Commercial Chip Sealing
Long-lasting, beautiful, and distinguished, our commercial driveways are the most durable and prestigious in New England
Get the Durable, Prestigious Roadway Surface That Sets Your Business Apart
Smart business owners know that contracting with the leaders in the chip stone industry will ensure that you have gotten the most out of your property maintenance budget.
Our commercial stone chip sealing products features the durability of traditional methods, with the quality control of modern technology.
There are no compromises. Our commercial road & parking lot products are designed for each business’s specific needs. A heavy duty chip stone surface is one of the most visible and important investments you can make in your commercial property.
WHY CHIP-STONE RESURFACING?
Highly effective in protecting against oxidation and intrusion of surface moisture
Reduces damage caused by traffic, weather and improves skid resistance
Quickset application process minimizes traffic delays, or parking bans
Attractive, unified appearance
Minimizes the need for continuous repair
Cost-effective solution to enhance the lifespan of your driveway
Have you protected the investments you’ve made in your property’s infrastructure?
When considering options to lengthen the lifespan of your roadways and parking areas, our customers have, on average, saved roughly 30% in comparison to conventional asphalt paving.
What are the benefits & cost savings with using chip-stone resurfacing?
Chip sealing (also known as oil and stone or chip-stone resurfacing) is the process of utilizing liquid asphalt and clean stone to provide an ‘armor coat’ over the paved or gravel surfaces your company or organization maintains.
While a Hot-Mix Overlay may be cost-prohibitive, our method has been proven to significantly extend the lifespan of driving surfaces and to save our customers money. When used on existing pavement, chip seal can renew the wear surface, fill in cracks to prevent water intrusion, and provide a skid- resistant durable surface. If you live in the Northeast, and are in charge of maintaining your organization’s infrastructure, you should consider Chip-Stone Resurfacing before making any decisions about your maintenance budget.
CHIP SEALING OPTIONS
New Construction:
Our most durable solution
Once we have ensured there is suitable sub-base material, we then fine grade that material and compact it to establish proper pitch. We then install a 2″ layer of 3/4″ clean stone to act as the penetrating layer for the new surface. Hot liquid asphalt is then applied and covered by a ½” or 3/8″ layer of clean stone.
A second layer of hot liquid asphalt is then applied and covered with a final coat of stone. The ‘finish stone’ can be chosen by the customer to match the aesthetic looks of the surrounding property. Finally, we compact the combined surfaces into a
hardened finished product.
SINGLE CHIP:
The right choice to either refresh an existing Chip Stone surface or to protect your investment with an armor coat over new asphalt
A ‘Single Chip’ seal is best utilized to extend the lifespan of the existing pavement. When installing a single chip seal over an existing surface, we start by spraying an even coat of liquid asphalt onto the prepared surface with a distributor. The liquid is then followed by a predetermined application of fine or coarse aggregates, typically either a 1/4″ or 3/8″ chip stone, depending on your needs.
Our stone spreader and asphalt distributors are computer controlled to apply a uniform application to the surface at a precise rate for a consistent finished product from curb to curb. Following the liquid and stone application to the driveway, we then static roll the surface with a pneumatic-tired roller to ensure the stones are embedded equally into the asphalt emulsion.
DOUBLE CHIP ARMOR COAT:
An appropriate solution for armor coating either aging asphalt or gravel surfaces
When installing a double chip seal we first spray liquid asphalt emulsion onto the surface with an asphalt distributor, followed by a 3/8″ stone spread into the liquid asphalt. The first coat is rolled with a steel drum roller knocking the 3/8” stones flat into the liquid to prepare for a final coat of oil and stone. We then spray over the 3/8″ chip with another coat of asphalt and spread a smaller 1⁄4″ stone into the liquid asphalt.
The driveway is then rolled with a rubber-tired roller pushing the stones into the voids of the 3/8″ stone to ensure the finish coat is embedded into the liquid. One of the many reasons for installing a 3/8″ chip furnished with a 1⁄4″ chip is to prevent the rough texture that is commonly experienced with a conventional chip.
I just wanted to say thank you to your staff for making our parking lot project such a success.
“There has been nothing but positive feedback on the great job that everyone did over the past few months. Personally, I’d also like to say it was a pleasure meeting and working with all of you. I would highly recommend you in the future and hope we have an opportunity to work together again.”
The fast, cost-effective maintenance option for road safety
Roadway and parking lot maintenance is a big investment for municipalities and commercial properties. Chip sealing protects that investment by extending the life of paved surfaces, resulting in lower costs over the long term. A good rule of thumb when trying to establish your maintenance budget is that chip sealing is, on average, 30% less than conventional asphalt paving. Chip sealing
eliminates the need to fill in existing cracks with either hot rubberized crack filler or seal coating, yet will last a considerably longer time.
Meeting citizen and customer expectations for safe driving conditions is also a high priority. Chip sealing enhances safety by providing good skid resistance, and in the winter months, chip
sealing virtually eliminates black ice. The chip seal application process is considerably faster than asphalt paving, so you have the added benefit of less downtime on your property or project while
getting your roads or parking lots back in better condition, faster.
Geo-Textile Paving Fabrics
What Is a Fabric Interlayer?
Fabric interlayers are applied over distressed asphalt surfaces to strengthen the integrity of the compromised pavement beneath. The crack retardant interlayer is also impervious to water, keeping the base from becoming compromised throughout the lifespan of the pavement.
To correctly install this product, we recommend fixing any potholes, drainage issues, and or rutting prior to the installment of our fabric interlayer. These issues, if gone unaddressed, may cause the fabric to not properly adhere to the surface, potentially causing defects to the surface.
Once the surface is prepped and ready for fabric, we spray asphalt cement onto a clean, dry surface with a computerized asphalt distributor. Once the liquid has been sprayed onto the surface,
we stretch the fabric membrane into the asphalt cement mat using a specialized fabric machine. This machine is designed just for this application and is made to knead and stretch the material into the liquid with set hand brakes and fixed brooms. The fabric surface is static rolled with a pneumatic tire roller to assure the membrane correctly adheres to the applied asphalt. This product is ready for the installment of a double chip seal or pavement overlay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my new surface last?
Depending on how severe the winters are and with proper maintenance, it can last up to 15 years.
Is New England Asphalt Services properly licensed and insured?
New England Asphalt is a fully licensed, bonded and insured paving company. That means you can do business with us with 100% confidence.
How much does a typical project cost?
The total cost will depend on the size of the project and the condition of the site. We’re committed to being competitive within the chip-seal industry and an affordable alternative to asphalt. Contact us for a free quote.
When can I put customers back on my new roadway or parking lot?
Your new chip seal driveway can require, on average, up to two days to cure properly. Hot, dry weather speed the process. Cold wet weather slows it. To take the guesswork out, you can rely 100% on our experts to advise you when your driveway is ready.
How will you protect the property and landscaping during the process?
As professionals in the chip-sealing industry, we pride ourselves on respecting our customers’ property and landscaping. After 50 years experience in the industry, we know how to install a new driveway professionally, without damaging your landscape.
What kind of maintenance is required with a new chip-seal driveway?
Your new chip-seal driveway requires minimum maintenance. Blow off the surface when you notice any debris on it.
How do I remove snow?
We recommend plowing your driveway with a rubber edged snow plow or snowblower for the first season. Once the liquid has had time to fully cure and has been embedded into the liquid by traffic for a year, the chip-seal is less likely to be susceptible to plow damage.