Repaving Your Asphalt Driveway: Three Features To Consider

When it's time to repave your driveway, you may want to consider some additional features that can make it more unique or more functional. Here are some options to discuss with an asphalt paving specialist from a company like Circle Asphalt Paving to help find the right option for your home.

Three-Point Turnabout

If your home faces a busy street, you know that backing in or out of the driveway can be difficult. Adding a three-point turnabout to your driveway can make it easier to pull out onto the street. This is often just a connected strip of pavement situated off to the side of the driveway where you can back up and turn your vehicle so it faces the street. It can resemble a simple parking spot, but there are other options available as well. If your home has enough property in front of it, you can create a driveway and a true turnabout in front of the house. This turnabout typically has a semicircular shape, and it makes it easy to pull your car right up to the front door whenever you need to pick up a passenger or drop off parcels.

Brick And Concrete Inlays

Some homeowners don't like the look of a traditional black asphalt driveway, but there are some unique finishing touches you can use to give your drive a bit of added style. Brick inlays or stamped concrete inlays can give your property a more upscale look. These inlays can be used to frame the edges of the driveway, or they can be used at the end to create a unique border. If you love the idea of a vintage driveway, consider a red brick design. For a more modern appearance, opt for stamped concrete in a repeating pattern. Your asphalt paving specialist can help you find the materials and designs that best suit your personal sense of style.

Edging

Edging serves several purposes for your asphalt driveway. It prevents the overgrowth of grass and weeds, which can begin to damage your asphalt over time. It can also prevent water runoff from eroding the asphalt. Of course, adding decorative edging can also give your driveway a beautiful finishing touch. This can be accomplished with brick or concrete pavers, which should be installed at the time of your pavement project. When complete, the edging creates a perfect finishing touch, defining your asphalt driveway space while bringing additional style to your home's exterior.