Q. I was reviewing a quote I received to have my asphalt drive sealed. But it dawned on me that the streets in my community never get sealed. Is sealing an asphalt driveway really necessary? If so, ...

Dear Readers:In the March 29 issue of the Democrat and Chronicle’s Home and Real Estate section, I answered a question regarding asphalt driveways. It brought a bunch of replies (with additional ...

Dear James: Our blacktop driveway is starting to look worn after only three years. What type of sealer holds up best, and what is the best way to apply it? — Jay A. Dear Jay: It is not surprising it ...

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Sealing a driveway costs between $275 and $820 with a national average of $545. Cost factors for this project include driveway size, material, condition, and accessibility; sealant type, number of ...

When it comes to old, worn asphalt driveways and parking lots, commercial real estate owners, property managers, and even owners of single-family homes struggle with the same questions: Do we repave ...

Although a consensus can be found on many construction topics, the question about whether to seal an asphalt driveway invites disagreement. Ask three authorities, as we recently did, and expect three ...

Q. This week: Our blacktop driveway is in reasonably good condition in terms of holes and cracks. But the surface seems to be peeling or flaking and it is leaving the surface rough in spots about one ...

Researchers have found high levels of a toxic chemical in the coal tar that might coat your driveway, the Chicago Tribune reports. New studies are questioning the safety of coal tar-based sealants ...

Q.I grew up with an asphalt driveway, but my husband had a concrete drive. We're debating what type to install, as our current drive is in horrible shape. I contend that asphalt will cost less than ...