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four inches minimum. depending on your climate zone, and freeze / thaw. six inches deep would be the preffered. the only need to go deeper would be for large heavy duty trucks, semi trucks....

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Q: How thick should asphalt in residential driveway?
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How thick is asphalt in a driveway?

The base or foundation can be between 6 and 10 inches thick. Over that is laid the asphalt anywhere from 1.5" to 3" in thickness. The asphalt driveway needs to be sealed at least every three years, more often in severe weather climates.


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