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 ...

Most homeowners pick the worst possible season to seal their driveways.

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 ...

Blacktops can be a gray area. Although a consensus can be found on many construction topics — LED bulbs are more efficient than incandescent ones, hickory is harder than poplar — the question about ...

Asphalt parking lots and roads need to be maintained. There is no question about that. And often, asphalt maintenance can be more cost effective than removing and replacing asphalt. And when done ...

OLYMPIA -- Washington has become the first state in the nation to ban toxic asphalt sealants made from cancer-causing industrial waste that have been spread over vast swaths of the nation's cities and ...

An asphalt driveway is an investment that's well worth protecting. A little time spent patching and sealing can extend the life of the blacktop and improve the curb appeal—and value—of your home.