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    poopann21 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 1, 2008, 11:54 AM
    Driveway, asphalt vs concrete
    I am about to remove my old asphalt driveway and replace it. Which will cost me less, concrete or asphalt? The driveway is approximately 75'x8'.
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    Feb 1, 2008, 05:25 PM
    Hands down is concrete. We did this last year and had the new pattern method impressed into the concrete and coloured. It actually looks like brick.
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    Feb 1, 2008, 06:03 PM
    I agree with tickle concrete is definitely the best choice because not only is I t cheaper but it lasts longer and is easier to maintain
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    Feb 1, 2008, 06:08 PM
    Concrete all the way, worth the extra money! When installed by a quality contractor you will be nothing but satisfied!

    Be sure to checkout all the different finishing options!
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    Feb 1, 2008, 08:15 PM
    Have you had a contractor look at it, as for as redoing the current, without having to take it out
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    Feb 3, 2008, 08:57 PM
    I believe your question was which will cost less, not which is better. Asphalt is much cheaper but will not last any where near as long as concrete.
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