Most drivers don’t give much thought to the paving of the road on which they’re driving. That is, not until they’re driving on a road that has been poorly surfaced. When your vehicle is bouncing off potholes and throwing the alignment of your tires off, the importance of high-quality surface work is hard to miss. This the specialty of Double Diamond Contracting. They have served the Flathead Valley for 15 years, making sure the job is done right—the first time.

Double Diamond Contracting pays particular attention to the details, employing state-of-the-art heavy duty equipment and guaranteeing all work. Their team of pros are masters at manipulating hard surfaces, offering services ranging from parking lot paving to seal coating, ensuring your road surface will not cause skidding. 

While concrete and composite pavements can be used in road surfacing, asphalt is considered to be the best material to use.

According to the team at Double Diamond Contracting, these are the five best reasons why asphalt paving is the preferred choice:

• Cost

A basic asphalt driveway runs about $2 to $5 per square foot, while concrete costs $3 to $10. If the surface is laid correctly, asphalt will hold up just as well as concrete, especially for larger jobs.

• Integrity

Asphalt is more flexible in adverse weather conditions, contracting and expanding with temperature changes. Concrete, meanwhile, is prone to cracking under extreme pressure or surface movement. Asphalt is also easier to repair than concrete.

• Turn Around - Drive on Asphalt Sooner

In most cases, you can begin driving on asphalt on the same day the surface is laid. With concrete, on the other hand, experts suggest waiting up to a week.

• Upkeep

Asphalt may require more day-to-day maintenance than concrete, but the work is far easier to do. Any small cracks in asphalt surfaces can be patched and sealed, whereas cracked concrete surfaces often need to be replaced, as patching is evident and unsightly.

• Aesthetics

Asphalt looks better than concrete and is more likely to stay pristine throughout its lifetime. While gasoline can cause damage, oil leaks are not noticeable on an asphalt surface. On concrete, gas and oil leaks leave noticeable stains.

People everywhere rely on the integrity and quality of their roads to get around. A smooth, safe road ensures you arrive at your destination without issue, and asphalt paving is the preferred choice to get you there. Double Diamond Contracting is a name consumers can trust. You can contact Double Diamond Contracting by calling (406) 755-8853, or lean more about the company by visiting their website.