July 3, 2018 3:29 pm
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No one likes to spend money on routine maintenance costs, but you know that spending a bit upfront will save you money in the long run. You might be looking at your driveway or parking lot and thinking it doesn’t look that bad. Sure, there are cracks, potholes and plenty of other signs of wear and tear, but it can always wait, right? Well, not quite. Those seemingly “minor” or “cosmetic” problems can become major problems very quickly if they’re not taken care of. When moisture seeps into cracks and expands, the crack will become a pothole. That’s one of... View Article
June 15, 2018 9:00 pm
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Summer is the perfect season for taking a dip in the pool and hosting backyard barbecues. But did you know it is also the best time to pave an asphalt driveway or parking lot? Summertime offers the perfect conditions for refreshing the parking lot of your business. The warm weather, extended hours of sunlight and high overnight temperatures create the best possible environment for the asphalt to cure quickly. Because of this, May, June, July and August make up the busiest season for asphalt paving contractors in Phoenix, AZ. Many of the best companies will be booked solid for the... View Article
June 1, 2018 8:59 pm
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It’s hot—the temperatures have already crept past 100 degrees. But that doesn’t mean you’re safe from road construction. Construction doesn’t stop just because warm weather is here. In fact, summer is prime time for road construction. You’re likely to find yourself trapped by limited lanes as construction workers work to fix pesky potholes and improve road conditions. Many contractors’ schedules are packed solid from May through August. Luckily, the expert seal coating and asphalt paving contractors at Sunstar Seal Coating, Inc. are ready for the surge. Our team draws on our years of experience in the asphalt paving industry to... View Article
May 14, 2018 9:01 pm
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It seems like a lot of folks out there just take asphalt paving in Phoenix, AZ for granted when we’re driving down the road or parking in a parking lot. That makes sense, though. Asphalt is just one of those things that’s all around us. At Sunstar Seal Coating, Inc., we may be a bit biased, but we think asphalt is pretty fascinating. Keep reading to learn a few fun facts about asphalt and you might start feeling the same way! Asphalt is everywhere Over 90 percent of parking areas in America are asphalt, and for good reason. Asphalt is... View Article
April 30, 2018 9:01 pm
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Summer is almost here! That means the kids will be out of school and daytime temperatures will be in the triple digits—and scorching summer temperatures bring incredibly hot asphalt paving in Phoenix, AZ. Black asphalt absorbs all of the sun’s heat, making it one of the hottest surfaces around. Continue reading to learn a little bit more about hot asphalt during the summer. Why is asphalt so hot? Dark colors absorb more of the sun’s energy than light colored things, so it makes sense that black asphalt would absorb the most heat out of anything in town. The problem with... View Article
