Our Comprehensive Asphalt Services

At Sunset Slurry Seal, we offer a comprehensive range of asphalt services designed to meet the needs of Southern Arizona’s businesses and residents. With over 12 years of experience, we provide expert solutions that enhance the durability, safety, and aesthetics of your pavement. Explore our key services below:

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Slurry Seal

Our slurry seal service provides a protective coat that rejuvenates your asphalt, improving both its appearance and durability. Ideal for surfaces showing early signs of wear, slurry seal offers a cost-effective way to extend pavement life.

Micro-Surfacing

Revitalize worn and aged asphalt with micro-surfacing, a cost-effective solution that improves texture and surface performance. This process adds a thin layer of protective material to enhance the road surface.

Seal Coating

Protect your asphalt investment with our seal coating services. Seal coating acts as a barrier against moisture, UV rays, and chemical spills, extending the life of your pavement and maintaining its appearance.

Asphalt Paving

Our asphalt paving services deliver a smooth, durable surface for new driveways, parking lots, and roadways. We use high-quality materials and advanced techniques to ensure a long-lasting finish that stands up to the elements and heavy traffic.

Asphalt Repairs

Address cracks, potholes, and other damage with our expert asphalt repair services. We provide quick and effective solutions to restore the functionality and safety of your pavement.

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Ready to get started? Our team at Sunset Slurry Seal is here to help with all your asphalt needs. Reach out to us to schedule a consultation or get an estimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microseal?

Microseal (or Microsurfacing) is a thin, protective layer applied to existing asphalt pavement. It consists of a mixture of polymer-modified asphalt emulsion, fine aggregates, water, and chemical additives. Microseal is used to restore surface texture, improve skid resistance, and extend the lifespan of the pavement. It's typically applied to roads, parking lots, and airfields as a maintenance treatment to prevent further deterioration of the asphalt surface.

What is the Difference between Slurry and Microseal?

Slurry Seal:

Composition: A mixture of asphalt emulsion, water, fine aggregates (like sand), and chemical additives.

Curing Time: Longer curing time, typically taking 4 to 8 hours.

Use: More commonly applied on low-traffic roads or residential streets.

Thickness: Applied in a thinner layer (generally around ¼ inch).

Microseal (Microsurfacing):

Composition: Similar to slurry but includes polymer-modified asphalt, which provides better durability.

Curing Time: Much faster curing, often in under an hour.

Use: Designed for higher-traffic roads and areas requiring faster reopening.

Thickness: Can be applied in thicker layers, making it more versatile for leveling and surface correction.

Longevity (5-10 years)

Microseal can extend the life of the asphalt surface by 5 to 10 years, depending on traffic load, climate, and condition of the original pavement. While slurry seals typically last 3 to 7 years, microseals, due to their enhanced durability, offer a longer service life, especially on roads with higher traffic.

What is the Cost Efficiency Compared to Repaving Asphalt?

Repaving an entire asphalt surface is a much more expensive process than applying a maintenance treatment like microseal or slurry. Repaving can involve:

Removal and disposal of old asphalt.
Installation of new asphalt, which is labor-intensive and material-heavy.
Higher costs related to labor, materials, and disruption.

Microseal or slurry treatments, on the other hand, are less expensive:

They require less material and labor.
Minimal disruption since roads can often be reopened the same day.
Effective in maintaining the structural integrity of the asphalt, delaying the need for complete repaving.