Stamped Asphalt

Vinny

Tom, anything can be cheated on by someone that doest care, even hammer swinging.

I think alot of builder, contractor, renovation guys like concrete because with limited tools they can order and pour the mud them selves. But I cant tell you how many concrete aprons we remove at garages to either not replace prior to paving or replace in cobblestone for a decorative look, and we do it right. Dig down, plenty of base and rebar.

Maybe the way guys have just been doing things in concrete around here has been wrong for so long, no one knows the right way anymore? I dunno, I see pretty much every new garage floor crack in a month from the time its poured very often. Maybe on pretty much every job. Not a massive crack that shifts but maybe more like a shrinkage crack.

While I would agree, anywhere a vehicle needs to park for any length of time is probably better served by concrete or pavers, it really is my deep opinion you cant beat asphalt for thr rest of the job

On the other hand, your probably right, I may be a little biased. Oh well

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Vinny

Geeeze, thats one huge fresh water fish. Realizing its off topic, my son and I go to the Keys in the winter. Last winter we caught a 50 lb wahoo. I say we caught because he hooked it, and I had to finish bringing the sucker in. My son is 11 and all of 80 lbs himself so the 45 minute fight in rough seas was a bit much for him, and almost me too.

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dlcj

Apriciate the link vinny and no MoFo insult taken. Sence im the carpenter on this trend, maybe i should argue about building a wood drive way. Ha Ha

Vinny

Now that I'd like to see, good luck with it and let me know if I can help

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4sonsconcrete

Its been out for a while now, but not too many people use this....and the stamps are not the same as the concrete rubber stamps. They use a cable or hard plastic stencil....you can search up some neat videos on youtube

TERM101

Excellent post Vinny! Asphalt in your area will most likely be your cheapest bet vs plain or stamped concrete. All of the stamped asphalt I have ever seen or done my self held up just the same as any other. You should be able to talk to a local paving contractor and get a free quote fairly easy. But the information that vinny gave you is an excellent starter for you think about.

Oh,,btw while im thinking about it..Vinny same on NPCA pavement forum by chance?

cjeremyasphalt

I think you would be beter off with asphalt printing because asphalt is repairable and has more srength than concrete cause it is flexable... Also where im from asphalt stamping runs in the area of 5 to 6 bucks a foot compaired to concretes 10 to 12 bucks a foot... So i would go for the asphalt and it looks great.... good luck hope i was able to help...

srxvmaxsx

stamped asphalt holds up decent on a path or walkway, not at all on a driveway. when the sun heats up the driveway and you drive your car in & out, or just park it, or turn your front tires while sitting still sometimes the tires will mesh the stamped print seams back together. i do both asphalt paving & concrete i will not do a stamprd asphalt driveway to many problems. 2000 sq.sf. ASPHALT @$5000.00 binder & top..... CONCRETE 6" stamped depending on color & release of your choice @ 9500.00

cjeremyasphalt

Well... Your correct but... It all depends on the size of your compactor... Our compacter is very heavey.. we have never had a call back or a repair... concidering the price difference asphalt is the way to go...you need to make the contractor has the write equipment...

srxvmaxsx

absolutly correct........ right equiptment means everything. but its takes common sense on the homeowners part not to crank steering wheel when sitting still. asphalt is not what it use to be the price goes up but the plants still find cheaper way to mix it. no durabilty any more.

cjeremyasphalt

I feel the same way... There is nothing i hate more than power steering marks in the drive.. I warn every coustomer of the do's and dont's... I even have a list printed ont the back of there contract... It still dont seam to matter...The price and quality... Dont get me started... They now make it cheaper than they ever have and charge 5 times what it cost 15 years ago when i got started... I remember when it was $10 a ton now they are raising the price again to 55 fron 45 a ton... I miss the good old days....

mrmike

My Stepson had a stamped asphalt sidewalk installed 2 yrs ago & the color is wearing off already. It is a matter of location for what to go with. Up here in the north country "blacktop" is the way to go as the snow & ice melt off of it easily, whereas it freezes on concrete. I have actually had a concrete driveway paved over & it took care of my ice problem........

srxvmaxsx

with out a doubt ice melts on blacktop, i have done a lot of paving in old forge. asphalt is about $70.00 a ton for top around central ny. concrete or asphalt they all have there place.

MCerminaro

I have done both and do concrete now, I would not even consider stamped paving job over a stamped concrete job. What I did not see mentioned here is that niether product is without maintenance. New sealer will have to be applied every couple years as the suns UV rays will break it down. A fresh coat of properly applied sealer goes along way in preserving the finish and keeping it fresh looking.

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eliteconcrete

With the right equipment using either asphalt or concrete is ok. I would go with @srxvmaxsx recommendation and not use it on driveways.

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