Is Sealing an Asphalt Driveway Necessary? (Not if Well Built)
ARGUMENTS FOR SEALING: ARGUMENTS AGAINST SEALING: Protects the Driveway From Water Penetration-A seal coat forms a layer over your raw asphalt surface, preventing the water and other chemicals from penetrating deep into the asphalt.The only way water can penetrate is if the asphalt has cracks-A well-built asphalt driveway should not have cracks after a few years.