A rigid pavement is a road surface overlaid with reinforced concrete, while a flexible or asphalt one has a bituminous (tar) overlay. Asphalt roads are the most common type of paved roads in ...

Up to 95-percent of asphalt can be recycled into new asphalt. Typically, 30-percent of concrete can be recycled. If the driveway is being replaced, the site should require minimal regrading.

Because it protects existing asphalt, complicated concrete maintenance isn’t necessary to keep the driveway looking top-tier.

Concrete driveways are durable but vulnerable to winter’s harsh conditions. Like asphalt, they can suffer from freeze-thaw damage, which can cause spalling—flaking or chipping of the surface.