tysons1

tysons1 t1_j2bo5yx wrote

Funny, I was going to mention dogs, cause I had 3 dogs when I was deciding on what to do with my driveway, and heat on their paws, or even for them to lay down on (they liked laying on the driveway) was important to my wife and I. (We ended-up keeping it gravel, but added more gravel, as we lived in a rural area, and we just liked the gravel look).

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tysons1 t1_j2b22fx wrote

If you do asphalt, you'd be wise to get a thick, solid base, or the asphalt will crack and crumble before long. Contractors will try to give you the best price, and make the base THIN. Asphalt puts off more than a little heat in the summer - that may not bother you. I'd go with concrete, personally... Oh, asphalt will need maintenance. Cracks sealed, and a top coat every few (?) years.

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tysons1 t1_j14mpzs wrote

Impressive. Super impressive. Refreshing to see such thoroughness and competence. 67 year old, handyman (former builder) here. I've always been one for 'doing things right'!

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