Your driveway is often the first part of your home that visitors experience.  A properly designed driveway welcomes weary travelers into the comfortable and exciting world of your home, and an asphalt driveway can provide the perfect transition. Learn how an asphalt driveway redesign can improve your home’s look, while simultaneously increasing your overall property value.

Advantages of an Asphalt Driveway

Price

Many homeowners prefer asphalt driveways because they are inexpensive compared to other materials such as concrete, brick, or cobblestone. The first thing you must figure out is your driveway budget. Your budget may suggest a repair is all that’s needed, while an upgrade could include widening the driveway space or adding a walkway from the driveway to the front door. An open-ended budget allows you to consider landscaping and other side additions, which increases the value as well as the curb appeal.

Weather

Asphalt driveways perform well in frigid conditions. Asphalt lasts much longer in areas without extremely hot summers, like Missouri. This means fewer repairs overall and a longer lifespan for your driveway.

Aesthetics

Colors

We typically associate asphalt with the color black. However, today’s asphalt can be white, green, grey, or even red. These color options give you many options when designing a driveway. Make sure your select colors accent your home and the flowing landscape around your driveway.

Think Outside the Box

There are all sorts of ways to augment an asphalt driveway to create a more welcoming experience. Consider adding side walkways, plant life on the sides or in the center of a loop, or a side parking area for guests. Curved framing of the driveway will give it a luxurious flow, and multicolored square or round shapes can help the driveway stand out. Think shapes, curves, and angles for a unique driveway experience.

Finding the right paving contractor is crucial during an asphalt driveway renovation project. Lazer Perfect Striping & Sealing in Nixa, MO has raised the standard of excellence over the past 25 years in the Branson Tri-Lakes area. Licensed and insured, they have become the leading authority in everything asphalt. Check out their services online or give them a call at (417) 887-6604.