Why was the road all ground up before a new asphalt or chip seal surface was laid?
A. The process of grinding and re-laying the road base is called reclaiming. Reclaiming roadways before laying chip seal makes a stronger road base so the road will hold up to heavier traffic loads for longer periods of time. After the reclaimer machine grinds the road base, additional rock is incorporated into the base to make it thicker. A stronger base means less chip seal will be needed for a durable surface. Reclaiming roadways in Clay County allows more miles of road to be surfaced while staying within budgetary limits.
