Installing a brand new driveway comes with a range of benefits that should not be ignored: it will improve the aesthetics of your property, increase its overall value and will also provide you with an excellent outdoor area. A great looking driveway can make you the envy of the entire neighbourhood, as the guy next door keeps peeking his head out the window to stare at your magnificent drive.
The vast range of benefits apparent with a new driveway are widely known, and so it’s surprising that so many people are drawn in by a series of myths that are designed to put them off choosing to install a certain type of driveway. Let’s take asphalt driveways for example, this is an extremely popular choice of driveway surface and yet it is hampered by a few common misconceptions that seem to deter potential customers.
Well, we’re here at Stone Made Drives to bust those myths once and for all, to ensure that you have all you need to know about asphalt driveways.
1. Asphalt Is Expensive
This myth deters a lot of people because, quite obviously, homeowners want to get good value for money when they install a new drive. When compared to other materials, people see the upfront cost of asphalt and decide that it’s too expensive for them- however, asphalt lasts a lot longer than other materials and so people really are getting their money’s worth in the long run.
2. Asphalt Is Weak
A lot of people are concerned that asphalt drives are not as durable as other types of driveway surfaces- such as concrete. The fear is that asphalt will crack over time and under less strain than other types of driveway, however the reality is that asphalt is just as durable as any other material. If your asphalt driveway is efficiently installed, you’ll find that asphalt is actually more reliable than any other type of driveway.
3. Asphalt Cracks In Heat
Perhaps the most common misconception regarding asphalt driveways is that it cannot handle extreme weather conditions. Whether it’s particularly hot or extremely cold, there are those out there that are convinced that asphalt will crack if it doesn’t like the weather. In reality, asphalt is just as capable of standing up to the elements as any other type of driveway, and you can be assured that your asphalt drive will not crack due to extreme weather changes.
At Stone Made Drives, we provide the best driveways in Lancashire in a range of different materials-including asphalt. If you require any further information as to the services that we provide, then please don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated team.
