seal will prevent surface distresses such as the effects of weathering from occurring. Oxidation, loss of oils, loss of matrix, and embrittlement of the mix are minimized. It also provides special durability and texture not available in the underlying mix.

Correcting problems

Existing distresses in older pavements — surface cracking, ravelling, loss of matrix, increased water and air permeability, and slipperiness due to flushing and aggregate polishing — can be corrected through a slurry application. Waterproofing is also achieved, preventing further deterioration. An all-weather, long-lasting surface is created that offers skid resistance and improved handling characteristics for drivers.

Aesthetic value

With one simple application, existing pavement receives a new wearing surface of uniform black color and texture. Enhanced appearance means increased property value, marketing potential, and buyer acceptance. Thoroughfares, shopping center parking lots, and other public or commercial pavements treated with slurry seal become more attractive and eye-appealing.

Benefits of Pavement Maintenance

Even the best of surfaces are subject to the wear and tear caused by time, weather, and traffic. No surface is permanent.

By undertaking a program of planned pavement maintenance, considerable savings in rehabilitation costs may be achieved. Your pavement surface will remain sound, usable, and safe. Extensive downtime needed to repair deep cracks and potholes will be reduced or eliminated.

The application of slurry seal will significantly extend the life of existing pavements by protecting the under-surface from damage caused by water seepage. Improved surface performance is an added bonus.

A pavement maintenance program using slurry seal will not only help to protect your pavement, it will help to protect your paving investment.