For most residential homes, a driveway is an essential component to the home. Homeowners and guests use the driveway to park their cars while children may use the driveway as a play area when mom and dad are parked elsewhere. However, for homeowners who need a driveway replaced or a brand new driveway to begin with, they are faced with a major question: concrete or asphalt?
While concrete has been the material of choice for many years, an asphalt driveway has become the popular choice of homeowners recently. For those who aren’t sure about the big change, here are some reasons why an asphalt driveway has become the big trend in home maintenance and remodeling.
For one, an asphalt driveway is known to be more durable than a concrete driveway. Concrete is known to crack and flake after exposure to major temperature changes and high levels of stress, like heavy impacts. With asphalt, temperature isn’t a major issue and high impacts can be absorbed because of its flexibility. There is also the issue of mixing concrete properly, because if done incorrectly your driveway could be even less durable. Asphalt is easier to create which makes durability a sure thing.
An asphalt driveway can also be used by homeowners sooner than a concrete driveway, which can be extremely convenient. Concrete takes time to mix, pour, and then completely set before any vehicle or individual can use the surface. Asphalt only requires two to three days to set before it can be used. This speed also helps to cut back on labor costs from your contractor.
An asphalt driveway is also easy to maintain. Damage occurs les soften than with concrete driveways and can be repaired much easier than with concrete. Salt from snow removal as well as major changes in weather can cause potholes and chips in concrete while asphalt is left intact. If concrete becomes damaged, the entire must be replaced. With asphalt, only the damaged area is in need of replacing, which saves both the homeowner and the contractor time and money.
If you are in the need of pavement or asphalt services, Testa Paving Inc. is here to help! For over 35 years, Testa Paving Inc. has been a driving force within the industry and has been serving the areas of Maryland and northern Virginia.
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