What do you call that black thing or liquid that people put on their driveway? What is it for?

Question

What do you call that black thing or liquid that people put on their driveway? What is it for?

Answer 1

sealant, it protects the asphalt and should be done every so many years depending on the weather extremes in your area.

Answer 2

Tar?

Answer 3

Sealer. It is to keep water from entering the asphalt. In the winter, the water would freeze and seperate the material.

Answer 4

It is called sealant.

Answer 5

Asphalt or driveway sealer. sold in 5 gal cans or drums and is a real fun job.

Answer 6

Asphalt sealer... it seals the asphalt and keeps water from seeping into the cracks and freezing and breaking up the driveway.