Never drive on the edges of your asphalt, if you do you may fracture the asphalt and crack the whole edge.
Do not turn the wheels of your vehicle sharply on the pavement.
Make sure your vehicle is in motion (not standing still) when on the pavement.
Never place sharp objects on your driveway as indentations will occur. (Ladders, bicycles, high heels, chairs, etc.)
Don't park your vehicle in the same spot the first year.
Don't feel that your asphalt pavement should be "puddle-free".
Subtle shiftings of the sub-base may cause some puddling. Any spot
holding water 1/4" or less deep is almost impossible to eliminate.
Don't allow weeds or other vegetation to grow around the edges of
asphalt. If so, you will find these hardy pests burrowing through the
stone base and up through the asphalt topping. They will evidence
themselves prior to blooming as bumps or minor eruptions in the
asphalt. It is impossible to eliminate each and every weed seed. The
strength of some of these species, such as creeping morning glory and
dandelions is phenomenal. Instances of their penetrating even concrete
are common. Their appearances in no way should be considered a
reflection upon the thickness of the material. Application of weed
killer (Triox or Roundup) or simple table salt mixed with water will
eliminate the problem most of the time. However at times, multiple
applications may be required.
Don't allow snowplows on your asphalt without a warning to the
operator to raise the blade slightly. Otherwise, the plow blade may
gouge or scratch the asphalt.
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