What is the best surface for parking?

Both asphalt and concrete make for great parking lots, roads, and driveways. One material is not necessarily better than the other, it just boils down to the type of use, budget, and ongoing maintenance. Ultimately, it is up to what will work best for your project.



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Asphalt & Bitumen Two of the most common materials used for constructing parking lots and roads are asphalt and Bitumen. They're the most popular for many reasons, and they offer a lot of benefits to both the user and the installer.

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Parking Stall Angle Ideally, parking lots should be rectangular with parking on both sides of access aisles. For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design.

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Concrete Concrete is the premium roading material. It's used in extremely high traffic areas because it's durable, lasts for nearly 40 years, and looks great. It can be very expensive for those installing a parking lot, but it's an investment.

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Concrete Concrete is the premium roading material. It's used in extremely high traffic areas because it's durable, lasts for nearly 40 years, and looks great. It can be very expensive for those installing a parking lot, but it's an investment.

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For example, while gravel is the least expensive parking lot material, it also isn't as durable and doesn't last as long as paved options like asphalt or concrete.

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Gravel is by far the cheapest way to add a parking pad to driveway design plans. Loose gravel costs next to nothing and needs only be spread evenly over the desired parking area. Of course, loose gravel has many drawbacks as well. It easily spreads, creating bare spots which can lead to ruts and mud holes.

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Poured concrete driveways are one of the preferred driveway types, offering a permanent low-maintenance driveway. While poured concrete costs more than asphalt to install, when properly sealed, it is more durable and requires less maintenance on your part.

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Nose-in angle parking is the easiest parking to drive into, but exiting reverses into traffic.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Parking Lot
  1. Pay Attention to Cracks. If you find minor cracks in your parking lot (under 1/2? wide), be sure to keep an eye on them. ...
  2. Upgrade Your Lighting. ...
  3. Sweep It Regularly. ...
  4. Make It Handicap Accessible. ...
  5. Get Rid of Oil Stains. ...
  6. Seal It. ...
  7. Repaint Your Lines.


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Parallel parking is considered to be one of the most stressful and difficult skills for new drivers to learn.

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Concrete is significantly more durable than asphalt. Compared to asphalt, concrete withstands basic wear and tear and weather elements. For example, in the summer, the tar in the asphalt can become soft and deformed and may even stick to your shoes.

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Asphalt ends up hotter than concrete because of the difference in brightness. An Asphalt-covered surface is darker and will absorb and retain more heat as opposed to the white surface that reflects the heat.

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