So you’re in the market for a new driveway or perhaps you’re building a new home and need to decide how to pave your driveway. Either way, you’ll almost certainly have two traditional options to choose from- Concrete or Asphalt.
They are similar but have key differences you should consider before making a decision. These considerations include aesthetics, climate, maintenance, cost, and restrictions.
Both concrete and asphalt must have well-compressed bases of gravel before application. Both take time ‘cure’ before they can be driven on, although concrete takes several days while asphalt takes several hours.
In addition, both are made from the same general materials-stone and sand. However, the difference comes from the adhesive. Here asphalt the adhesive is tar and in concrete its cement.
These two substrates give their unique characteristic. They also affect costs, durability, and maintenance.
In this blog, we’ll discuss a few takeaways to remember as you continue to make the best decision for your needs and budget.
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