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How does it compare to concrete? I know a TON of places in Texas use concrete instead a dark asphalt.
Here in GA there's more asphalt but it fades quickly. And most seem to have concrete driveways.
How does it compare to concrete? I know a TON of places in Texas use concrete instead a dark asphalt.
Here in GA there's more asphalt but it fades quickly. And most seem to have concrete driveways.
Not sure how it compares but I think concrete is more expensive? Or heavier?
The sun is the reason for the fading. Takes longer in northern states. But makes a good point. Isnt the fading the same as this gray pavement?
Blacktop is used more as you go east, and more as you go south. When I lived in Ohio, many roads were made entirely out of white concrete squares, for example this random residential street in the town I lived in. It's not just the quiet residential streets either, here's a busier one paved the exact same way.
Just an interesting pattern I've noticed living in several places around the USA.
Anyway, I think this is really cool! Hopefully it doesn't end up being outrageously expensive.
I wonder if one day we'll have solar panels embedded into the roads and walkways. Just think about the ability to melt snow and ice without plows or salt.
I wonder if one day we'll have solar panels embedded into the roads and walkways. Just think about the ability to melt snow and ice without plows or salt.
I believe it's also going to be better for tires. Less wear if the pavement has a lower temperature.
I was going to say I agree with this comment but then I realized it was me who made it. I forgot I wrote that
On top of being better for tires I'm guessing it's also better for the pavement itself. Lower temperature means less thermal expansion and contraction, so the pavement should last longer.
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