Asphalt is a durable material used in roads and parking lots, but it’s also a top choice for driveways. It appeals to consumers for a variety of reasons, such as its ease of maintenance or hefty durability. Below are five of the most noticeable advantages of using asphalt for your driveway.

Why Choose an Asphalt Driveway?

1. Durability

Asphalt is less likely to show signs of cracking and offers greater flexibility over other driveway materials. It doesn’t flake or crack like concrete, and minor issues are easily fixed at the surface so the sublayers remain strong and intact. The binding agents are what make asphalt so strong, and when the driveway has the proper drainage and care, these materials retain their strength for longer. When properly sealed and taken care of, an asphalt driveway can last up to 20 years.

2. Low Maintenance

When the surface of asphalt is regularly cared for, there is very little you have to do to keep the whole driveway in top shape. Keeping up with sealing every two to five years will stop damage from occurring. If a small crack or hole does appear, it is easy to fix to prevent a pothole or worse. Be sure to sweep away debris and rinse off any vehicle fluids regulary.

3. Easy Installation

Asphalt paving can usually be completed in one to two days, depending on how large the area is. If temperatures are moderate, you can use your driveway about 48 hours after it is finished. This is half the time it takes for concrete pouring and setting.

4. Heat Retention

Asphalt retains heat. In winter, when snow and ice are coming down and coating the surface, asphalt’s heat retention can help it melt frozen areas much more quickly than other surfaces.

When you are ready to install asphalt in your parking lot or driveway, call Ron Webb Paving & Snow Removal. Serving business and residents in the Greater Anchorage, AK, area since 1980, these licensed and insured asphalt paving experts offer a professional crew and the best equipment in the industry for every project. They also provide snow removal for commercial properties during the winter season. Call (907) 349-3724 for an appointment or visit them online to browse their gallery of past work.