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Traditional asphalt paving relies on the use of bituminous pitch mixed with sand and gravel to make roads, parking lots, driveways and similar types of surfaces meant for motor vehicles. Under ideal conditions the lifespan of an asphalt road is 25 years, but such desirable circumstances are rare. Instead, most roads need to be repaved every 10 to 15 years.

If you’re on the search for paving contractors in and around Vancouver, the question of whether you want asphalt or concrete for your pavement has likely come up. Even if it hasn’t yet, you’ll need to give this choice some consideration soon enough. 

Look around at all the asphalt in Burnaby and it’s hard to imagine that not so long ago, most roads were sorry, bone-rattling dirt tracks meandering through the wilderness. 

Asphalt paving in Burnaby has changed a lot in 100 years! Join us for journey paved through history...

Looking for a concrete paver in Vancouver? There certainly are excellent contractors out there, but there are also some less scrupulous ones who won’t have your best interests at heart.