Exterior Contractors in Madison WI can be hired to pave a dirt or gravel residential driveway with asphalt. They can also replace a very old asphalt driveway that was never maintained and now has many large cracks and holes. In the future, having the technicians do routine maintenance work will extend the life of the driveway. That includes tasks such as repairing small cracks, shoring up crumbling edges, patching small holes and sealing the pavement every few years.
Concrete vs. Asphalt
This type of paving work is more common in commercial settings than in residential ones, especially in municipalities where concrete residential driveways are the norm. Concrete requires less routine minor repair work and does not need to be sealcoated. However, it also tends to cost significantly more than asphalt. Residential property owners with long driveways are more likely to choose asphalt for that reason. In addition, some people simply appreciate the look of blacktop.
Residential vs. Commercial Pavement
Residential driveways do not need as much attention as pavement on commercial properties does. Parking lots and business driveways deal with a substantial amount of traffic, and some of it may be heavy truck loads that can cause significant damage over time. Residential pavement does not receive this type of abuse.
Preventing Drainage Problems
Before installing asphalt pavement, exterior contractors in Madison WI evaluate the area where it will be placed. The driveway typically will be sloped just slightly from the midpoint of the width so water and melting snow can easily drain onto the grass alongside. In winter, puddles can freeze, making the pavement slippery. Repeated freezing and thawing can speed blacktop deterioration. Standing water also is not good for asphalt, and puddles are a haven for mosquitoes in warm weather.
Sealcoating
After installation by a contractor such as Tri-County Paving Inc., the technicians can do the preventive sealcoating in the future if the customer doesn’t want to bother making this a do-it-yourself project. Adding the sealant is effective in helping property owners avoid the cracks and holes that can develop, especially in a region that experiences harsh winters and many episodes of thawing and refreezing during winter and spring.
