Any pavement should receive regular maintenance in order to protect it from excess long-term erosion. A typical asphalt driveway that has not been seal coated will experience drying, cracking, and other forms of erosion. In order to reduce the effects that the elements can have on your pavement it’s important to have any visible damage repaired quickly, so it doesn’t continue to spread. A small crack in an asphalt driveway can quickly grow into a much larger problem. In Ohio, we experience freezing temperatures, which can lead to water freezing inside cracks and breaking down the structural integrity of the pavement. All of the maintenance that goes into keeping an asphalt driveway in good condition adds up over several years. With a proper sealing, an asphalt driveway is much more likely to withstand the elements and require significantly less maintenance. While it will cost money to sealcoat your driveway every couple of years the savings from reduced maintenance and a longer lifespan for the driveway are well worth it. By having a professional seal your asphalt driveway you are extending the life of the pavement, which will save you money on having to repave the driveway earlier than expected.