Concrete Paving

- Interstate pavements cost 13-28% less in the long run     and last about 2.5 times longer, on average, than asphalt   interstates.
- Initial costs more than asphalt
- Lasts longer and requires less maintenance than asphalt
- No potholes or ruts to fill with water
- Better and longer lasting skid resistance
- Not as slippery in wet weather
- Surface cooler in hot weather, reflects heat instead of       absorbing heat.
- Concrete can be colored and textured
- Aesthetic appearance – subject to personal opinion

Asphalt Paving

- Initial costs less than concrete
- Flexible Pavement
- Easy to repair using crackseal or patching
- Sealcoating can make asphalt look new each year
- Salt and chemicals are not as harmful to asphalt as       concrete
- Sensible with considering freeze and thaw and extreme     heat and sun
- Snow and ice melt faster
- Must be above 50° F to install
- Aesthetic appearance – subject to personal opinion

Asphalt or Concrete Facts