Seal treatments

Kentucky has been micro surfacing its roads since 2008. After doubling down on quality in 2012, the pavement preservation technique has reached its peak in the state. And in 2019, micro surfacing was used for the first time in Kentucky on an airport taxiway/runway, with the help of American Pavements.

In part one of our two-part series on the best practices of micro surfacing and slurry seal applications, we share all of the basics and best preparation practices. In part two, forthcoming in the Spring 2020 issue of Preservation Pro, will dig into the best practices on the job site.

How 1-877-FIX ASPHALT helped a property manager save his job after a disastrous stencil incident.

As it does with new construction or mill-and-overlay projects, the nominal maximum aggregate size in a micro surfacing mix impacts the project’s success. Here are some best practices for stockpiling for micro surfacing jobs.

Here’s how FORTA’s Surface-EXT Fiber & Ranger Feeder system works.

AsphaltPro shares some best practices that can prevent micro surfacing, or other sealing, problems your crew might experience.

Western Specialty Contractors created a comprehensive strategy for cost-effective preventive maintenance to share with property managers.