Commercial Concrete Paving

When it comes to durable and lasting construction, concrete remains the go-to building material for contractors and construction crews. Driveways and patio pads are no exception. Because pavement is comprised of irregular shaped rocks, some of the larger particles won’t bind together with the aggregate material and asphalt, resulting in cracks and fissures after a few years of weathering. Air pockets due to less-than-optimal compaction can cause pavement to deteriorate at a quicker rate. Paving also puts a far greater strain on the environment, as well, due to the use of petroleum and by-products. Have you ever smelled that rotten odor in the air on a hot summer day during road work? Concrete relies on a far less offensive mixture of cement and water to create tighter bonds. In the end, the only upkeep with concrete paving is removing a few pesky oil stains or sidewalk chalk from a few bored kids during summer break.