An asphalt driveway is only as good as the base course. With good drainage and a well-laid gravel or rock foundation, the typical asphalt driveway lasts as long as 20 years. Resealing the surface every two years extends its life and maintains a like-new appearance.
Did you know less than half of New York City's streets were paved in 1907? Many were unmarked and nearly all of the country roads were dirt or even nonexistent. When roads were paved, it was with wooden planks, cobblestone, or logs laid side by side.
Installing driveways is not typically for do-it-yourselfers. The reason for this is because this kind of project is large in scale, and often you run into situations you weren’t expecting. Also, heavy equipment is needed to work with gravel, cement, stones, etc.
The asphalt driveways and parking lots we pour should last at least 20 years under normal use and weather conditions. We have the proper equipment, skill, and expertise to lay durable driveways and parking areas.
If you're adding an asphalt driveway to your home, you can add creativity and character with circular driveways, driveway aprons, branched driveways, or other details. Creating a unique driveway with colored asphalt or an abstract stamping pattern alters the home's appearance.
Your driveway goes right up to your house, so it's incredibly important to manage the water flow on it to keep the water away from your foundation. When planning out your driveway, a paving expert will slope it so the water runs smoothly away without causing damage.