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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, view our other articles under the free resources section of our website.

    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

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