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5 Reasons to Choose Asphalt Rather Than Concrete for Your Pavement

Should you choose an asphalt paving company to handle your pavement, or is concrete/cement the better option?  This is a question which nearly any property-owner will face at some point or another, whether they’re installing roadways, parking lots, or even just a driveway at their own home or business.  In truth, this is not a question with a simple answer.  Both asphalt and concrete have their distinct advantages, in different situations. So, in today’s blog, let’s look at the situations where asphalt is the right choice . 1 – You are in an area which sees cold winters. Asphalt is much better at handling cold weather, whereas concrete will tend to crack due to water seeping into it and then freezing.  In addition, many common substances used to de-ice roadways – particularly salt – can outright eat away concrete.  Asphalt is definitely the better choice for northern climates. 2 – You need a quick installation. Asphalt is  much  faster to install and is ready to

Five Good Reasons to Add Commercial Asphalt Paving to Your Business or Community

When it’s time for your next commercial paving project, think of asphalt!  Commercial asphalt isn’t just a highly popular option for paving, it also brings a number of benefits that people often don’t think about – particularly when compared to concrete. An investment in asphalt could be more beneficial than you realize… Five Reasons Commercial Paving with Asphalt Makes Sense for Businesses and Communities 1 – Create a quieter drive. Asphalt lowers noise levels!  Simply put, asphalt is naturally “grippy” and therefore even a smooth asphalt surface provides great traction for both vehicles and pedestrians.  On the other hand, concrete must be made bumpy to provide traction, and that significantly drives up the noise factor whenever cars drive on it. Speaking of which… 2 – Asphalt has better traction. It is extremely difficult for asphalt to get into a state where it does not provide traction, usually requiring a full coating of wintry ice.  It does  not  get sl