Sealing it is also an important step for winterizing your driveway. The best asphalt driveway sealer materials cost about $100, but you’ll save about $200 in labor over a professional job.

In the recent past producers have sought to broaden the types of sealer materials available to the market, with asphalt emulsion-based products being the primary alternative. Other products ...

"In the late 1970s, the use of coal-tar based sealant was discouraged in favor of fiber-filled, asphalt based sealant," he recounts. "Since fiber clogged up the spray tips, contractors opted for ...

To protect your asphalt driveway: Fill cracks and seal the surface before winter to prevent water infiltration. Use sand or less corrosive deicing agents like calcium magnesium acetate.