getting to the stage in my new house build where the contractor wants me to decide what type surface for the driveway. he prefers asphalt. I know concrete is more expensive but he said he would not use it sue to the amount of salt that will be on the driveway during the winters. the way the sun sets behind the house there is no a lot of sun on the driveway so the salt would sit on the surface for extended periods of time. the way I see it my two rides will be in the garage all winter and not leaving a lot of salt on the driveway. for taking care of the driveway I can use my snow blower but I am thinking he feels that we be using a lot of rock salt to melt the ice ? either way he said for a concrete driveway we would need to find a contractor to install it as he would not warranty it. I realize that we get cold weather here but is there nothing your could do ( like seal the concrete ) to keep it from getting eaten away ? the asphalt has a lot going for it such as better in the winter , easier to repair and cost less. asphalt needs more maintenance and will not last as long ( have heard 30 years max for asphalt versus 50 on concrete )
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