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Making the Switch from Coal Tar to Asphalt Emulsion Sealer

Making the switch from coal tar to asphalt emulsion sealer this season? Read this blog to see what that means for contractors like you.

Updated August 7, 2022

Coal tar sealer has been one of our bestselling products of all time. But times are changing, and coal tar sealer isn't always going to be available. This is going to affect all our customers in the US and Canada.

But don't fret! Asphalt emulsion sealer is available from the Asphalt Kingdom website. It's the most viable alternative to coal tar emulsion, but it takes some getting used to if you've been using coal tar for many years.

We know that you have questions, so we'll answer all of them below.

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Topics: Sealcoating, News, Asphalt Maintenance Business

Action Seal and Asphalt Kingdom Announce Merger

Action Seal is finally merging with Asphalt Kingdom so we can serve our Canadian customers better! Here's what you can expect.

First off, we want to thank our Canadian customers for shopping with Action Seal throughout the years. We are happy to be your number one asphalt maintenance supplier, and we hope that we have provided you with everything you need to take your business to the next level.

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Topics: News

RY10 Elite: Setting the Bar High for Crackfill Machinery

If you want to know what safety, reliability, productivity, and ease of use looks like, look no further! The RY10 Elite is all that, plus more!

The RY10 Elite Melter Applicator sets new standards in crack filling machinery as the embodiment of RynoWorx’s core principles, namely: safety, reliability, productivity and ease of use. With these four pillars in mind, the RY10 Elite is designed based on user feedback, and the final outcome is a near-perfect and optimized version of all melter applicators that RynoWorx has released so far.

Here are the features that makes the RY10 Elite a truly innovative new product:

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Crack Repair, News

Tax Cut Benefits Contractors With More Building Maintenance Jobs

In tough economic times, building maintenance usually suffers. But the renewed interest in tax cuts means more work in asphalt repair and rejuvenation.

Presidents are often elected by promising tax cuts. Obviously, this would be a welcomed move by most people. However, these tax cuts could have a far greater impact on your life if you understand the secondary opportunity they represent. In fact, these tax breaks could be worth considerably more.

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Topics: News

Why Are Asphalt Maintenance Prices Rising?

A number of factors are contributing to asphalt maintenance prices rising - and they aren't going down again any time soon. Find out why in this article.

If you've been in the business for a while, or if you did your own asphalt maintenance a few years ago and you're surprised at how much more it is costing this year, you might be wondering: what is causing the recent run up in sealer and crackfiller pricing?

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Topics: News

Asphalt Art: AK's Top 25 Asphalt Arts And Laughs

These 25 pieces of 3-d street art transform asphalt from mere pavement to an asphalt art canvas that will blow your mind.

Because asphalt is my work and my passion, I love to look at the amazing asphalt art that is out there. From linestriping humor to bollard art to pothole filling, these artists have gone the extra pavement mile to make us laugh, ogle, think, and enjoy. Nothing brightens the day better than humor that tickles your work funny-bone. Here’s our top 25 Asphalt Arts And Laughs. Enjoy!

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Topics: News

Avoid Asphalt Scams Simply And Easily: What You Need To Know

Quick tips on how to hire a reputable driveway sealing company and how to avoid asphalt scams by hiring the right people to seal asphalt.

Every year the police issue warnings to avoid asphalt scams, and the newspapers publish the warning. Rarely do they actually give you any idea on how to hire a reputable driveway sealing company. Let us go over exactly how to be sure that you are hiring the right people to seal asphalt, and not being taken advantage of.

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Topics: News

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