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Why Your Driveway Is Cracking: Asphalt vs. Interlocking Pavers in the Chicago Freeze-Thaw Cycle

Lauren Mitchell

Published on: 04/24/2025

If your driveway keeps cracking every winter, the freeze-thaw cycle is usually why. This guide breaks down asphalt vs. interlocking pavers in Chicagoland and explains how to choose a surface that holds up for the long haul.