Whats the difference between asphalt and concrete driveways?
Croshier: Concrete driveways last longer, have more durability and require less maintenance. McCarty: Asphalt can be repaired and because it’s flexible, it’s less sensitive to freeze/thaw cycles. Unlike asphalt, once concrete is stained, there’s not much you can do about it. Crouch: Asphalt is less expensive overall and more economical to repair. Concrete has a cleaner look to it, but if you get oil stains on it, you can’t get it off. How long does it last and how much does it cost? Croshier: It should last more than 30 years. An average price for a new driveway would be about $5 to $6.50 per square foot, depending on how much demolition and grading is needed. McCarty: Depending on the wear and tear, an asphalt driveway should last 30 years with regular resealing. For a new asphalt driveway overlayed over an old one, it averages about $1 to $1.25 a square foot. Crouch: If you maintain it, asphalt averages about 15 years. Concrete can last more than 25 years. A new asphalt driveway is a
