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2 years, 6 months ago

What is the best material for a sloped driveway?

My fiance and I are in desperate need of a new driveway. Right now, it is composed of blacktop (or asphalt), which is crumbling. Our driveway is on a slope and we are on a fairly tight budget. We consulted two people who said either asphalt or concrete would work. The asphalt was more expensive than concrete, however, we aren't sure if concrete is the way to go. Should we just redo it with blacktop and spend the extra money or try concrete? Anyone have experience with a sloped driveway?
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psynopsis | 2 years, 6 months ago
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I don't have a sloped Driveway, well at least not completely sloped. But i have seen a lot of sloped driveways, I live in North Carolina and most of the land is extremely hilly.

All our driveways are made from concrete. Which seems to be really tolerant, I have never seen a cracked or crumbling sloped concrete driveway.

I would go with the concrete, since asphalt is not very durable, as you may have noticed on some roads and of course your driveway. Asphalt may have been a good choice for non-sloped driveways, as it does provide a clean decorative effect.

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edwardclint | 2 years, 6 months ago
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Try Round, Small Cobbles..

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"Firstly you could try setting small cobbles into a concrete substrate, a technique that's covered in our 'Loose Materials' section. If you chose small rounded cobbles you’d get close to the look of gravel but the aggregate would be set in the bedding layer, so it wouldn’t be off down the hill at the first opportunity.

It can be uncomfortable to walk on though, so you might consider gravel or paving stones for the paths leading from the house to the drive. "

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