We’ve been working with driveways for a long time, so we know the best products and manufacturers. Our team recommends pavers the most, but you do have other options. We believe in transparency and earning your trust, so we don’t want you to think pavers are the best without knowing why. Asphalt is another choice, just like concrete, gravel, and brick. Once you know more about these, you’ll see why pavers are the best.

Asphalt isn’t the same as concrete, though many homeowners think otherwise. Concrete is a mixture of water, gravel, and cement. Because of these ingredients, concrete holds together well. It can also have rebar or steel inside to give it more longevity. One drawback to concrete is the lack of creative options, because it only comes in one color. It’s also smooth without any styles to choose from. However, concrete can last for 3 decades and the maintenance doesn’t take much work. It’s also quiet, but concrete can be damaged by a process called freeze-thaw. As the weather gets cold and thaws out, your concrete can start to crack. It can also be a longer installation, which means it’s more expensive between that and the tedious repairs.

On the other hand, asphalt is liquid cement that’s been heated up and taken to your home before it dries. Once it’s poured out, asphalt will dry and harden in about 24 hours. The sand, tone, and bitumen that make up asphalt work quickly to give you a driveway and it’s relatively cheaper than other options. Another pro of asphalt is that, because of the liquid state, it can expand to create a driveway in different spaces. It doesn’t last as long as something like concrete, though, so what you save on installation you might spend on repairs. Another issue is that asphalt doesn’t have consistent quality from one manufacturer to the next, so it’s tough to know how good it will be.

Now we arrive back at paver driveways in Georgetown, TX. You can choose pavers that are made from brick or concrete, which means they’re extremely strong. In fact, pavers have a longer lifespan than most of the driveway materials on the market. One of the best things about pavers is that they can be repaired one at a time or all at once. While they’re more expensive to install than some materials, you can save on the future repairs. Another benefit of pavers is that they can improve your home’s value with all of the aesthetic options!

That’s why a lot of our customers choose to get another service that we offer when we’re done. Signature Pavers does all kinds of services for your property, like:

1. Paver patios
2. Garden paths in your backyard
3. Outdoor kitchens
4. Paver pool decks

Those are just a few of the services we can do, but feel free to ask our experts what else we’ll do for you! Just give us a call today at 512-781-6441 and schedule your free estimate to get started!