Asphalt vs Concrete for 7 unit Apartment Building

[Dustin S.]

Hi All I am weighing the benefits replacing and old parking pad with Asphalt vs. Concrete. This is on a 7 unit apartment building that I am rehabbing in Boise Idaho. I intend to hold this property as a rental for at least a few years. Right off the bat I know concrete will be more expensive but will require less maintenance and Asphalt will be cheaper and may help melt snow in winter but require resealing every couple of years. What are your thought what did you decide to go with?

[Brandon Sturgill]

I've seen salt do some horrendous things to concrete...and if you live in a climate that gets snow, your lot will eventually get damaged from salt...we typically use Asphalt in Ohio in any major repaving. I'd be curious to see how other folks feel...

@Dustin S.