While sealcoating asphalt pavements are highly advisable in cold climates, it is also very useful in humid and warmer continental climates like Warren County. Since asphalt is a petroleum based product, other petroleum products like oil and gasoline readily react with the asphalt surface. This, in turn, damage the asphalt surfaces like pavements, roads, parking lots, and driveways too quickly as a lot of vehicle traffic pass through them throughout the day, month, and year.