Everyone in Michigan knows that the price of gasoline is extremely volatile. Along with it, the fluctuating price of asphalt has put building owners, cities, villages, and county road commissions under extreme budget strain. To help alleviate the situation, you should consider the more affordable option – concrete! There are a number of concrete paving products that can fit the needs of your parking lot, roadway system, and surface streets. Concrete overlays do not require reconstruction of the pavement surface, and performance data from projects in Michigan show that their useable life is typically more than 15 years. Just four years ago, a concrete pavement designed for 20 years of life cost 12% more than an asphalt pavement designed for 10 years. Now, the reverse is true. With current bid prices, that same concrete pavement is 15% less in initial cost than the asphalt pavement, and it lasts twice as long! Milling and filling with concrete, instead of asphalt, is easy, quick, and more affordable than ever. There are concrete overlay projects in Michigan that are still in service after 25 years. How long do your asphalt overlays last?
