Both asphalt and concrete driveways can be decorative. Which is for you?

Did you know that you could have a stamped asphalt driveway? Stamped asphalt driveways offer practically the same benefits and appearance as stamped concrete. Or do they? If you have questions about whether stamped asphalt or stamped concrete is better for your driveway, Tri-State Paving is here to answer them and help you achieve a beautiful new installation in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Stamped Asphalt

Durability

Stamped asphalt is just as durable as regular asphalt. Asphalt is made of crushed gravel and bitumen, the black, sticky stuff that holds the gravel and other aggregates together. When the asphalt pavement cures, it forms a strong surface that can last for decades.

Designs

Asphalt can becolored and stamped to look like natural stone pavers, brick pavers, or tiles. Tri-State Paving can show you the many beautiful patterns and colors available. With decorative asphalt, you have plenty of creative options.

Cost

Asphalt is significantly less expensive than concrete. If you would like a decorative but affordable driveway, you might be pleased to know that stamped concrete is not the only option. Stamped asphalt can give you the look you want at a lower price.

Maintenance

Asphalt benefits from occasional pressure-washing andsealing. Over time, cracks can form, but filling the cracks is an easy fix. After many years, resurfacing the pavement is an affordable repair compared to total replacement.

Stamped Concrete

Durability

Concrete is known for its durability as well, and a concrete driveway can easily last for multiple decades in relatively good condition. With the right contractor and installation work, a concrete driveway can last a long time.

Designs

Stamped concrete can also have various colorings and patterns. Stamped concrete can look like brick or natural stone, or it can have a subtle pattern for added texture. This option can be just as flexible as stamped asphalt in terms of creativity.

Cost

Concrete is more expensive than asphalt, but because it can potentially last longer, its higher cost could be worth it. Poured concrete is still more affordable than concrete pavers or brick or stone pavers.

Maintenance

Poured concrete can form cracks over time, whichcan be filled. The best way to maintain concrete driveways is to pressure-wash and seal it. Just like asphalt, concrete is porous and needs routine cleaning and sealing against dirt and excess moisture.

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you with asphalt, concrete, and hardscaping projects.

We refuse to sell hot air to our customers, and that’s why we have been around for over 4 decades. We listen, inform, educate then decide what is best for our customers project and budget. If any problems arise during construction we keep our customers updated and respond to make the imperfect perfect.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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