Sealing your asphalt driveway protects it from damage caused by weather, traffic, and the freeze-thaw cycles of colder months. While fall is a popular time to tackle outdoor maintenance, is it really ...

LSU Mechanical Engineering Professor Guoqiang Li and his team have developed a shape memory polymer that will potentially not only save the roads but also money and time. “This problem of cracking in ...

OLYMPIA — Washington on Thursday became the first state in the nation to ban toxic asphalt sealants made from cancer-causing industrial waste. The toxic ingredients in coal tar-based sealants are ...

The risk is in a type of sealant used in asphalt or blacktop surfaces. There is so much concern some communities have banned it altogether. During the summer, Patricia Barley's kids are outside for ...

OLYMPIA — Washington became the first state in the nation Thursday to ban toxic asphalt sealants made from cancer-causing industrial waste that have been spread over vast swaths of the nation’s cities ...

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 ...

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Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Q. Is there a test to check if I have coal tar sealant on my driveway? A. A definitive test is expensive, but officials in Austin, Texas, came up with an alternative. Use a screwdriver or razor blade ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT)–Thursday the city of ...