Road noise is one of the most complained-about noises in the United States. Whether you are sick of listening to cars driving down your street all night or you hate hearing the “thud” of concrete while on the road yourself, there is a solution for quieter roads. Understand why roads are loud and how asphalt […]
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On Tuesday, November 15th, Sunland participated in the 13th Annual Arizona Pavement/Materials Conference at Arizona State University. In association with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the Federal Highway Administration, Arizona Association of General Contractors, Arizona Pavements/Materials Conference and ASU Advanced Pavement Research Group, Sunland demonstrated one sustainable pavement maintenance solution, Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course or NovaChip.
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Staying up to date on maintaining your pavement is the best way to preserve the condition of that pavement. One of the most cost-conscious and effective forms of pavement maintenance is crack sealing. While crack sealing will not improve the feel, noise or rideability of the existing pavement, it will often extend the life of
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By: Ken Estrada, Division Manager – Phoenix Maintenance, National Accounts Great looking pavement in your community’s streets or business’ parking lot makes for: Conventional wisdom would say “worst first” when talking about caring for your pavement. However, the fact of the matter is that while there will always be trip hazards or other unforeseen circumstances that
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For every property manager, understanding the pavement life cycle is essential to budgeting for service and avoiding costly repairs. By ensuring your asphalt is properly maintained, you will be rewarded with cost savings and attractive, long-lasting roads and parking areas. Below is a chart that breaks down asphalt age in stages: For over 37 years,
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Have you ever counted the number of contractors with whom you do business? The list is long … landscaping, lighting, roofing, pavement, and those are just the contractors for the outside of your property. While selecting a pavement maintenance contractor can be difficult, there are some criteria you can use to select the best company
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There are several factors that can distress and destroy your pavement including environmental and structural issues. Below are several of the most commonly identified distresses and recommended remedies for your pavement. Environmental Distresses Environmental distresses are outside influences that affect the pavement performance including ultraviolet rays, water and natural aging. These distresses normally occur from
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Well designed and constructed asphalt pavements can provide many years of useful service – if properly maintained. An effective asphalt maintenance program will dramatically increase the useful life of your roads, while postponing the need for the considerable expense of reconstruction. Asphalt can be viewed in much the same way as wood. If wood is
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