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“My driveway is in
rough shape. Will repaving my driveway increase
the value of my home?
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Yes, your driveway is the first thing visitors
see when they come to your home. A properly paved
driveway that has a clean and neat appearance is
a definite asset. |
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“I live in the
countryside and have a gravel driveway. Will an
asphalt driveway require more maintenance than gravel?”
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Actually, asphalt paving
requires very little maintenance in comparison
to a gravel driveway. |
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“I just built my
new house in the countryside. How long should I
wait before I have the driveway paved?”
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Depending on the soil conditions
and how much excavation work has been done
around your home, you should wait one to two
years before you pave your driveway. |
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“How long will
the paving job last?”
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Depending on location, soil
conditions and other factors an asphalt paving
job can last up to thirty years. |
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“What is the price
difference between asphalt paving, interlocking
and concrete?”
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Generally
concrete and interlocking can cost two
to four times the price of asphalt. |
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“I live in a new
subdivision house in town. How long should I wait
before I have the driveway paved?”
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Due to sub-soil settling,
because of all the excavation work being done
in a sub-division, a homeowner should wait
approximately two to three years before paving
their driveway. |
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“I’m selling
my house and would like to have my driveway repaved,
however I want it done as cheap as possible.”
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A properly paved driveway
that looks great will help you sell your home.
A cheap or poorly paved driveway won’t
help you sell your home. |
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“After the driveway
is paved, how long should we wait before we drive
on it?”
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Anywhere from just a couple
of hours to three or four days. It really depends
on weather and the type of driveway you had
done. |
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“I just had a chemical
spill on my driveway. What should I do?”
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You should immediately apply
dry sand, dirt, kitty litter or absorbent material
to the spill to absorb the spill. Do not spray
it with a water hose you cause more damage. |
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“I noticed some
people water their newly paved driveway after it
is paved, should I water the driveway?”
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Generally, it is not necessary
to water your newly paved driveway. |
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"What causes potholes?"
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Possible causes
of potholes include thin asphalt,
underlying base failure due to extreme load pressures
or poor drainage that undermines the base. Low
quality asphalt may aslo be a factor. |
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"Should I repair cracks right away?"
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Failure to repair
cracks as soon as possible will lead to potholes,
crack expansion and ultimately underliying base
failure. |
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