Aside from being the path connecting your garage to the road, an asphalt driveway
adds curb appeal to your home. With the right design and right installation, it could
beautify your home and can last longer.
If you are planning to have the perfect asphalt pavement for your property, there are
some factors that you need to consider.
DESIGN
If you want your driveway to last longer, you will have to plan for its design.
Foundation: Similar to other pavements, driveways are built from the ground up.
You need to plan and design starting from a solid base. Make sure that the
subgrade or the ground is smooth, even, steady and outlined to match the layout
of the driveway.
Pavement: You need to take note that it a smooth pavement doesn’t always
mean it’s good. What you need to consider is its thickness and the compaction.
The typical ratio of the compacted thickness of each asphalt layer is around ¾ of
the thickness of the loose hot asphalt mix. To make it even durable, you may
consider using a 2 inch base course and then a 1.5 inch surface course.
Drainage: Water could damage your asphalt pavement. So you have to secure a
proper drainage.
MATERIALS
Asphalt mixes may seem alike but you need to know that there is a wide range of hot
mix asphalt. These mixes has specific properties and composition specially made for
specific conditions.
INSTALLATION
Choosing the best paving contractor that can provide good construction practices. They
have well-maintained equipment and highly trained staff who knows how to properly
install an asphalt driveway that can last for a long time.
MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance is important as well. Sealcoating is one of the recommended
treatments for your driveway. Always remember how water can affect your pavement so
you have to check regularly for any cracks or damages.
