"Asphalt is an amazingly creative substance with a long history of diverse use. It has been used in countless ways for centuries by many different cultures around the world.
Records show that the first use of asphalt was probably by the inhabitants of the Euphrates river valley in southeastern Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq. In early years Iraq was called Sumer or Accad, and later, Babylonia. Many natural deposits of asphalt were found in this region between the Nile River in Egypt and the Indus river in India."
One of the most commonly asked questions in regards to asphalt is whether or not you can asphalt pave a driveway in the winter. The simple answer is it depends on whether or not the ground is frozen.
In the spring and summer, the warmer...
Everyone knows the sensation of driving down a road and hitting a huge bump, then hoping our cars are alright. All drivers know the cause of this sudden panic: a pothole. It seems like a new one pops up every week, but where do they even come from?...
Having a crack in your asphalt driveway isn’t only unpleasant to see, but it can also be a hazard. Because asphalt driveways are set up as one continuous unbroken surface, they will usually crack and show wear and tear easier. Even with this...
It seems everyone has a different opinion about when to seal asphalt. The truth is, how often you seal asphalt depends on more important factors than a regularly set time. The two most important things to consider are climate and level of...
Asphalt is a tar-like substance that is used primarily on road construction. There are a little more than four million miles of roads in the United States, and almost three million of those miles are paved with asphalt. It makes travel much easier...
Many drivers know from firsthand experience that hitting a pothole can cause extensive damage to their vehicle. Unfortunately, potholes are fairly common. Many drivers have a hard time detecting potholes until they hit one. If you recently hit a...
