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A Durable Surface Without Full Resurfacing

Chip sealing services for streets, air strips, and roads in towns, villages, and rural municipalities near Regina, Saskatchewan.

When your municipality manages a road network with aging asphalt surfaces, full resurfacing is not always realistic within the budget. Chip sealing provides a cost-effective alternative that preserves the existing pavement, seals the surface, and creates a new wearing layer that handles traffic and weather. We can also build roads, streets, and air strips with chip seal. Canadian Paving Services applies chip sealing to streets and roads in smaller towns, villages, and rural municipalities throughout Regina and surrounding Saskatchewan areas.

The process involves applying an asphalt emulsion to the existing pavement, followed by placement of aggregate chips. The chips are then compacted for maximum adherence to the asphalt, creating a durable wearing surface while sealing the pavement underneath. This service is commonly used on roads that still have structural integrity but show surface wear, minor cracking, or oxidation. It extends pavement life, improves traction, and protects the underlying asphalt from moisture and UV damage.

If you manage municipal roads in Regina and want to explore chip sealing as part of your maintenance strategy, you can reach out to Canadian Paving Services to discuss road conditions and scheduling.

Emulsion and Aggregate Are Applied in Sequence

The crew arrives in Regina with a distributor truck, aggregate spreader, and roller. The road surface is swept clean, and the asphalt emulsion is applied in a thin, even layer. Aggregate chips are immediately spread over the emulsion while it is still tacky, and a roller compacts the chips into the surface to ensure they bond properly. The emulsion cures over the following days, locking the aggregate in place and forming a sealed, textured surface.

After the chip seal has cured, the road has a fresh wearing surface that resists water penetration and improves traction, especially in wet conditions. Loose chips are swept up after a few days of traffic, leaving a stable, durable surface that handles regular use without immediate maintenance. The chip seal also protects the pavement underneath from further oxidation and cracking, which delays the need for more expensive resurfacing or reconstruction.

Chip sealing works best on roads with minimal structural damage and a solid base. The service is scheduled during warm, dry weather to allow proper curing, and traffic is typically reopened within a few hours to a day depending on conditions.

You probably want to know what this looks like in practice

Chip sealing is different from traditional paving, and municipalities often have questions about the process, the surface texture, and how long the treatment lasts. The following answers address the most common concerns.

What does a chip-sealed road look like after it is finished?
The surface has a textured, granular appearance with visible aggregate embedded in the asphalt emulsion. It is not as smooth as new pavement, but it provides good traction and a sealed, durable wearing layer.
How long does chip sealing last?

Chip sealing typically lasts five to ten years, depending on traffic volume and weather exposure. It is often reapplied as part of a regular maintenance cycle to continue protecting the underlying pavement.

Can chip sealing be applied over cracked pavement?
It can be applied over minor cracking, but significant cracks should be filled first. Chip sealing does not repair structural damage, so the existing pavement needs to have a stable base and surface.
How soon can traffic use the road after chip sealing?

Traffic can usually return within a few hours, though speeds may be reduced initially to allow the emulsion to cure and the aggregate to settle. 

Why do municipalities in Regina use chip sealing instead of resurfacing?
Chip sealing costs significantly less than resurfacing and still extends pavement life by protecting the surface from moisture and oxidation. It is a practical choice for rural municipalities managing limited budgets and large road networks.

If your municipality near Regina is looking for a way to preserve roads without the cost of full resurfacing, chip sealing offers a proven, budget-friendly solution. Contact Canadian Paving Services to assess your road network and plan a maintenance schedule that works with your timeline.