Tag: Asphalt

Potholes: How They Form and How They Can Be Prevented

Whether traveling on local streets, rural roads, or busy highways, nothing is more satisfying to a driver than a long stretch of smooth road. Conversely, nothing is more aggravating than a route peppered with potholes. Unfortunately, without proper road maintenance, the latter can become the norm rather than the exception ― and in addition to… Read More »

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Not a Black and White Choice

The most basic way state and local transportation departments can decide whether to pave a road with concrete or to go with asphalt is pretty simple: Asphalt costs less initially, but concrete lasts longer. The overall trend of rising oil prices since 2000 has raised the price of asphalt and reduced its price advantage over… Read More »