Did It Really Take Just 1 Year to DESTROY This New Driveway!?

This 600' asphalt driveway was under $20k complete with sealcoating - Was it worth it? This review shares what I do and don't like about the driveway after 1 full year of usage, including plowing, tire scrub, vegetation, and more!

Link to original video released September 2020.

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[RobertSmith-prhv]

I have a paving co in huntsville alabama, the driveway looks good, but the sealcoat looked like it was watered down, see how it looked grayish instead of black. For the tire scrub, go to low’s or home depo and get your self a couple buckets of asphalt sealer, and a broom, pour it out and sweep it on thick in the turnaround, that will help with the scrubing, or just get a better co to sealcoat it with thicker sealer, not water.. ase for the vegetation, dont pull the grass out, you will loosen the asphalt and put a hole in it, use a weed killer, when you cut the grass, blow it away from the driveway, that will help stop grass seed from the lawn settling into the serfice and voids in the pavement. Good luck on your investment.

[rpglennj]

Nice to see someone gets as stoked on new asphalt aroma as I do. I remember following the paving vehicles in my neighborhood as a kid, intoxicated on that new pavement smell.

[MAC_Arez]

Great video. Just got my driveway done and waiting to really see my results. I'm happy with it so far.

[hevendranarayansamy]

Was about to start studying for exams, but this notification came up.

[simd]

Hows your grass so nice? What grass seed do you use?

[jasonlundgren]

Weed problem is lack of compaction. Cracking on the edges looks like they over paved the base. Sealcoating here in Minnesota usually starts when the color of the rock in the mix is starting to show through(about 5 years). Overall it looks good. Normal minor problems and remember it's just rocks and oil. Power steering marks will be worse in the summer when it's hot.

[Dusten_Testerman]

Been in asphalt for 18 yrs. This driveway looks like it wasn’t rolled at right temp when paved!

[TheMosinCrate]

I've been told that if you use clean construction or play sand and toss it in area where delivery drivers turn around, it acts as ball bearings almost and does not transfer as much wear n tear to your pavement. Couple questions for you.. 1. How thick of a asphalt did you go with? 2. Are you in western NC? sure looks like NC!

[GetFitReedman]

Hey Frank - i would LOVE another update on the driveway.

My wife wants to redo our driveway with asphalt and I'm leary.

Good video

[EspoDesk]

Looks great!
Who knew grass was so aggressive? I’m more of a carriage way guy myself. Never had one of my own, but I always appreciate them.

[kevinjamieson]

I have been paving driveways for 21 years . If u had a top coat of blacktop, 2" layed over . That cracking is most likely reflective cracking. Going over existing cracks. They pop through the exact same pattern. Don't believe me. Peel it up! If it was a fresh driveway and you have those cracks, it is too thin or a base issue. Don't believe me. Peel it up. It takes 18 months for asphalt to fully cure. Should wait 2 years before sealing it in every two to four. After that. It's cosmetic. Grab some ortho weed be gone, hook it up to the hose and spray the whole driveway. It is porous and will kill the weeds in the blacktop and on the edge of the driveway. I would just take your not concerning things a little more concerning.

[Briante]

Irrelevant question, are youbusing a shotgun mic for this video? It's clearer than the other videos I just finished watching

[davidd]

I’m looking to pave a long driveway (not as long as yours!) and I enjoyed your video.

[ericanderson]

A good seal coat would make that look nice

[urnzwayzmoove]

The sound of your driveway was impressive. Mine is super loud!

[ionsthegoat]

That sealing overspray is unexcitable idk how you think it is lol

[David-qorm]

You shouldn't be having Vegetation grow along your edges this soon. Just another sign that they paved this improperly and far too thin.

[Nico_i_DCT]

That held up pretty well Frank. Especially considering the below minus temperatures in your area! And I thought this was way more expensive than you paid for it. Dutch regards, Nico.

[debsigt]

From my experience especially if your living in an area that rains and vegetation and I know what im about to say is expensive you should have made a cement border for the asphalt or cinder blocks or whatever you can use to make a border that will contain the asphalt in its shape

[paulsantos]

Dude ! It’s a asphalt driveway put together with Tar sand and Liquid asphalt made in a rock quarry. It’s not concrete swirled in spread it’s not a granite countertop in your kitchen. Just use it and enjoy a smooth driveway you can’t pick every little infection with tar. To fussy over tar