Custom Paving in South Florida: Asphalt vs. Pavers
Custom paving in South Florida isn’t just a matter of pavers vs. concrete. Another popular option is asphalt. It is similar to concrete and stamped concrete in a number of ways. Both concrete and asphalt are poured and flattened, whereas custom pavers are installed. Asphalt and concrete are also considered cheaper options for custom paving in South Florida.
Custom Paving in South Florida: Asphalt vs. Pavers
There are both advantages and disadvantages of using asphalt for custom paving in South Florida. However, we think that CCM’s custom pavers make for a better overall paving experience. Here are the reasons why.
Advantages of Custom Paving With Asphalt
- Inexpensive
- Restricts buildup of dust
- Can pave over and be paved over
- Efficient water drainage
- Unaffected by ice*
*Asphalt’s immunity to ice build up is a principal advantage over concrete, which will crack when ice thaws. However, for such hot climates it is not relevant to custom paving in South Florida.
Disadvantages of Custom Paving With Asphalt
Despite its cheapness and other advantages, asphalt does not compare to the value the pavers we use for custom paving in South Florida. Appearance and surface quality are two of the many areas where custom pavers outshine asphalt.
Appearance
Like concrete, asphalt will inevitably crack over time.
Asphalt is poured to create a smooth, black surface. This immediately makes it seem unattractive for luxury homes in South Florida. Even if homeowners can get past the plain appearance, it’s important to realize that asphalt will not remain that way. Like concrete, it will crack over time.
Surface
There are also two features that make asphalt particularly unappealing for custom paving in South Florida:
- Melting
- Surface temperature
Asphalt is extremely temperature-sensitive, as anyone who has stepped barefoot onto a blacktop will undoubtedly attest to.
Why We Use Pavers for Custom Paving in South Florida
Only stone pavers provide true style and elegance for custom paving in South Florida luxury homes. Whereas asphalt looks plain, custom pavers are made to look customized and extremely intricate. They also last for a lifetime, forever adding to the value of your house. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors, which allows CCM to really put the custom in custom paving.
For the best custom paving in South Florida, call Complete Construction & Management at 561-436-3679 today!
