Chipseal Surfacing
The most cost effective solution in roading
What is Chipseal ?
Chipseal surfacing, is the construction of a thin roading surface using a bituminous based binder and cleaned stone for tires to run on.
Carparks and Commercial
Roads and Highways
Driveways and Right of Ways
Chipseal can be constructed almost anywhere and is already frequently used on, New and existing: driveways, Right of ways, carparks, commercial yards, bike tracks, walkways, roads and Highways.
Chipseal's advantages
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Chipseal has a long design life, especially on driveways we have re-sealed some driveways that have lasted 50 years. Generally driveway second coats / re-seals last around 30 years before reseal. An important factor to achieving this life span is to not allow your driveway to form significant pot holes before getting a re-seal.
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Chipseal can be constructed in a matter of hours and be ready for traffic immediately.
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Complies with colour requirements for resource consents.
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As a flexable surface it allows the ground to move below without cracking.
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Lower CO2 impact on environment than alternatives.
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The surface has a deeper texture than alternatives, allowing water to runoff without affecting safety, the deeper texture provides better grip and skid resistance.
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As a guide on pricing:
On larger driveways Chipseal is generally 4 times cheaper than Hotmix (Asphalt) and around 5 times cheaper than Concrete.
On smaller driveways chipseal is still around half the price, when it starts to wear out a new surface can be constructed on top unlike concrete which has massive costs associated with the ripping up and removal of the concrete before the new driveway and even be constructed.
The above photo shows a gravel driveway, however a new build can start from as little as a patch of grass next to the road.
Re-Seal Chipseal
The above photo shows an already Chipsealed entrance which also has a few repairs to be completed prior to resurfacing.
Driveway Re-Construction
The above photo shows a driveway constructed in concrete approximately 10-15 years ago.
A Bit of Background
Chipseal originates from ancient roman times where large bricks or cobbles were placed onto thick oils.
Modern roads are both more cost effective and easier to construct, capable of supporting larger vehicles at much faster speeds.
Chipseal surfaces come in a variety of sizes and as a result have a varying range of texture and life span.
The Road Rapter Advantage
At Road Rapter we believe the purchase of a roading asset is a big investment, something that should last a long time and provide excellent value for money well into the future!
To achieve this for every customer we use only the best road construction materials and processes. Find out more by contacting us below!
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