Concrete is a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water. The first “concrete” was made by crushing and burning gypsum or limestone. When water and sand were added to these cements, it created mortar, or a plaster-like material, used to make stones stick together. It can
Last week we began comparing and contrasting asphalt and concrete. Primarily, we focused on the installation process. The first steps for both asphalt and concrete are quite similar, but after a point, they diverge. This week we continue to explore asphalt and concrete as options for residential paving. Part Two of this series will consist
When it comes to residential paving materials, asphalt and concrete are undoubtedly the forerunners of the race. Both materials have the reputation of being long-lasting and the most reasonable budget wise. Asphalt and concrete have many similarities, but key distinguishing details that separate them from one another. Read on to compare and contrast asphalt and
