Concrete gives you more options in terms of color and stamping and does better in high heat, but salt/cold can cause it to crack and chip. Asphalt is usually cheaper, but requires resealing every few years and doesn't handle high heat well, but is more resilient to the cold.
In terms of thickness, generally speaking, the thicker the better in terms of longevity. I think the need to add reinforcement depends on how much weight you're going to have going across it.
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Reply to Small Driveway by GoBigOrGoHome107
Concrete gives you more options in terms of color and stamping and does better in high heat, but salt/cold can cause it to crack and chip. Asphalt is usually cheaper, but requires resealing every few years and doesn't handle high heat well, but is more resilient to the cold.
In terms of thickness, generally speaking, the thicker the better in terms of longevity. I think the need to add reinforcement depends on how much weight you're going to have going across it.