The price of an asphalt driveway may vary depending on where you're located and who you hire. Across the board, though, it's quite affordable per square foot. In fact, asphalt is the most affordable material for your driveway. Concrete costs more and can cost around $20 per square foot. This means a 600-square-foot driveway with concrete will set you back approximately $12,000. For an asphalt driveway, you may only need to spend a third of that amount.

An asphalt driveway is quite easy to maintain. You should clean the driveway at least two times annually and have it professionally sealed once every five years. Asphalt usually fares quite well in harsh winter conditions. It can withstand salt and melting ice, and it may take a decade before it shows any signs of cracking. With minimum maintenance, you can still use it for a very long time. The question of how long you'll keep it depends on your preference. You'll also find that asphalt driveway cracks and potholes are quite easy to repair. Some homeowners DIY the process, but you're more likely to get quality results if you hire a professional.

Did you know that asphalt can be 100% recycled? After all, according to the National Asphalt Pavement Association, asphalt pavement material is just a mixture of approximately 95% stone, gravel, or sand bound together by asphalt cement. It also requires far less energy to install and you won't end up with any post-consumer waste when dealing with asphalt. You can also use asphalt for up to 20 years before you need to replace it. As you might imagine, this significantly lowers the life cycle costs for asphalt. When the time comes to replace it, asphalt can be recycled into things like roofing shingles or reused as pavement without a lot of modification. When it comes to installation, one of the major advantages asphalt has over concrete is that it has a super quick installation period. You can have your driveway ready to use five days after the installation.

These are some of the benefits of asphalt driveways. For more information or to get started with our services, contact our paving service at Royal Paving today for reliable assistance. We would love to hear from you.