Eligible for Federal Funds Kansas, Michigan, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wyoming and New Mexico are just a few of the states that routinely use polymer modified emulsion chip seals on state highways and Interstates. They have been recommended for use on highways with greater than 7500 vehicles per day per lane on four lanes. The recent highway bill now authorizes the use of federal funds for maintenance techniques. A chip seal waterproofs the surface, seals small cracks, and improves surface friction. A smooth surface affects not only the riding comfort, but also decreases road user costs.
Smooth surfaces decrease vehicle maintenance costs, fuel costs and traveling time.
A skid resistant surface treatment means the road is safer. A renewed surface extends service life by restoring protection against aging, oxidative deterioration and traffic abrasion. There are several techniques that have worked in successful chip seal projects on Interstates and other high traffic volume pavements. Of primary importance are selecting the right materials and construction processes . Seal Coats on high volume traffic pavements need the extra performance that is given by Koch Pavement Solutions Systems .