September 1, 2018
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Both business building owners and homeowners turn to asphalt paving in Phoenix, AZ for their driveways, parking lots and other surfaces. Asphalt, when installed properly, can withstand harsh elements and heavy foot and vehicle traffic, but only if it’s regularly maintained and repaired. Here’s a brief look at the paving process and the time it takes to pave a surface. The time it takes to pave If your asphalt surfaces are not smooth and crack-free, instead filled with potholes, stains and other damage, it’s time to fill and repave. Damaged pavement is unsafe for walking on and can harm vehicles.... View Article
May 14, 2018
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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
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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
March 30, 2018
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Phoenix summers are great. Sure, our summers are hot, but sunny days are ideal for outdoor activities or just lounging by the pool and catching a tan. Unless you’re in the asphalt industry, you probably didn’t know that summers are also perfect for asphalt paving in Phoenix, AZ. Continue reading to learn why you should schedule any asphalt work for the summer months: Stable weather: The weather has everything to do with laying asphalt. A pop-up rainstorm or a sudden cold snap can throw off a whole project. Asphalt contractors love working in Phoenix during the summer because the weather... View Article
January 23, 2018
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There are just some things in life that go unnoticed for years until they become an issue. This could be the fire extinguisher tucked away in the closet or the garage door that has reliably opened for years. The same goes for roads. Drivers go about their lives and hardly notice the asphalt passing underneath the wheels of their vehicle until they strike a major pothole or are jostled as they stumble over a large crack. Most people fail to realize just how crucial a role asphalt paving plays in many common day-to-day situations, though. Asphalt is all around you,... View Article
