As the autumn chill makes us long for the warmth of summer and we resign ourselves to the fact that winter is on its way, this is a question we are increasingly asked.

While all four seasons bring their own beauty, the cold harsh winter weather can be both beautiful and treacherous – with pathways and driveways becoming dangerous in frosty, icy conditions. This Blog contains advice for keeping them safe and clear this winter.

Permeable resin bound paving delivers many advantages and a multitude of safety benefits over other surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt. The permeability of SureSet resin bound paving reduces the amount of standing water which lowers the risk of ice forming on the surface. While the absence of puddles for falling rain to splash into is an added benefit - especially when you are trying to bundle children or shopping in or out of a car on a dark winter evening!

One of the most common questions we are asked is: “can I use rock salt on SureSet permeable paving?” In short, the answer is “yes you can!”

It is absolutely safe to apply salt to SureSet resin bound paving to prevent the formation of ice and can also be used to dissolve the unexpected arrival of ice or frost. However, we recommend that once the weather has risen to above freezing temperatures you thoroughly wash the area to remove any traces of salt.

A plastic snow shovel can be used to safely remove snow from your SureSet resin bound driveway or pathway. And because there is no loose stone – guaranteed – when you shovel the snow onto another area of your garden, you don’t end up with stones all over the place once the snow has thawed.

We do not recommend using a metal shovel or snow plough as this may cause damage to the surface by digging into the SureSet. As the snow melts it disperses through the SureSet permeable paving back to the water table, leaving no puddles, which means no slippery icy patches – yet another fantastic safety and comfort benefit.

Your SureSet permeable paving

Here are a few tips and suggestions on how to look after your SureSet resin bound paving, not just in the winter but, all year round…

To prevent tyre marks, we advise not turning your steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary. To remove tyre marks wipe the SureSet permeable paving with a white spirit soaked cloth and power wash with household detergent (please see further down for guidance on power washing).
SureSet is not intended to be used by heavy objects such as skips, which can also cause damage when dragged across the surface. Care should be taken with any metal objects such as motorbike stands, gardening machinery and car parts.
If you need to place a skip or use a car jack on your SureSet resin bound driveway we recommend using wooden planks to spread the load.
Take care to avoid spillages of: Oil and grease - which don’t damage the surface but can leave unsightly marks if not cleaned Cement and plaster - which are difficult to remove once set Petrol and solvents - which can soften the resin and damage the surface.

To read more follow the link below https://www.sureset.co.uk/blog/how-to-maintain-your-resin-bound-driveway-during-winter

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