Why Asphalt Paving is Better than Concrete Paving?

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ASPHALT AND CONCRETE
PAVING
CUSTOM ASPHALT
we are experts in all aspects of asphalt paving
Mobile [phone] Add PO BOX 9035, Harkaway
VIC 3806 Email us custasph_at_bigpond.net.au
Website www.asphaltdrivewaysmelbourne.com.au
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Why Asphalt Paving is Better than Concrete
Paving?
Are you planning for paving a driveway, parking
lot or road? Are you still not able to decide
between asphalt paving and concrete paving? This
guide is for you. Earlier concrete was
considered as the most popular and preferred
method for paving, but soon asphalt paving has
gained immense popularity. Lets take a look at
how concrete and asphalt are made and how they
differ from each other. Concrete is made up of
crushed rock, cement, sand aggregate and water.
Once the mixture is dried, the cement binds the
concrete and holds the aggregate together. Once
set, concrete is a stiff and solid substance.
However, one needs to ensure that the surface
beneath the concrete is made perfectly smooth.
If failed, concrete is prone to cracking and
breaking. While on the other hand, asphalt is
made using aggregate. However, bitumen (a dark
sticky substance derived from crude oil) is used
as a binder. To pave a driveway or parking lot,
hot asphalt is poured onto a layer of heavier
aggregate and then pressed with a steam roller.
Once cooled, asphalt is strong enough to
withstand heavy traffic. Asphalt is extremely
durable and hard. Unlike concrete, asphalt offers
enough flexibility to accommodate imperfections
in the underlying surface.
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Moreover, as compared to asphalt, damaged
concrete is hard to remove and replace. Asphalt
is completely recyclable. As there is a huge
demand for asphalt, less are the chances that it
will be sent to the landfill. Another benefit of
asphalt pacing is that it takes less time and
money than compared to the concrete construction
project. Moreover, repair and maintenance of
asphalt pavement are quicker, easier and cheaper
than compared to concrete paving. The simple and
inexpensive asphalt repair increases the
longevity of asphalt paving significantly. Unlik
e concrete which needs to be removed and replaced
in case of significant repairs, asphalt can be
resurfaced in lesser time and at a fraction of
the cost. All in all, whether you are talking
about the new construction, repair or
maintenance, asphalt paving is always a better
option than concrete paving, saving your
valuable time and money. If you are looking for
professional asphalt paving in Melbourne, call
the experts at Custom Asphalt Paving. With more
than 15 years of experience in the industry,
they are experts in all the aspects of asphalt
paving. From complete installation and
construction to maintenance and repairs, we will
provide you with the turnkey asphalt paving
solutions.
To discuss your requirement, feel free to call us
at 0418 137 943. We will provide you with the
no-obligation quote.