Asphalt parking lots and roads need to be maintained. There is no question about that. And often, asphalt maintenance can be more cost effective than removing and replacing asphalt. And when done ...

Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don't last for long. How can I fix them better? -- Carla A. Dear Carla: Asphalt ...

Dear Pat: The asphalt driveway at my house was replaced just several years ago, but some cracks have developed. I have tried to repair them, but they keep opening up. How can I make a permanent repair ...

Small cracks and depressions in asphalt let water penetrate into and under the pavement. When that water freezes, it expands - cracking the asphalt apart. Maintenance each fall will prevent such ...

They're a common sight on many roads and the bane of motorists' lives, but potholes could soon be a thing of the past thanks to nano-technology. Researchers in Switzerland have patented a method that ...

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but when it comes to road maintenance, an ounce of prevention is worth several tons of tarmac. A tiny crack in the asphalt may not seem like ...

As long as there are homes and cars, there will be driveways--those personal sections of highway that link Main Street U.S.A. with the garages, carports and backyards of suburbia. And, like the public ...

An international team of scientists has developed a self-healing asphalt that can repair its own cracks without the need for human intervention, reducing the prevalence of potholes and extending the ...

Something to look forward to: Researchers have developed a new type of asphalt capable of repairing its own cracks over time. This material, inspired by the regenerative abilities of trees and certain ...

Q. I have a blacktop crack that needs to be repaired. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that ...