Hardscapes - Asphalt Paving
About Asphalt Paving
An Introduction on Asphalt Paving
Asphalt applications on roadways, highways, suburban streets, car parks and public footpaths is still the most popular material that is used for vehicular and foot traffic. It is quiet a sturdy and strong material that withstands heavy automobiles and truck traffic. Most home owners only associate asphalt with roadways and footpaths but what they don’t realize is there are asphalt paving systems available on the market that can be used for residential applications including driveways, walkways and sidewalks that do provide enhancement in various patterns, designs and color shades that will create aesthetics appeal to the exterior presentation of your property. Asphalt paving can be applied in two ways on your property. It can be applied as one continuous slab which is similar to concrete slabs or the other way is the stamping process and technique. The stamped asphalt paving system will create beauty as well as complement your property. There are many wonderful patterns, designs and colors for you to choose from that would truly add character and elegance by complementing your home structure, landscaped gardens and surrounding areas. So it is worth paying just those little extra costs in stamped asphalt paving as to plain asphalt applications.
The biggest advantage of asphalt paving is it is a much cheaper paving alternate then other pavers products that are available. Even the laying costs are a lot less expensive then other paving products and the reason for that is it is less time consuming and a much quicker process when a contractor has been hired and usually charges hourly rates. It is recommended to hire a professional contractor to proceed with the installation process, as it’s not an easy project for the self proclaimed handyman. You know the job will be done correctly and professionally. Asphalt Paving Benefits
Asphalt paving is very beneficial when it comes to efficiency and effectiveness. Asphalt paving will almost dry instantly after it has been laid, this is why it is the preferred applications for roadways and highways. Asphalt paving is also beneficial to the environment as its materials are able to be recycled time and time again. The great advantage which asphalt paving offers is that it is a very easy material to maintain. It can be repaired effectively. Asphalt Paving Patterns
Asphalt paving is generally seen on roadways and highways in a dark black color, but residential properties can be paved with asphalt and stamped in a wide variety of patterns. The patterning process of asphalt is simple and is just like concrete stamping. The asphalt is laid out and stamping can begin. Rubber stamps, mats and engraving are all common ways to achieve asphalt paving patterns. The following is a list of most types of asphalt paving patterns:
- Herringbone
- Parquet
- Brick
- Random
- Irregular
- Basket weave
Homeowners have the option to be creative with the pattering process and combine several different patterns to the one application. Different patterns can be introduced into the one application by acting as a boarder or center piece on the application.
