Asphalt or Concrete
05-27-2004, 07:30 PM
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Asphalt or Concrete
I am going to get my driveway re paved and am on the fence on what to get,the concrete will be $5000 and asphalt for $1750,id love to have concrete but the price OUCH.
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05-27-2004, 07:35 PM
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Asphalt. Then the oil leaks don't show up so bad. 
Seriously though, as long as your contractor lays down a good base and uses at least 3" of asphalt, it'll last at least 25 years, more if you put sealer on it every couple of years.
Seriously though, as long as your contractor lays down a good base and uses at least 3" of asphalt, it'll last at least 25 years, more if you put sealer on it every couple of years.
05-27-2004, 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by wannadiesel
Asphalt. Then the oil leaks don't show up so bad. Seriously though, as long as your contractor lays down a good base and uses at least 3" of asphalt, it'll last at least 25 years, more if you put sealer on it every couple of years.
Asphalt. Then the oil leaks don't show up so bad.
Seriously though, as long as your contractor lays down a good base and uses at least 3" of asphalt, it'll last at least 25 years, more if you put sealer on it every couple of years.
05-27-2004, 08:13 PM
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Go for asphalt. IMHO I think concrete LOOKS like it ages faster from tire marks, oil, anything stains it. I think a nice thick layered asphalt driveway with the 45's on the edges looks pretty good.
05-27-2004, 09:16 PM
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Asphalt, "ALL" concrete cracks!...It also fades, stains and peels. A good asphalt lift will last longer, look better, blend better in repairs and can be quickly spruced up with easy to apply sealer. Oil enhances it, but a gas spill is disaster. IMHO, concrete is great for foundations, garage floors and other building projects, but it sucks as a driveway!!
05-27-2004, 09:25 PM
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Just remember, Asphalt and Diesel fuel don't mix.
That's why you only see concrete around the fuel pumps.
For fun, pour some Diesel on your favorite speed bump and see what happens.
phox
That's why you only see concrete around the fuel pumps.
For fun, pour some Diesel on your favorite speed bump and see what happens.
phox
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05-27-2004, 10:41 PM
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here in wisconsin they assess taxes higher for concrete driveway and we are already one of the highest taxed states around.
I plan on a concrete pad in front of the shop future garage lean to then asphalt for the 100 or so feet of driveway
I plan on a concrete pad in front of the shop future garage lean to then asphalt for the 100 or so feet of driveway
05-28-2004, 12:12 AM
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"For fun, pour some Diesel on your favorite speed bump and see what happens."
Oh, excellent! I'll be visiting the shopping mall w/ all the annoying speed bumps w/ a 55 gal drum of diesel fuel now!
Oh, excellent! I'll be visiting the shopping mall w/ all the annoying speed bumps w/ a 55 gal drum of diesel fuel now!
