Scrub Seal
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For Pavement Condition

C
(PCI between 55 and 70)


Asphalt distributor pulling a scrub broom

A scrub seal is an application that is very similar to a chip seal treatment.  The only difference is that the asphalt distributor pulls a broom sled that houses a series of brooms placed at different angles.  These brooms guide or "scrub" the emulsion into cracks that ensure the road will be sealed.


  1. Reduces life cycle costs by 48%
  2. Reduces energy use over 60% and reduces greenhouse gases by 51%
  3. Reduces raw materials by 49%
  4. Return to slow moving traffic in 1 hour
  5. Extends the life of a roadway up to 6-7 years

Issues Addressed

  • Fatigue cracking
  • Longintudinal cracking
  • Transverse cracking
  • Loss of friction
  • Raveling
  • Severe oxidation

Attributes

  • Stand alone surface treatment
  • Mass crack sealing treatment
  • Combination treatment
  • Bridges the gap between routine road maintenance and performing major roadway construction

Common Combinations

  • Scrub Seal + Fog Seal
  • Scrub Seal + Micro/Slurry (Scrub Cape Seal)
  • Scrub Seal + Thin Lift HMA
  • Scrub Seal + Hot Mix Overlay also know as a SAMI (Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer)
  • Scrub Seal + Chip Seal