Share A Private Gravel Road With Neighbors? Consider Getting It Paved
Posted on: 17 August 2023
If you have a cottage in a relatively remote area, it's possible that you and your neighbors might share ownership of a private road. Often, these roads are gravel, and provide access to the cottages by connecting them to the area's main, public road. You and your fellow cottage owners are responsible for the maintenance of this short road. During the winter, for example, you might hire a snow removal service to keep it clear. You may wish to speak to your neighbors about pooling your money and having a local paving company pave the road. Here are some advantages of this road upgrade.
Quieter
A lot of people prefer living close to paved roads instead of gravel roads because the former is quieter when people drive on it. When vehicles travel along a gravel road, you'll typically hear several sounds. The tires of the vehicle will make a crunching sound as they pass over the gravel, and you'll occasionally hear pieces of gravel clinking off the underside of the vehicle. These noises don't occur when a vehicle drives on a paved road. When you're sitting outside your cottage and relaxing, it's nice for the vehicles that pass your property to be quieter.
Safer
A paved road is also safer for you and your fellow cottage owner, as well as your guests, to drive on. Gravel roads can sometimes be precarious. If someone is driving along the road for the first time and traveling too fast, loose gravel may make their vehicle skid. During heavy rain storms, gravel roads are prone to erosion which can present safety hazards for anyone who is traveling along the road. You won't encounter these troubles with a paved road, and it can feel good to know that the road that provides access to your cottages is safe.
Less Risk Of Damage
Driving on gravel roads can sometimes lead to vehicle damage. If two vehicles are using the road at the same time, for example, one vehicle's tire can propel a rock into the air that causes a chip in the other vehicle's windshield. Additionally, vehicles that frequently drive on gravel roads can suffer chips in their paint from small rocks. Over time, this type of damage can require repair, especially if rust patches develop as a result of the damage to the paint. Upgrading the gravel to asphalt won't result in this type of damage.
Contact a local asphalt paving company to learn about paving your private cottage road.
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