Now that you have your new asphalt you may be wondering how durable it is and whether it is will be expensive to repair if the need arises
. Because asphalt is flexible it will soften under high temperatures. This in turn will allow many imperfections to work their way out with normal use. Unlike concrete asphalt is less likely to develop cracks and holes. If it does then you don't have to resurface the entire driveway but just fill in the areas that have been damaged. This makes it not only cheaper but easier as well. In fact with the right materials you may even be able to make the repairs by yourself - at least just the holes.
With asphalt driveways there is less need for repair work and they are likely to last for decades without the need for any kind of repair or resurfacing. This is due in part to the base and sealer that contractors use when they first install the driveway. The flexibility of asphalt driveways also adds to its long durability. When you have such a flexible material you are less likely to see the damage that you do with other materials. This is why you find contractors using asphalt to repair streets and parking lots instead of attempting to resurface the original material. Using asphalt means the work will last longer - they even use asphalt to make spot repair to concrete instead of resurfacing the entire surface. Many people think of asphalt as blacktop and not very pretty to view but if you are looking for durability over looks it is definitely the way to go.