Paving your home's driveway can provide it with some important benefits. While it may seem as though these benefits should be fairly obvious, many homeowners that will not have previously considered all of the ways that paving their driveway and parking area will be able to benefit the property.
Improve Curb Appeal
The curb appeal of a home can be extremely important when it comes time to try and find a buyer for the property. An unpaved driveway and parking area can be a deal-breaker for many potential buyers. However, it can also generally discourage individuals from wanting to learn more about the property. You can improve the curb appeal of the property by having it paved. You can also increase the number of people that will notice the property when they are driving through a community looking for buying opportunities. You will need to keep the pavement well-maintained in order to enjoy these benefits. Applying a sealant can also help with protecting the pavement by limiting the bleaching effects of the sun and protecting the surface against moisture.
Limit Erosion
Soil erosion is a significant problem for property owners. Unfortunately, the areas of your property where vehicles travel can be extremely vulnerable to developing erosion. The weight of the vehicles coupled with the traction generated by the tires can displace the soil and prevent grass from growing on it. As a result, the soil may be far more likely to wash away during heavy rains or other poor weather conditions. Paving the driveway will prevent this problem as the pavement will protect the soil from being displaced by vehicles driving over it. To get the best erosion reduction from the pavement, you will need to ensure that the water that is hitting the pavement from rain or other sources is being handled by a drainage system. Otherwise, you may simply transfer the erosion to the soil that is next to the pavement.
Protect Your Vehicle
Having a paved driveway can also help to protect your vehicle, but this is often overlooked by homeowners that are considering this upgrade. Driving over a gravel road can be risky as the undercarriage of the vehicle may suffer damage from rocks or other items that become airborne when the vehicle passes over it. In some cases, the rocks that become disturbed may strike the undercarriage with enough force to actually cause punctures. Pavement can greatly reduce this threat as there will not be rocks or other items that could become airborne and damage the vehicle.
To learn more about residential paving and its benefits, contact a paving contractor near you.