When you need to either create or resurface a driveway, your options are limited, but you do have a choice. Each option has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and they all come with different considerations when it comes to installation and maintenance. Before you plunge headlong into one option, at least consider the alternatives. Here are the main choices that you might want to think about.


Asphalt

Asphalt is the cheapest option, which is the primary reason why it’s the top choice for most homeowners. It also doesn’t show stains, it’s easy to maintain, and it tends to last for a long time—up to 15 or 20 years. For people in colder climates, asphalt is the best choice, as it does not expand and contract, which makes it less likely to crack. In hotter climates, cracking can become a problem. The other main advantage of asphalt is that it takes the color of the gravel you use, so you can make it practically any color.

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