Asphalt Driveway question

[blue]

Go with the cheap option, if the blacktop guys are any good it will be a good long time before it shows and becomes a problem.

[Freedom]

OK! Thank you, Blue!

[blue]

Good prep, alot of heat and compacting can make a world of difference.

[Twisterdog]

I have seams in my asphalt driveway. It's a big driveway and parking lot for my business, and I just couldn't afford to do it all at once. So I've done it in three section over the course of about seven years. I have had not problems with weeds or grass growing, nor any cracking or other issues. Yes, you can tell it was done in sections, but who cares? And when I get the whole thing re-sealed later, no one will be able to see it at all.

[smokey the elder]

The asphalt binder is a kind of hot melt. They may be able to heat the seam area, and "weld" the pieces together to make a strong joint that might last. It might work better if they clean up the seam so fresh layer of asphalt binder is exposed (dirt interferes with stickiness).


(I used to work with adhesives, many moons ago; that's how I know this trivia.)