Most people spend a great deal of time landscaping their yard to improve the curb appeal of their property, but they often neglect the driveway. For many homes the driveway is an integral part of a residence, so it should be well maintained. If your driveway is in poor condition and you are considering contacting a driveway contractor Toledo OH to repair or replace it, there are several options that can improve it. Paving the driveway will improve the appearance of your home and may increase the resale value. The most common paving options include concrete and asphalt.
Concrete is the most common material used to pave a driveway, because it is durable and typically an inexpensive type of material for driveway paving. A driveway contractor Toledo OH can typically pour a driveway in a day. The concrete has to cure for at least 24 hours before you can drive on; however, after curing it will last for several years. The primary problem with concrete is it is sometime susceptible to cracks when the winters are severe. Fortunately, concrete is typically easy to repair or resurface. One of the best benefits of using concrete is that is can be stamped, engraved or stained for a decorative look.
Asphalt is also a very popular material used to pave driveways. Asphalt is also fairly inexpensive, can be installed quickly and is ready to drive on in about 24 hours. Asphalt provides a smooth, durable driveway that will last several years. The main disadvantages of asphalt is that if the ground underneath settles, the asphalt may begin to deform and the asphalt absorbs heat, so it can become extremely hot if it is in direct sunlight.
A driveway contractor will be able to inspect the driveway space to determine which materials will be the best suited and if you will need to install a new driveway or if resurfacing can be done. If the current driveway has cracks and/or crumbling, in some situations it can be resurfaced; however, if it is in poor condition it may have to be removed and a replacement installed.
