Pro's and Con's Of The Asphalt DrivewayIs an asphalt driveway what you really want ? Making the right choice for your log cabin home driveway is important, rather your planning on living in your log cabin home permanently or putting it on the market. A driveway can take away or add to the over all affect of your log cabins re-sale value. Asphalt is typically installed over a bed of crushed stone 4 to 6 inches thick. The stone should be well compacted to avoid settling later. There are a number of mixes available,but the two mostcommon types are basic hot-mix( what they pave roads with )and oil and chip. Hot-Mix Is a mixture of tar and sand or gravel that is applied hot ,then using a paving machine. The workers then roll the driveway to compact and flatten the surface. Oil and Chip Is the hot tar they lay and then follow up with a layer of gravel which is rolled into the sticky matrix.This material is Low Maintenance,but requires a sealer every 1-2 years to (prevent) cracks and holes from water. Pro's Of Asphalt Flexible and doesn't tend to crack easily. Topcoats can be applied to renew a worn surface. Initial cost is normally lower than concrete. Black color tends to draw heat,to help keep drive free from ice. Can be stamped to provide texture and decorative patterns. Con's Of Asphalt Can soften under intense warm conditions. Can be tracked into house ( especially when new or re-coated ). Spills from your vehicle can eat into asphalt. Edges need to be supported or they will break off. Durability Of Asphalt- 15 years or more
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