When installed and
maintained properly, asphalt driveways in Melbourne can last as long as any hard surface. However, as edges are
prone to several defects, it is one of the weakest points of the driveway.
Amongst all, cracking is the most common defect.
Generally, crack form
parallel with the driveway edge. It generally occurs when there is expansive
soil present under the driveways. The soil expands and contracts, which
eventually leads to cracks through the asphalt surface. Installing brick edging can interrupt this
expansion and keep the asphalt from shifting. This eliminates the cracking in
the pavement.
Invasive vegetation
is another cause of cracking. Grass and weed can easily migrate or expand
through asphalt, especially when asphalt driveway is less than 3 years old. Moreover,
chickweed and Zoysia spread by sending out runners under the soil. Eventually,
you will start seeing some pop up through the asphalt.
Installing brick
edging on asphalt driveways can help eliminate the potential of migrating grass
invading the asphalt. When an edge is installed properly by a qualified paving
contractor, it will create a solid barrier between the edge and the yard of the
driveway. Substrates that are used to hold the edge is non-porous. This leaves
no void areas for vegetation to grow.
Invasive grass when
left unattended on an exposed asphalt edge, it will eventually ravel the edge. Brick
edging plays a prominent role in preventing damage from the grass. In addition,
they also keep the vehicles from driving off the edge of the driveway. Driving
off and on an edge of asphalt driveways in Melbourne will eventually cause the
edge to break off.
Not only this leads
to expensive repair but also reduces the curb appeal. Repetition of this will
rut the yard and cause a bare spot, eventually turning to mud. Decorative
edges, when installed properly, will reinforce the pavement edge, also creating
a curb. This will keep the vehicles on the driveway, whilst keeping them out of
the yard.
Another important
benefit of installing brick edging is the ability to control drainage. Not all,
but many homeowners desire a protective barrier against unwanted rainwater and
erosion. This can be achieved by installing a brick edge on the driveway edge. Moreover,
if you are having unwanted drainage or soil erosion from the neighbourhood, it
can be stopped by installing a decorative curb or edge.
Brick edging also
adds beauty and aesthetics to the home. When you hire a qualified paving
contractor for installing brick edging, it can eliminate defects and guard your
investment for several years to come. You’ll be surprised to know that brick
edging can add up to 10 years of the lifespan to your asphalt driveways in
Melbourne.
If
you are looking for adding brick edge to your asphalt driveways, Custom Asphalt
is your trustworthy partner. We specialize in brick edging in and around
Melbourne. With us, you can have complete peace of mind as not only all our
machinery is fully insured but we also have Workcover certification and Public
Liability Insurance. To discuss your requirements, get in touch with us today!
