Asphalt
Brick Pavers
Concrete
PROS
Most Cost Effective Up-Front Investment
More Flexible Material During Freeze / Thaw / Hot Summers
Hides Chewing Gum Stains and Oil Stains Well
Easy / Cost Effective To Remove And Patch Pot Holes / Imperfections
Some Color / Stamping Options For Asthetic Preferences*
CONS
May Shift or Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Tempe
PROS
Most Cost Effective Up-Front Investment
More Flexible Material During Freeze / Thaw / Hot Summers
Hides Chewing Gum Stains and Oil Stains Well
Easy / Cost Effective To Remove And Patch Pot Holes / Imperfections
Some Color / Stamping Options For Asthetic Preferences*
CONS
May Shift or Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Temperature In The Summer Can Be Very Hot When Sun Hitting It
Sealcoating and Re-Striping Will Be Needed Every Other Year
"Alligator" Cracking and Pot Holes Will Occur Over Time If Not Maintained
Crack Filling Will Need To Occur Annually To Prevent Unnecessary Damage From Occuring
Can Be Slippery When Wet Or Icy Or Oily
* All Asphalt Including Color Stained Will Fade To Grayish Color Over Time
Concrete
Brick Pavers
Concrete
PROS
Lower On-Going Maintenance Costs
Very Durable / Strong
Several Designs, Colors, Options to Choose From**
Less Slippery When Wet Or Icy Or Oily Compared To Asphalt
Very Minimal On-Going Maintenance Required
CONS
May Shift or Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Will Crack or Split Over Time
Chewing Gum Stains and Oil Stai
PROS
Lower On-Going Maintenance Costs
Very Durable / Strong
Several Designs, Colors, Options to Choose From**
Less Slippery When Wet Or Icy Or Oily Compared To Asphalt
Very Minimal On-Going Maintenance Required
CONS
May Shift or Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Will Crack or Split Over Time
Chewing Gum Stains and Oil Stains Will Show
Repairs Can Be Costly And Complicated If Not Thought Out At Time Of Installation
Cracks / Repairs Are More Difficult To Hide
** All Concrete Including Color Stained Will Fade To Grayish/ Whiteish Over Time
Brick Pavers
Brick Pavers
Brick Pavers
PROS
Virtually Unlimited Designs, Colors, Patterns, Options
Clay Bricks Typically Keep Their Color Longer Than Any Concrete Or Asphalt
Asthetic Are Described As Classy/ Higher End
Less Slippery When Wet Or Icy Or Oily Compared To Asphalt Or Concrete
Very Durable / Strong / Highly Unlikely To Crack
Future Repairs Are Relative
PROS
Virtually Unlimited Designs, Colors, Patterns, Options
Clay Bricks Typically Keep Their Color Longer Than Any Concrete Or Asphalt
Asthetic Are Described As Classy/ Higher End
Less Slippery When Wet Or Icy Or Oily Compared To Asphalt Or Concrete
Very Durable / Strong / Highly Unlikely To Crack
Future Repairs Are Relatively Easy And Can Be Hidden Very Well / Near Impossible To Detect
CONS
May Shift or Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Most Expensive Up-Front
Chewing Gum Stains and Oil Stains Will Show
May Require On-Going Maintenance
Can Heave or Sink With Ground Movement
Weeds / Moss Grow In Cracks Between Bricks