Richfield Concrete

The Similarities Between Asphalt and Blacktop

What Is the Difference Between Asphalt and Blacktop?

November 3, 2022

When you need driveway paving to be done, hiring a professional is the best option to save you time and money on costly repairs, especially if something were to go wrong. However, before the paving process can begin, you’ll need to choose your material. Most people believe asphalt and blacktop are the same thing. While they look similar, they’re quite different from one another. Youmight not think these differences are

Fall Honey-Do List

August 24, 2013

You’ll have to forgive us if we’re always talking about seasons around here, our lives kind of revolve around them. Believe it or not with this wicked heat we’re experiencing, fall is just around the corner. And just as sure as those leaves will blow and that snow will fall, there are a few things that need to be done around the house and yard to get everything in tip-top

Adding Curb Appeal

July 22, 2013

Adding curb appeal to your home not only makes you feel more proud as an owner, but can really up your chances of selling to potential homebuyers; would you want to see what was inside your house judging it from the outside? Here are a few simple ways to seize the season and give your place its long overdue face lift. Paint your front door! Why not make that focal

Five years can be a long time…

July 18, 2013

…depending on the people you collect as family, friends and neighbors. We’ve all had them and we’ve all made them. Crazy relatives and stupid mistakes, that is. At Richfield Blacktop and Concrete, we strive to not only improve your property with a fantastic paved surface, whether it’s a driveway, sidewalk, patio or garage floor, but also are determined to help you keep it looking and performing beautifully over time. Our

Concrete vs. Blacktop — How do I choose?

July 18, 2013

Whether it’s time for your current home to replace its driveway or you’re building a new home and need to start from scratch, navigating the driveway world can be a bit of an intimidating subject. This blog post intends to help simplify all pros and cons of the asphalt vs. concrete debate. Asphalt and concrete are the two most popular types of material for paving a driveway and what we

And the Winner is….

April 15, 2013

4/15/2013 In our nearly 60 years in business, Richfield Blacktop and Concrete has had great customers, completed thousands of driveways and poured over 8.5 million square feet of asphalt and concrete. This year we wanted to start off 2013 with bang. When we decided to start off 2013 with a Free Driveway Contest, we had no idea what kind of response we would get. We were shocked and elated to

The Shrinkage Dangers of Driveway Tunnels and Sidewalk Half-Pipes

January 26, 2013

Living in Minnesota in the winter has both benefits and drawbacks. The benefits apply to everyone. The drawbacks usually only apply to adults. First the benefits: The fresh snow is pretty. Jack Frost does his magic periodically to get all the amateur photographers excited until the sun melts the frost white landscape. There is usually hockey to watch or play somewhere. Deluxe ice fishing homes get to be put out