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.
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.