Asphalt Vs Concrete Driveway

Highway engineering is one of the major subjects in civil engineering.In this case,its essential  to pave a driveway while contructing building. There are mainly two traditional options - concrete or asphalt. Both having a gravel base. Despite giving similar vibes, there are some significant differences.

The following are the differences between an asphalt and concrete driveway:

S.No.	Asphalt Driveway	Concrete Driveway
1	The adhesive is tar in asphalt.	In concrete Adhesive is cement
2	Asphalt is a flexible material.	Concrete is a rigid material.
3	The traditional asphalt is darker.	Traditional concrete has a bright glow.
4	Asphalt is not costly than concrete.	Concrete is costly.
5	Asphalt gives rough edges.	Concrete gives neat and straight edges.
6	Asphalt softens in the high heat.	Concrete cracks in freezing temperature.
7	Asphalt is less durable.	Concrete is more durable.
8	The color of asphalt is primarily black.	Concrete has multiple color options.
9	The longevity of asphalt is 20 years or more	The longevity of concrete is 40 years or more
10	Tint finishing can only be done in asphalt.	Concrete mostly have different finishing like stained or tinted.
11	Asphalt requires occasional resurfacing ( 3-5 years).	Concrete requires no resurfacing.
12	Cracks in asphalt can be filled and sealed.	Cracks in a concrete driveway are not easy to fix.
13	Asphalt can be used where it snows.	Concrete cannot be used where its snows.
14	In an asphalt driveway, one can drive immediately after curing.	In the concrete driveway, one has to wait till seven days to drive on it after curing.
15	In an asphalt driveway, oil leakage is unnoticeable but gasoline causes damaging effect.	In the concrete driveway, gas and oil spills leave obvious stains.
16	The repairing process in asphalt driveway is easier.	The repairing process in concrete is difficult.

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