Thank you for this video it was short and very informative. I've heard about flex base and rubber driveways what are those and what are their pros and cons?
Well of course I could be wrong but I think that it would be great if there was some discussion of what kind of driveway one has to begin with... would be a difinite starting point, then what kind of surface would be the easiest next best step starting with the lowest to the highest cost of the coversion. Assuming that the prior surface will provide an adequate level playing field which hopefully would thearetically save some money as opposed to beginning with a yard full of dead tree stumps and or brick and or cement which is all broken and cracked which needs to be removed... which adds some kind of demolition costs and trip to the dump costs. As nearly any driveway changes would have something that is already in place proir to any conversion. Next it would be best to know, what would be the least expensive next step change and the prices per square foot of each kind of driveway from the lowest to the highest as there are always those that money is no object although there is a cieling as to how high one can go in each area of the country, thus it is best to research your area to know how high one should not exceed to avoid any lose of value. For example if one's current driveway is old asphalt not neccessarily level or even with cracks and grass growing in patches mixed with areas that previously are grass weeds tree stumps and tree that need to be removed. Of course it would always be great to know the easiest / least expensive... new covering coversion that would lend maximum curb appeal for the least cost for each kind of transition? Then it would be possible to make the most informed decissions...
Please furnish a life-cycle cost comparison of hot mix asphalt (bituminous cement concrete) vs. tar and chip (chip seal) pavement. If hot mix costs more to install and requires resealing every three to five years, it would seem that tar and chip would be cheaper initially and cost less to maintain (reapply say, every 10 - 12 yrs?) I have a 500' long asphalt driveway which I had resurfaced about 10 years ago. I've re-sealed it twice, but even the premium sealers available at the "big box" stores don't hold up anywhere near the length of time claimed by the manufacturer, and the BCC is starting to crack. I'm seriously considering hiring a contractor to chip seal the whole thing and "call it a day". The problem is that in my neck of the woods, no residential paving contractor is willing to apply chip seal. I have to find a commercial contractor who is willing to do residential work.
It amazes me that people spend so much time to make a video, but dont bother spell checking the first thing the viewer watches. Sufaces is good enough, right? NO.
Informative video, thank you
but it was very difficult to hear over the background music
Thank you for this video it was short and very informative. I've heard about flex base and rubber driveways what are those and what are their pros and cons?
Very good, short but informative program, thanks!
I think you guys have a challenge in having people who can define a perfect shape for driveway, this excluding crunches from car bumpers
Didn't cover the issues if you have to go under the driveway to do work. Gravel might be the most forgiving there?
Thanks, it is very helpful in taking a decision.
Well of course I could be wrong but I think that it would be great if there was some discussion of what kind of driveway one has to begin with... would be a difinite starting point, then what kind of surface would be the easiest next best step starting with the lowest to the highest cost of the coversion.
Assuming that the prior surface will provide an adequate level playing field which hopefully would thearetically save some money as opposed to beginning with a yard full of dead tree stumps and or brick and or cement which is all broken and cracked which needs to be removed... which adds some kind of demolition costs and trip to the dump costs. As nearly any driveway changes would have something that is already in place proir to any conversion.
Next it would be best to know, what would be the least expensive next step change and the prices per square foot of each kind of driveway from the lowest to the highest as there are always those that money is no object although there is a cieling as to how high one can go in each area of the country, thus it is best to research your area to know how high one should not exceed to avoid any lose of value.
For example if one's current driveway is old asphalt not neccessarily level or even with cracks and grass growing in patches mixed with areas that previously are grass weeds tree stumps and tree that need to be removed.
Of course it would always be great to know the easiest / least expensive... new covering coversion that would lend maximum curb appeal for the least cost for each kind of transition?
Then it would be possible to make the most informed decissions...
This probably the best driveway video I've seen in awhile!
Please furnish a life-cycle cost comparison of hot mix asphalt (bituminous cement concrete) vs. tar and chip (chip seal) pavement. If hot mix costs more to install and requires resealing every three to five years, it would seem that tar and chip would be cheaper initially and cost less to maintain (reapply say, every 10 - 12 yrs?) I have a 500' long asphalt driveway which I had resurfaced about 10 years ago. I've re-sealed it twice, but even the premium sealers available at the "big box" stores don't hold up anywhere near the length of time claimed by the manufacturer, and the BCC is starting to crack. I'm seriously considering hiring a contractor to chip seal the whole thing and "call it a day". The problem is that in my neck of the woods, no residential paving contractor is willing to apply chip seal. I have to find a commercial contractor who is willing to do residential work.
I am a robot, bow to your driveway robot overlords!
Great video... however, perhaps it would have been a better presentation if you had hired a human for a couple hours to do the voiceover?
Not even a couple hours, just a few minutes
The music on this video is way to loud and ruins the video.
Sounds like Stephen Hawkings's female counterpart.
Opening sequence spelling mistake (sufaces)
its not true that asphalt only come in black. They have colors now. Think they have for awhile.
concrete afordable. I stopped there
Sorry thumbs down just for the computer voice.
It amazes me that people spend so much time to make a video, but dont bother spell checking the first thing the viewer watches. Sufaces is good enough, right? NO.