Winter has long been the arch nemesis of asphalt roads and parking lots. The freeze/thaw cycle, salt, and snow plows -- especially when combined with traffic -- wreak absolute havoc on the condition ...

Q: As spring approaches, I will, once again, seal my asphalt driveway. I have repaired the cracks many times, using different media. Nothing seems to work. What do professionals do so they don’t have ...

Generally, preservation treatments and pavement overlays are used to restore surface course characteristics such as smoothness, friction and aesthetics, or to add structural support to an existing ...

You might assume, since I write a column about home improvement, that my house is perfect in every way. You’d be wrong. I suffer from a condition where I know how to do 99 percent of the projects ...

Researchers propose a figurative and literal green solution to improve the durability of roads and sidewalks: an ...

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 ...

What if roads could repair themselves without human intervention? An international team of researchers is working on an ...

Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and ...