A Resin Driveway Offers A Lot Of Benefits
If you are thinking of having a resin driveway for your home, there are some things that you need to take into consideration. A resin driveway can look fabulous, but it needs to be installed correctly and with the right type of resin.
There are different types of resins. If you are opting for a light-colored stone, then you need a light-colored resin, but also one that is UV resistant. With a darker stone and darker resin, protection from UV is less of a problem, especially if a lot of the driveway is in shade.
Resin driveways in Kent provide a permeable surface, but this only works if the surface below is permeable as well. A small stone aggregate will not drain as easily as a larger stone, so one should only use small stone if a drainage system is in place. The best way to install a resin driveway is with a full preparation of the substrate, a new sub-base, and a resin installation using the right aggregate. If you are going for a resin overlay, the existing concrete or tarmac base needs to be in good condition and any cracks filled in order to ensure that the overlay will not crack later.
If you are opting for a resin overlay on top of tarmac or concrete, it may be possible to drill into the surface in order to increase drainage, but this needs to be done carefully in order to avoid structural damage.
A resin driveway will minimize puddles or ice forming and will avoid the growth of molds and weeds provided that it is kept clean. This only needs to be washed down occasionally with a power washer and a sweep using a stiff brush.
You can use single-colored resin, or you could also use different colors to create patterns in the driveway. Whatever you choose, a resin driveway can look visually stunning. It will also be highly durable and hard-wearing, providing a smooth surface with no loose stones. It also provides a good grip for both vehicles and pedestrians and is therefore safe for disabled access, children, pushchairs, and so on.
A resin driveway can be relatively low cost when used as an overlay, but there will obviously be more involved if starting from scratch. If you think that a resin driveway would be suitable for you, at Base Driveways we are always willing to provide you with a free site survey and quotation without obligation.
