A new report highlights some of the most visually enticing driveways in America, underscoring the ways in which a good driveway can improve a home's visual appeal, as well as its overall value. Members of the asphalt paving industry, including Superior Asphalt in Edina, MN, respond, offering tips for keeping driveways well maintained.
EDINA, Minn., April 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magazines often feature articles about the styles and maintenance techniques that can make a home more visually appealing, but a recent Forbes story highlighted something that frequently goes ignored—the importance of a good driveway. According to the article, however, the visual appeal of a home and the maintenance of the driveway are not mutually exclusive, as a driveway can make a home both more alluring and more valuable. The article caught the attention of members of the driveway paving industry—and according to Twin Cities-based Superior Asphalt, the article goes to show just how vital proper driveway maintenance can be.
According to Forbes, driveways have historically played a significant role in lending a home more visual appeal. The story notes that driveways are frequently a source of dignity and stature, and that different driveway designs say different things about a house. The article goes as far as to say that a driveway is an "important" part of any home or estate.
David Brattland, an executive at Superior Asphalt, says the importance of a good driveway cannot be overstated, yet many homeowners have limited options available to them for changing the style of their driveway. What they can do, however, is ensure that the driveway is properly maintained. "Proper maintenance in the form of regular sealcoating can more than double the life of an asphalt driveway, especially in cold weather climates," Brattland notes. He encourages his clients to have sealcoating done professionally, once every two to three years.
Brattland says this is especially vital in colder environments, like where Superior Asphalt is located. Not only is regular sealcoating the best way to preserve a driveway's value, Brattland says, but it also helps the driveway maintain an appealing appearance. "The homeowner's driveway is a big investment, and replacing it can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. So here in Minnesota, sealcoating has become more and more popular," comments Brattland. "It's a very inexpensive way to get a freshly re-surfaced, newer looking driveway every two or three years while prolonging its lifespan."
Brattland ultimately affirms the conclusions of the Forbes article, which claims that the driveway sets the tone of the entire property. A beautiful driveway, it is argued, can make the entire home seem more valuable, which is something all homeowners should consider, but especially those thinking about selling.
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Superior Asphalt, out of Edina, MN, is known as one of the premier asphalt paving companies in the Twin Cities Metro area. The company services thousands of customers, both commercial and residential, with a variety of paving, sealing, and driveway repair needs. In addition to home driveways, the company also offers parking lot paving services, as well as services to churches. With 4 years under the same ownership, the business has a reputation for its high-quality services and for its devotion to customer care. Presently, Superior Asphalt offers free estimates to customers throughout the 7-county Twin Cities Metro area.