Repair Asphalt Driveway Gaps, Holes, and Cracks

Repair Asphalt Driveway Gaps, Holes, and Cracks
It's important to keep cracks in asphalt as filled and closed as possible; if water seeps in, it will make the base unstable. NARENTHORN/Shutterstock
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Dear James: My asphalt driveway has many cracks and small holes. It is only a few years old. My repair attempts don’t last for long. How can I fix them better? —Carla A.
Dear Carla: Asphalt driveways do require periodic sealing, but they should not be deteriorating in just a couple of years. It sounds like improper installation or installation over an unstable base has occurred. Check your original installation contract for any warranty information.
James Dulley
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