Concrete
Pavers
High- Small, high density units resist cracking as
well as damage from freeze-thaw and salts.
Pavers are stronger than ordinary or stamped
concrete.
Cobble
Stone
High-
High density stone resists cracking and
salts.
Stamped
Concrete
Low- Subject to deterioration from de-icing salts.
Surface sealer may provide some protection from
salt attack.
Clay
Paver
Moderate- Salts can attack and deteriorate some clay
pavers.
Ordinary
Concrete
Low- Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and
deteriorates from salts.
Asphalt
Low- Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and
deteriorates from de-icing salts.
Crushed
Stone or Gravel
High- Stones
resist freeze-thaw cycles and salts.
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