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Is this really all based on roads needing replacement every 14 years? I don't know where the author came up with that number... But if you've ever lived on a lo
by cryptofistMonk 6y ago
Is this really all based on roads needing replacement every 14 years? I don't know where the author came up with that number... But if you've ever lived on a low-traffic road for more than 14 years you will know that they are not replaced that often
- Dork1234 6y agoI second that, if anything the roads only need to be patched. The roads also have their cracks sealed every few years causing them to last even longer than drive ways normally do. This is only true if it is built to high spec, I know some neighbor cul-de-sac in my town are not "Town" roads. They do not get plowed or town maintenance because the builder didn't build it to high enough / correct spec, and the home owners are required to pay for these things.
- ocdtrekkie 6y ago14 is the average, and yeah, I think he failed to account that less used roads (such as cul de sacs) can be replaced much less often.
- ip26 6y agoI suspect that number varies significantly with climate. Strongtowns is based out of Minnesota, land of snow, studded tires, plows, and temperatures forty below zero.
- denimnerd46 6y agoyeah 14 years.. our HOA is required by TX state law to collect revenue such that it can replace the roads every 30 but I have a feeling they will last 50+ given my previous neighborhoods.