ASPHALT PRIVATE ROADS AND PIPE STEMS

Stable surface
Gravel is a loose base material that moves around with traffic and is prone to vehicle tire spin on slopes and entrance aprons, which can create safety issues when entering or exiting traffic. Asphalt is a hard, stable paved surface that provides dependable traction.

Gravel generates airborne dust that can be irritating for people with allergies or sensitive airways, while also coating vehicles and home exteriors. Asphalt is a clean paved surface that eliminates dust.

Mud free
Gravel contains fines that turn soft and muddy when it rains, creating a messy surface that tracks onto vehicle and house floors. Asphalt is a solid paved surface no loose fines to turn into mud. Even in wet weather, the surface remains clean.

Will not washout
Gravel commonly washes out forming ruts and pot holes during heavy rain. Asphalt is a hard paved surface that does not washout.

Easier snow removal
Gravel is a loose stone base material, that snow plows frequently dig into it, displacing the gravel and ruining the established grade. Asphalt can be plowed cleanly without disturbing the surface, and applying salt or deicers will not damage it.

Less Maintenance
Maintaining gravel requires ordering dump truck loads of replacement gravel, performing periodic regrading, routinely filling in newly formed potholes and ruts, and applying herbicides to control grass and weeds. Asphalt eliminates these recurring maintenance demands.

Cleaner borders
Gravel migrates into grass, ditches, and surrounding areas and can be thrown by lawnmower blades. Asphalt is a hard, paved surface with no loose stone, so it stays in place and maintains cleaner borders