SALT DOES NOT DETERIORATE ASPHALT
It is a common misconception that salt deteriorates asphalt. As long as your asphalt surface is installed correctly, the salt will not have an impact on the surface. Hot-mix asphalt is created to be able to hold up to freezing and icy conditions. Other unsealed materials, such as concrete or brick pavement, can be affected by salt application. This is because salt will break down the bonds that keep these materials together and they also freeze faster. For this reason, these materials can require more salt.
SALT WILL NOT LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF POTHOLES
If you are concerned that salt will cause potholes on your property, don’t be! Salt will not cause potholes to form on asphalt surfaces. Potholes are formed from water getting into the ground underneath the surface. As the water expands/contracts, the gravel base becomes compromised, and the weight of vehicles is what usually leads to the formation of potholes.