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Originally Posted by peppy
I have convinced myself that it's just cosmetic and save the money.
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With the cost of eggs, bacon and beef I understand.....
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Originally Posted by Scott Douglas
Wow, that looks great!
Is it really as smooth as it looks in the pics?
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It was paved about 10 years ago, 3 years before I bought the place. I had it slurried in 2021 and have stayed on the crack sealing to keep it in good shape from day one. Peppy's take aside if you keep it sealed and don't let water infiltrate the base it will last much longer and is less likely to get alligator cracking over time.
The guy, who is the preeminent paving contractor up here who did this work years ago uses a mix that looks great without much work. A 3/8" aggregate with the bulk of the mix being what is called "fines" (sand) makes it look pretty but is not as structurally sound as a 1/2" mix with more asphalt emulsion would be. It is smooth as it looks because I'm aware of what it takes to keep it that way.
Thanks for the kudos, but I just watched..