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Originally Posted by dfox
when they re-pave the road everywhere I've ever lived, it's asphalt (or concrete in some instances). no gravel. maybe I don't venture far enough out into the boonies?
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Chipseal isn't usually a way to pave a new road that is being built. Instead it's used to extend the life of a road cheaply without repaving it entirely. It's pretty common out here for more rural roads. As long as the right amount is used, and the sweepers are good about getting rid of any of the loose gravel that doesn't get attached properly, the road is usually in decent condition after a few days of car traffic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipseal