We need to pave a driveway while making a building. There are two traditional options- concrete or asphalt. Both have a gravel base. Despite giving similar vibes, they have some key differences.
Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway
Followings are the differences between asphalt and concrete driveway:
| Asphalt Driveway | Concrete Driveway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The adhesive is tar in asphalt. | In concrete, the adhesive is cement. |
| 2 | Asphalt is a flexible material. | Concrete is a rigid material. |
| 3 | The traditional asphalt is darker. | Traditional concrete has a bright glow. |
| 4 | Asphalt is not costly than concrete. | Concrete is costly. |
| 5 | Asphalt gives rough edges. | Concrete gives neat and straight edges. |
| 6 | Asphalt softens in the high heat. | Concrete cracks in freezing temperature. |
| 7 | Asphalt is less durable. | Concrete is more durable. |
| 8 | The color of asphalt is primarily black. | Concrete has multiple color options. |
| 9 | The longevity of asphalt is 20 years+ | The longevity of concrete is 40 years+ |
| 10 | Only tint finishing can be done in asphalt. | Concrete can have different finishing like stained or tinted. |
| 11 | Asphalt requires occasional resurfacingAsphalt requires occasional resurfacing every 3-5 years. | Concrete requires no resurfacing. |
| 12 | Cracks in asphalt can be filled and sealed. | Cracks in a concrete driveway are not easy to fix. |
| 13 | Asphalt can be used where it snows. | Concrete cannot be used where it snows. |
| 14 | In an asphalt driveway, one can drive almost immediately after curing. | In the concrete driveway, one has to wait seven days to drive on it after curing. |
| 15 | In an asphalt driveway, oil leakage is unnoticeable but gasoline causes damage. | In the concrete driveway, gas and oil spills leave obvious stains. |
| 16 | The repairing process in asphalt driveway is easier. | The repairing process in concrete is difficult. |