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Resin Patios & Pathways Rotherham

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Resin Surfacing Rotherham


Resin driveways are quickly challenging block paving as the preferred choice when considering a brand-new driveway. Especially as product development in the resin manufacturing process has continued to improve its performance over their earlier variants. The selection is currently large in regards to colour alternatives however it is also essential to note that the term: resin driveway covers 2 different versions, which have quite different properties.

Resin bound driveway

is, as the name suggests, a driveway where the coloured stone and rock particles are combined with the resin right the way through the mixture, making it a single complete product and as a result much more robust longer-lasting choice with all rocks covered in the resin before laying down and spreading out. What additionally makes this superior is that along with being a lot more sturdy it still enables far better water drainage all the way through the hardened mixture, yet provides a smoother top layer which is UV resistant.

Resin bonded driveway

here a resin is applied just to the top of the existing or newly created base layer. The stone and rock particles are then scattered and spread on top of the resin layer. As the result, the resin layer once hardened creates a single strong nonporous sheet onto which the aggregate sticks. Since the resin is a layer onto which the rock particles stick at the bottom there is less resin surrounding the whole particle and as a result less adhesive connection with the resin itself and other adjacent particles. The end result of this process is that the adhesion of particles is much less than achieved by the resin bound process. As a result, the final surface finish is much rougher with more bits of the aggregate particles becoming detached from the resin. Always be certain of what you have been quoted for as a resin bonded driveway will be cheaper and inferior than a resin bound driveway.

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Resin Bound Driveways Rotherham


So if you are looking to install Resin bound driveways in Rotherham look not further than our team. Resin drives provide a high quality end result with very little maintenance required. With a large selection of colours you are sure to find a shade of grey, green, blue, brown, buff, white or black which you can agree on. Your resin driveway will continue to look good for many years due to its good resistance to cracking and chipping as well as being easy to keep clean. It does make a resin bound driveway one of the best driveway options but it does come at a premium. The great thing about Driveways Rotherham is that we can price you for a couple of driveway options, so if your budget can't stretch to your preferred choice then we should be able to assist you with other alternatives, which will still provide you with an excellent driveway.

Sometimes resin can be applied over an existing driveway but it will depend on what your driveway is, how well the base has been installed and what the rainwater runaway is likely to be. Installing on top of a existing porous surface may be possible, which could save you some money but unless we can get a clear indication of the quality of the base this may impact our ability to guarantee our work as we are reliant on someone else's previous groundwork. We can discuss all options with you and we will provide impartial advice on all the driveway options.

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Resin Patios Rotherham


There are a variety of choices to made when picking a patio and resin patios are rapidly gaining in popularity. Having a great patio can make a large impact on exactly how you end up using your patio and also enjoying your garden for entertaining, so what makes people choose resin patios in Rotherham?
For similar reasons they choose resin for a driveway. The aesthetics are excellent and in the summer time it can be pleasant to wok on and if it gets slightly wet it doesn't not become slippery unlike some types of paving slabs. Quite often a major driver is the fact that there are so many colour options a resin patio surrounded by blocks or even splitting a patio with lines of blockwork can look really good.

It is a low maintenance patio option and whilst it's usage will not be as heavy as that of a driveway if the budget can afford it try not to be tempted to go for a resin bonded patio. Resin bound is always the best option regardless of whether for a driveway or resin patio.

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Resin Pathways Rotherham


However for commercial and public sector applications such as company car parks, private road works resin pathways for public or private walkways a resin bound surface is ideal. With no issues with drainage it makes it a much safer surface reducing potential slips and falls. The friction properties it has means that even in icy conditions it provides a superior walking surface to most other parking and pathway surfaces.  If you are a business looking at resurfacing an area of your premises in Rotherham which will look great and provide a safe surface then please contact us for a no obligation conversation.

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More enquiries are coming in these days for pathways on or leading to commercial or public premises. As well as it's low maintenance and good look it is also a very practical surface for walking or for wheelchairs. A resin pathway will not become slippery when wet nor will it have the potential for bits to 'jut out' which happens on a more frequent basis with slabs or blocks. No business wants to deal with a trip incident which makes a resin path ideal.

If taken care of, a commercial resin bound driveway can last twenty years. Upkeep should simply entail brushing off any type of debris such as leaves and also a jet wash every once in a while. This will allow you to have have a new looking a resin driveway throughout it lifetime. Resin bound driveways were initially developed for lighter vehicle traffic so, if you are meaning to park heavy, commercial lorries and use lifting equipment on the area increasing the risk of  damage to the resin, this may not be the best option for you. 

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Resin Bonded Driveways Rotherham


Well after describing the difference between a resin bound and resin bonded driveway in Rotherham - we'll concentrate on the resin bound option since that is the resin choice that will certainly supply an outstanding long-term top quality resin drive. Firstly the visual appeal of a resin driveway is why lots of people are now trying to discover more about this choice of finish. As there is now such a wide variety of colour alternatives, it is extremely likely that you will at a bare minimum find at least one option, which will excite you!
As discussed earlier resin bound driveways are extremely strong and quite smooth as a result it becomes hard for moss as well as algae to take hold in it. A benefit of that is that it means it is fairly easy to keep it in tip-top condition looking like new, year after year. Another plus point is that its porous characteristic allows rainfall to seep through it and into the ground directly below where it lands. This results in the rainwater being spread equally over the whole area of the drive - negating the need to install additional run away drains to provide an 'escape' route for rainwater. Resin Bound driveways are a flexible driveway choice, with modern-day coatings giving anti-slip and also UV resistance to stop colour fading it really is made to last. From our perspective opting for a resin bonded surface would best be installed for a patio area where it won't be subjected to the heavy vehicle traffic which a driveway would be. 

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Frequently Asked Resin Patio & Pathway Questions

  • Would you recommend a resin patio?

    We try to steer away from making any one particular surface recommendation for customers as each different surface may have particular merits for you. Often budget is one of the most important criteria and sometimes you may have initially thought you wanted one particular driveway or patio type but realised that it may not provide all the other practical benefits you wanted. We will try to get a good understanding of how you intend to use your driveway or patio and what you really want to achieve and then provide balanced points to help you make a decision that is best for your particular circumstances and budget.

  • Are resin patios permeable?

    A resin bound patio is one will which allow water to 'permeate' through it i.e. soak through and down rather than run across the surface.

    From an environmental and practical perspective, most councils don't want to see large amounts of water running down roads and towards drains, which can clog and cause localised flooding. As a result, councils will favour the installation of  resin-bound pathways

    For tarmac and both standard concrete and patterned concrete, the requirement to install drains or 'soaks' to prevent this water from getting to public locations may end up adding to your installation costs. 

  • Are resin patios low maintenance?

    Yes - as long as you've chosen a resin bound patio. As patios will endure less harsh conditions than a drive they are perfect for patios as surface dirt can be swept up easily and moss and algae struggle to fins a place from which to take hold


  • Can a resin pathway be re-laid on an existing base?

    This will depend on the state and quality of your base and how slabs have been fixed to the base. Generally, if you are looking to remove an existing patio the removal process will take an amount of the sub-base with it. At Driveways Rotherham we will inspect the state of the sub-base and more often than not a topping up and re-setting of the base will enable a new patio to be laid. This approach will end up saving you some money however if during the removal of your existing patio we discover that a poor or in some cases, no sub base has been laid this will require the same approach as installing a brand new patio where the ground needs to be dug to a required level, a proper base is installed before finally laying your paving.

  • What are the main differences between a resin pathway and block paving?

    A resin pathway - more specifically a resin bound path will be a very low maintenance option as weeds and algae will find it difficult to take hold whereas block paving will need more regular cleaning with weed killer applied to prevent weeds and moss from forming in between brick. This isn't a big task is done regularly taking the approach of prevention rather than cure.

    Block paving can be laid exactly as you want so you can create a unique design and mix bricks of different colours and should damage occur replacing bricks is much simpler than trying to patch repair a resin pathway.

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