Asphalt holds a special place in the hearts of all of us at AC Asphalt Specialists. With nearly 40 years in the industry, we know asphalt inside and out. We know it’s superior to concrete. Here’s why:
Maintenance
Asphalt can be maintained. Concrete can’t. If concrete cracks, it’s difficult and costly to repair. When asphalt cracks or deteriorates, it can be seal coated, crack filled, milled down, and repaired.
Winter melting
You’ll need to keep your shovel handy if you have a concrete apron outside your garage door. When it snows, you’ll have snow on that white concrete forever. On blacktop, the snow will melt right off once the sun hits it.
Flexibility
Asphalt is flexible in nature. Concrete isn’t. Asphalt will bend without breaking. It’s pliable. You can drive over asphalt, and it’s more giving.
Weather resistant
Asphalt withstands the freeze/thaw cycles of our Wisconsin winters better than concrete. Asphalt has the ability to expand and contract as the temperature changes, whereas concrete is more apt to crack.
Stains
Oil and gas stains are more obvious on light-colored concrete than dark asphalt. Who wants ugly splotches on their driveway?
Curing
When we finish an asphalt installation or maintenance job, we hang safety ribbon to keep traffic off for
24-48 hours. The curing time for concrete is much longer. Concrete is set in 24-48 hours, but it takes a
week for it to harden and a month for it to be at full strength.
Cost
It’s generally cheaper to pour asphalt than concrete. Asphalt costs less per square foot than concrete.
Longevity
With regular maintenance (sealcoating, crackfilling, pothole patching, etc.) asphalt is a long-lasting alternative to concrete.
Concrete or Asphalt
Thinking about installing a concrete apron for your driveway or a concrete slab in your yard? Think
again. Asphalt is the superior product, and AC Asphalt is the specialist you need to get the job done
right. Call AC Asphalt at 920-865-7279 or request a bid today.
About Us: “Specialists by Reputation,” AC Asphalt is a locally owned and family-operated asphalt maintenance and installation company. We have been serving residential and commercial customers in Northeast Wisconsin since 1988.
