Other Applications

Concrete vs. Asphalt Driveways

Concrete and asphalt are the two most common materials used to pave driveways and while asphalt may have a lower initial cost, concrete provides many additional advantages.

Concrete’s versatility allows you to design a driveway that matches your home; incorporate one or more of the many decorative applications mentioned above to enhance the look of your driveway. A concrete driveway will also last as much as three times as long as asphalt and requires less maintenance – reducing the long term costs.

Pervious Concrete

Pervious concrete contains a network of holes or voids, to allow air or water to move through the concrete. It is formed by leaving out some, or all, of the fine aggregate; the remaining large aggregate then, is bound by a relatively small amount of cement paste. When set, typically between 15 and 25% of the concrete volume is voids, allowing water to drain at around 3 to 5 gallons per minute per square foot of concrete surface area.

Pervious concrete allows water to drain naturally through roadway or other structures, reducing the amount of artificial drainage needed, and allowing the water to naturally replenish groundwater.