How do you make a slurry seal?

Slurry Seal is applied to an existing surface by means of a spreader box linked to a RoadSaver slurry mixing unit. Slurry is introduced into the spreader box, which then lays down the slurry coating as the mixer/spreader is driven forward.

What is asphalt slurry seal application?

A slurry seal is the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (very small crushed rock), and additives to an existing asphalt pavement surface. Slurry seal is applied in order to help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface.

How much does slurry seal cost?

How much does slurry seal cost and how is it paid for? Slurry seal costs about $. 60 per square foot and is very cost effective for many types of applications, when compared to a complete pavement overlay, which costs about $1.50 per square foot.

Are slurry seals worth it?

A slurry is best for heavier traveled roadways and streets where vehicles travel at higher speeds. Since slurry uses larger aggregates, it provides a tougher surface that can withstand heavier and more constant traffic loads. A sealcoat is best used in low traffic, low speed areas, such as parking lots and driveways.

What makes up a Slurry seal for asphalt?

Slurry seal is a mixture of aggregate, asphalt emulsion, and filler, which are mixed together according to a laboratory’s design-mix formula. water is also added for workability. Asphalt emulsions serve as a binder, holding the crushed aggregate together and adhering the new slurry surfacing to the old surface over which it is being applied.

What kind of equipment do you need for Slurry seal?

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How is a Slurry seal different from a seal coat?

It is not the same as seal coat and was developed in the 1930’s in Germany. Slurry seal is a cold mix coating consisting of fine crushed aggregate, emulsified asphalt, additives and water applied to roadways. Emulsion serves as a binder to hold the aggregate together and to adhere to the roadway.

When did Slurry seal start to be used?

Slurry Seal was expanded upon in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s in an attempt to use slurry in thicker applications that could be applied in narrow courses in wheel ruts to avoid not having to replace expensive traffic delineation on the autobahns.