Resin and aggregate driveways are fairly resistant to weeds as well as oil spillages, they do not fade in Ultra Violet light and are relatively low maintenance.
The natural stone aggregates are held in place with epoxy or polymer resins but the similarity of the names of the two systems has caused confusion with customers.
To add to the confusion a variety of other names are commonly used by the various manufacturers and installers to describe resin and aggregate surfacing systems, including resin bonded gravel, resin bound paving, resin bound gravel, resin bound stone and resin bonded stone.
Resin Bonded Driveway Benefits
There are a number of factors which contribute towards resin driveways being a more suitable option for your driveway needs, benefits of a resin driveways include:
They are cheaper
Resin bonded driveways are a cost effective way of improving your driveway, this is because it can be applied over existing tarmac at a much cheaper price then what it would be to rip it up first. Added benefits are that it looks amazing and the variety of colours can match your property and its surroundings to create an aesthetically pleasing environment.
They last longer
Resin bonded driveways are extremely durable, this is due to their composition of 4 layers. The top is a sealed aggregate which is resistant to extreme weathers and high pressure which can be caused by dropped items or heavy vehicles driving over it. Their composition also lets them keep their colour over the years.
They are porous
Overlay of Existing Driveway Surface
One of the most cost effective ways of installing a resin bonded surface is to lay the resin and stone materials over an existing tarmac or concrete driveway, path or patio.
The edges of the existing driveway can be excavated and a block edge can be installed so that the resin bound mixture can be trowelled at the correct depth.
A resin surface is porous meaning it does not let puddles build up on your driveway, meaning no more wet feet. You are also not impeding the growth of trees with this so you can also help with your contribution towards the environment.
Resin Bonded Driveway Benefits
There are a number of factors which contribute towards resin driveways being a more suitable option for your driveway needs, benefits of a resin driveways include:
They are cheaper
Resin bonded driveways are a cost effective way of improving your driveway, this is because it can be applied over existing tarmac at a much cheaper price then what it would be to rip it up first. Added benefits are that it looks amazing and the variety of colours can match your property and its surroundings to create an aesthetically pleasing environment.
They last longer
Resin bonded driveways are extremely durable, this is due to their composition of 4 layers. The top is a sealed aggregate which is resistant to extreme weathers and high pressure which can be caused by dropped items or heavy vehicles driving over it. Their composition also lets them keep their colour over the years.
They are porous
A resin surface is porous meaning it does not let puddles build up on your driveway, meaning no more wet feet. You are also not impeding the growth of trees with this so you can also help with your contribution towards the environment.
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Resin Bonded Overlay
Overlay of Existing Driveway Surface
One of the most cost effective ways of installing a resin bonded surface is to lay the resin and stone materials over an existing tarmac or concrete driveway, path or patio.
The edges of the existing driveway can be excavated and a block edge can be installed so that the resin bound mixture can be trowelled at the correct depth.
Resin Bonded Driveway over Block Paving
Block Paving Driveway Install
Installing onto block paving can be risky due to the possible movement of the blocks underneath the resin surface. If there is movement that occurs it’s possible that the resin surface will move with the blocks and leave an uneven finish, if severe movement takes place it’s also possible that the resin surface can crack.
Most installers will offer you two prices when quoting you on an existing block paved drive. One price would be to overlay the current surface, this is much cheaper however may not include a guarentee so it’s important to check with the installer.
The second price offered will be for the block paving to be removed and a new tarmac sub-base to be installed before your resin surface is installed. This will cost more due to the extra labour involved however you’ll usually get a guarentee with for the works carried out.
The cost of the overlay of a block paving driveway should be slightly more than a concrete or tarmac as the resin mixture should be installed thicker to help negate the chance of movement and reduce the possibility of cracking.
Resin Bonded Driveway Cost
Grid System Driveway Install
Many companies offer the option of installing your resin bound driveway, patio or path onto a grid system.
The use of this grid system is used to reduce the cost of installing a more solid sub-base such as tarmac or concrete. The main issues of this type of install is that the grid system is more likley to move compared to a concrete or tarmac base and thefore more likley to crack.
Most contractors would offer this system for a pathway or patio solution as there is less chance of movement compared to a driveway.
Another issue of this type of system is that it’s difficult to judge how much resin and stone will be needed to cover the grid system, you should always ensure that the installer will cover the cost of any extra materials that might be required before the installation starts.
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