Which pavement is right for you, Asphalt or Chip and Seal? There are many factors that determine the choice a customer makes when chooses the right pavement for their driveway or parking lot. Let’s go through the pros and cons of Asphalt and Chip and Seal. The pros for asphalt: Safe driving material with a smooth ride, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, less expensive than concrete, durable, easy to repair, long-lasting (around 15-20 years), less noise, and resilience.
Chip and Seal pros: half the cost of asphalt, ready to use by the end of installation, ideal for ranch roads, water resistant, cost effective, good durability, and provides a natural landscape to any road.
The Cons of Asphalt and Chip and Seal:
Asphalt Cons: More costly than Chip and Seal, requires maintenance of seal coating every 3 years, and not a natural looking pavement.
Cons of Chip and Seal: Not as smooth as asphalt, half the longevity, and doesn’t perform as well on inclines.
Other factors to consider is the amount of traffic the pavement will receive, what your budget is, how you want your driveway to look, and drainage issues. Every driveway material has its pros and cons, our driveway specialist can help you determine what material will work best for your driveway.
