Chip Seal (Tar and Chip)
We are the leading provider of superior commercial and residential chip and seal solutions in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding areas.
Whether it’s new chip and seal installation, replacement, maintenance or repair, Paul’s Asphalt Paving has the experience and above all, the expertise to see the job through from start-to-finish.
Family-owned and operated in Fort Wayne, Indiana our commercial and residential chip and seal crews know the do’s and don’ts to properly and efficiently install a new chip and seal surface you can rely on. We can help with any of your chip and seal needs for your next business or home project.
Besides providing expertise and professional services, we offer free estimates, and upfront prices on all services provided.
Our company is built on three core principles that not only keep us in business but keep us number one in Indiana. Those three principles are excellent customer service, quality workmanship, and affordable pricing.
Why Choose a Chip and Seal Surface?
Chip seal paving, also known as tar and chip paving, offers numerous advantages for both residential and commercial properties. This cost-effective and durable pavement solution combines the strength of asphalt with the protective properties of aggregate chips.
Chip seal paving provides excellent traction, making it ideal for areas prone to heavy rainfall or snowfall. The chip seal process involves applying a layer of hot liquid asphalt to the existing surface, followed by a layer of aggregate chips that are rolled into the asphalt. This creates a textured, skid-resistant surface that enhances safety for vehicles and pedestrians. Additionally, chip seal paving helps to prevent water penetration, reducing the risk of cracks and potholes.
With its long-lasting performance and attractive appearance, chip seal paving is an excellent choice for driveways, parking lots, and roadways.
Save money while getting durable results.Tar and chip seal paving tends to be less expensive than its asphalt counterpart, regardless of whether you are giving your driveway a new look, resurfacing a road, or developing a new parking lot.
If you live in an area that sees icy conditions or wet weather, it only takes a freezing evening or flash flooding to make asphalt surfaces unsafe for traveling. With tar and chip sealing, there is extra traction provided by the layer of chips, allowing your shoes or tires to maintain a better surface grip. This can help pedestrians and drivers avoid accidents that lead to injuries or vehicle damage.
Maintenance and repairs are two of the most significant problems with installing asphalt surfaces. Asphalt surfaces that are not appropriately maintained are subject to cracks and potholes that will continue to expand due to water intrusion. This common mistake will compromise the installation’s structural integrity, leading to extensive repairs, resurfacing, or replacement that are costly and time-consuming. On the other hand, tar and chip seal paving is mostly self-repairing. As a result, cracks in the surface do not worsen and can improve over time on their own, unlike asphalt surfaces.