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RESURFACING (SEAL COAT) PROGRAM 2014 www.wilco.org/roads “resurfacing hotline” (512) 943-3393
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Williamson County, Tx Seal Coat Program 2014

Aug 22, 2014

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Description of Williamson County, Tx roadway resurfacing program for 2014.
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Page 1: Williamson County, Tx Seal Coat Program 2014

RESURFACING(SEAL COAT)

PROGRAM2014

www.wilco.org/roads“resurfacing hotline” (512) 943-3393

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What is Sealcoat?

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Sealcoat is a thin layer of liquid asphalt

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Covered by a thin layer of aggregate

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That is rolled and pressed in place

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With loose surface aggregate swept up after 24 - 48 hours

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and cures into a tight, dark surface

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Why Seal Coat ?

All Asphalt Oxidizes and Deteriorates

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With time, weather and changes in temperature

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Asphalt dries and cracks

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Pavement rapidly degrades after cracking starts, and then water

infiltrates

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If left untreated, all asphalt streets eventually pothole

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Early treatment is cost effective

$1 for preventative treatment here

Prevents spending $10 - $15 to fix this

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Questions?

Resurfacing Hotline (512) 943-3393www.wilco.org/roads

Resurfacing schedule updated daily