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ECONOMICAL
The
‘”first cost” price benefit of asphalt compared to
concrete has been eroding steadily in recent years
and disappeared entirely in many areas during
2008. Now, concrete can beat asphalt on initial
costs with equivalent strength designs. Normal
maintenance costs of asphalt pavements– sealing,
re-striping, resurfacing, and loss of business
during maintenance operations– greatly exceed
those needed for concrete
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GREEN
Green features include: a) LEED Credits, b)
Reduced Heat Island Effect, c) High Albedo, d) No
Toxic Runoff, e) Pervious Concrete, f) Local
Materials, g) Supports Recycling
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BRIGHT
The The inherently light color of concrete
naturally reflects light and heat. Studies have
shown that concrete’s reflectivity can lower
lighting costs by as much as 30% over other
pavements. Concrete’s clean look creates an
attractive first impression with a quality upscale
appearance.
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COOL
The The increased reflectivity of concrete will
lower the ambient temperatures and thus lower the
A/C cooling costs for nearby buildings.
Conventional paving materials can
reach peak summertime temperatures of 120–150°F
(48–67°C), transferring excess heat to the air
above them and heating stormwater as it runs off
the pavement into local waterways.
Both
permeable and non-permeable cool pavements can
also help lower the temperature of runoff,
resulting in less thermal shock to aquatic life in
the waterways into which stormwater drains.
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SAFE
ReflReflective pavements can enhance visibility at
night potentially reducing lighting requirements
and saving both money and energy. Increased
visibility results in a safer more secure
environment for customers, tenants, and employees.
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LONG LIFE
ConConcrete has stood the test of time better than
any other leading building material. By
choosing a concrete parking area, you are
selecting a more durable paving material that will
require much less maintenance over the course of
its lifetime-- a considerably longer life than
alternative pavements.
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