Current asphalt driveway in _terrible_ condition. We bought house 2 years ago and the very long 11,000 sq ft driveway probably hasn't been sealed in the last 10 years. Does anyone have anecdotal (not just reading off the internet or heresay) experience with the life expectancy of an asphalt driveway complete redo (taken down to the gravel base) or with an asphalt overlay (1.5-2" new asphalt over old one)? I know it's somewhat dependent on weather; we live near Cincinnati Ohio with light to moderate snow about 4 months of year and summer heat can get above 100-F. I know asphalt will need resealing every 2-3 years. We will likely be in this house for 20 years so if I have to redo the driveway in 15 years, I need to take that cost into account vs using pavers or concrete which will last longer, although I have to keep in mind concrete over 20 years is surely to crack...