Oxford Townhomes New Westminster: Decorative Driveway and Hardscape Surfaces
The Oxford Townhomes development in New Westminster received decorative asphalt surface work — driveway and pathway coatings for a strata residential community that prioritized a finished, premium appearance at the common areas and individual unit driveways.
New Westminster is a dense urban municipality where residential developments exist in close proximity, and the exterior finish of a development is visible to pedestrians and neighbouring properties. Getting the surface right at Oxford Townhomes contributed to the project's visual presentation in its urban context.
Strata Development Surface Specifications
Strata developments have a particular dynamic when it comes to surface specifications: the common area surfaces are maintained collectively, which means the initial specification choice has long-term cost implications for the strata corporation.
Decorative asphalt coatings provide a strong argument for strata applications:
- Lower long-term maintenance cost compared to unit pavers (no settling, no weed growth between units, no individual unit replacement)
- Consistent appearance across all common areas — no variation in material weathering that creates visible patchwork over time
- Faster installation during the original construction phase, reducing project timeline
- Recoat flexibility — when the coating eventually reaches the end of its service life, a recoat job is significantly less expensive and disruptive than pavement replacement
For the Oxford Townhomes strata corporation, the specification represents a combination of initial visual quality and long-term cost management.
For BC developers and strata corporations specifying driveway and common area surface improvements, contact us for a consultation on product options and long-term value.
