When it comes to the debate between asphalt or concrete for parking lots, it’s clear that concrete has many inherent advantages. County Materials’ Ready-Mix offers the durability, strength, and versatility to help it maintain its place as a clear frontrunner.
Concrete is a high performer in numerous categories, but a major asset is its durability. Ready-mix concrete excels at withstanding the punishment of both harsh weather conditions and heavy traffic. In scorching heat or freezing cold climates, concrete can remain functional for 30 years or more. In addition, County Materials’ Ready-Mix provides increased safety and environmental benefits.
Beating the Heat
Compared with dark-colored paving materials like asphalt, ready-mix concrete reflects more light and absorbs less heat. This is especially important for parking lots in very warm climates. Concrete parking lots maintain cooler air temperatures, which can reduce the heat island effect in urban environments and offer greater comfort to pedestrians.
The Lighter Side of Concrete
While light reflectivity means lower temperatures for concrete parking lots during the day, the reflective properties also offer advantages at night. Concrete’s high light reflection value improves nighttime visibility and safety. Also, fewer light poles are needed to adequately illuminate concrete parking lots, leading to long-term savings on energy.
Environmental Impact
County Materials’ Ready-Mix is an environmentally conscious building material. Structures made from concrete have a longer service life and need fewer repairs. And, when it’s eventually time to replace concrete, it can be recycled and repurposed as road base or used in the production of new concrete products.
Concrete is a long-lasting paving material that can overcome the challenges of many diverse applications. County Materials is committed to supplying solutions to build stronger and safer communities. Use ready-mix for your next project by contacting our Central Florida Ready-Mix Dispatch team at (352) 343-8488 OPTION #3.
