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The first thing visitors will notice about your home is the driveway. Yet, it is often an overlooked feature when it comes to homebuilding. The material used to build the driveway is of extreme importance. Affecting both the functionality and durability of the entire driveway.
When planning a driveway, there are many things to take into consideration. At Bennett Paving, we explain each of these considerations in an effort to assist in the decision-making process.The first, most imperative consideration is the type of material to be used in building the driveway.
The most commonly seen driveway surfaces are gravel and crushed asphalt. What is the difference between the two, and which one will benefit your home most? We will highlight these differences, as well as list the pros and cons of each.
Gravel Driveways
Gravel driveways are made from gravel, a surface material used worldwide in the construction of driveways.. This stone material comes in a wide array of colors and is easy to maintain. To avert ongoing maintenance, contact a professional paver, like Bennett Paving, to handle the installation of a new gravel driveway.
Not only is gravel readily available, it is also affordable. Gravel is a financially better option for long driveways, because it costs less in comparison to other surface materials. The installation of a gravel driveway is not a time-consuming project. With the entire process taking less than a week to complete. In addition, the driveway is ready for use immediately upon completion.
Unfortunately, snow removal disturbs the rocks in a driveway if you live in the northern regions. Snow is difficult to remove, therefore, salt rock must be applied, which may also damage the gravel. A gravel driveway may also be dirtier than other driveway materials due to flying rocks and debris when driven over.
Asphalt Driveways
Asphalt driveways are similar to concrete, only less costly. Asphalt is an affordable, oil-based product that gives the driveway a refined appearance. This sleek look is just a lovely as pavers or concrete, only at a lower price.
You can also anticipate the lifespan of an asphalt driveway will be longer. An asphalt driveway can last anywhere from twelve to thirty-five years. Of course, the more it is maintained, the longer it will last. There are style constraints when you decide to use asphalt for your driveway needs.
Black is the only color option available. Extreme heat or cold may damage it. Austin is known for its hot summers, and asphalt may become soft during this time.
Contact Us
If you want to know more about what is the best driveway option for you, contact Bennett Paving. Call us at 512-740-8603 and one of our professional pavers will come to your location to offer you a quote.
When Bennett Paving installs your new driveway, visitors will not only notice the driveway, they will compliment it!
