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ASPHALT VS CONCRETE VS BRICK PAVERS - SIDE BY SIDE

This chart provides a side-by-side comparison outlining the pros and cons of each option: asphalt, concrete, and brick pavers for your next paving project.  If you'd like to learn more, click on the button "Find Out More" for a full article.

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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

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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

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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

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