OT Pave a Driveway
#11
Member #9
Charter Member
We always had an asphalt driveway when I was a kid and my home now has an asphalt one. If you live in the snow belt area, nothing beats blacktop for melting snow .
Also it depends on the size of the drive. My estimates for a concrete driveway were over 15K (it's big) so it was a pretty easy decision for me.
Also it depends on the size of the drive. My estimates for a concrete driveway were over 15K (it's big) so it was a pretty easy decision for me.
__________________
Member of the Liquid Jungle
Member of the Liquid Jungle
#12
Registered
The only problem with concrete driveways up this way is dam frost heave. Did it at my last house,10,000 bucks worth of cracked slabs after 3 winters I went with asphalt at this house and so far 4 winters and not one crack. Yes it does have a few dents in it from hot days and the boat and truck sitting there but I just put down some 2x3 foot patio stones to park them on.
#14
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: On the river
Posts: 3,372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Concrete is the only way We charge around $2.25 a square foot for labor and concrete, fill and tear out is extra.
Get it colored and stamped too.. you'll love those prices LOL!
Get it colored and stamped too.. you'll love those prices LOL!
#15
Registered
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Gainesville Fl.
Posts: 573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thrillseeker know what you mean by fly by night drag box. Most people I delt with could understand the importance of a good subbase and how long it would last if it was not done right.If I paved across your front lawn without a good base it would look great for just about as long as you could see my tail lights. James
#18
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
For what it's worth, I've had Asphalt, Concrete, and now I have pavers. I like the pavers far better than the other two. All I have to do is spray them with some vegetation killer once a year, and I'm done.
If something happens to a spot, I can replace just those bricks. These are 15 years old now, and still look great.
If something happens to a spot, I can replace just those bricks. These are 15 years old now, and still look great.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Waterfoul
General Boating Discussion
14
04-26-2003 11:32 PM