Driveways

Choosing between a concrete, asphalt, or permeable paver driveway can be confusing. Concrete is the least expensive and lasts the longest, but it’s also the most susceptible to cracking and expansion. The porous asphalt has better flexibility and is less likely to crack, but over time it will absorb more water and could cause your car to get stuck in an especially heavy rain. Permeable pavers are a good middle-ground solution: they’re more expensive than concrete but cheaper than asphalt, have fewer size limitations than asphalt but won’t absorb as much water as asphalt. They’re also easy to install with minimal disruption of your yard (asphalt requires heavy equipment to do its own installation), reusable if you need to repair any cracks at some point in the future, and come in a variety of colors for a personalized look. Although permeable pavers are still susceptible to potholes as well as expanding and contracting in extreme temperatures, they’re the best option if you want something that looks great and performs well.