Cape Seals: The Power Couple of Pavement Preservation

Some things are just better together—like chips and salsa, peanut butter and jelly… and in the pavement world, chip seal + slurry/micro = Cape Seal.

A Cape Seal is a two-step surface treatment that pairs the strength and structure of a chip seal with the smooth, sealed finish of a slurry or micro surfacing treatment. Think of it as the best of both worlds: structural integrity and surface aesthetics.

Why Use a Cape Seal?

• Superior Sealing Power The chip seal locks in structure; the slurry or micro adds a waterproof, skid-resistant, ride-friendly finish.

• Ideal for Moderate to Severe Distress Cape seals are often used where roads are too far gone for a basic slurry but not bad enough to justify a full overlay.

• Extended Service Life Together, the two layers can stretch your pavement's life by 8-10 years or more—at a fraction of the cost of overlay.

• Smooth Finish for High-Profile Areas No loose chips left behind. No complaints from cyclists or residents. Just a clean, black mat that looks and rides great.

Enter the Macropaver.

Once your chip seal is down and set, Macropaver 12-EX or CR is the ultimate follow-up act. You get consistent coverage, balanced emulsion, and a fine-tuned application that ties the whole system together. No fuss. No uneven application. Just solid surface treatment placed fast and right.

Whether you're applying Type 2 micro over a fresh chip job or going with a fine Type 1 slurry, Macropaver gives you complete control, precision, and power.

Because at the end of the day, Cape Seals aren’t a gimmick—they’re a strategy.And the Macropaver? That’s the machine that makes the strategy work.

You already know what we’re about to say:If you don’t slurry…It’s Your Own Asphalt™.