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What to know before you pave in the St. Louis climate, written for homeowners and property managers.

Asphalt vs. Concrete Driveways: An Honest St. Louis ComparisonBoth can make a good St. Louis driveway. Here is how asphalt and concrete compare on cost, winter, salt, repairs, curing, upkeep, lifespan and looks, and when asphalt is the better pick.Read 7 min When to Pave Asphalt in St. Louis and the Metro EastAround St. Louis, the hot-mix paving season usually runs from about April into mid-November, with the most margin from May through early October. Here is why temperature, rain and ground conditions set those limits, and how to plan your project around them.Read 8 min Converting a Gravel Driveway or Farm Lane to AsphaltA gravel drive that has been used for years already has rock packed into the ground, and some of it can often stay. Here is how to tell whether it can carry asphalt, what to fix first, and what a fair estimate should spell out.Read 9 min Overlay, Mill-and-Fill or Replacement: What Your Parking Lot NeedsMany worn parking lots around St. Louis don't need to be torn out, but some can't be saved with a new top layer. Here is how to read the cracks, potholes and puddles, pick the right fix, keep your doors open during the work and make the new surface last.Read 8 min How to Care for a New Asphalt Driveway in Its First YearNew asphalt is easiest to mark in its first months, and St. Louis heat and freeze-thaw winters test it fast. Here is what to do, and what to skip, from paving day to the first spring.Read 7 min