Does a resin driveway need a soakaway?

A resin bound surface can handle 850 litres of water per square metre per minute. The system can also be laid directly on top of old Bitmac or concrete, but it will require a suitable soakaway or drainage flow.

Do a resin driveways need drain?

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As long as the driveway is installed correctly, there should be no drainage issues. The technology on which these driveways are built allows water to penetrate through them. The reason behind this is that resin has a good permeable surface.

Does water soak through resin?

A resin bound system is porous, allowing water to pass through the small gaps between aggregates and resin.

How do resin driveways drain?

A resin bound driveway allows water to soakaway from the surface via gaps between the stones. Depending on the size of the aggregate used determines the size of the gap; even the finest aggregate provides enough drainage. To be SuDS compliant, a surface needs to allow water to permeate through it.

What goes under a resin driveway?

Tarmac and concrete are the most suitable bases for resin driveways. The Resin Mill's permeable resin bound materials can be laid directly onto an existing tarmac surface if it is in suitable condition, or (after sufficient time), a newly installed one.

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What are the problems with resin driveways?

There are a number of things that can go wrong in the installation of a Resin Bound surface – we will highlight the most common issues and problems and advise you on how to avoid them. Common issues include unexpected rain damage, surface detachment or shading, reflective cracking and iron spotting.

Is a resin driveway cheaper than block paving?

Overall resin-bound paved driveways are cheaper than block paving. There are of course many factors to consider such as the size of the area, the condition of the surface that you are laying on, materials used and the amount of labour.

Is resin driveway waterproof?

Resin bonded surfacing may be laid on a solid base of concrete, asphalt concrete or hot rolled asphalt; steel and timber substrates are also suitable but application to oily timber such as Cedar should be avoided. Resin bonded surfacing, although non-porous, should not be regarded as waterproof.

Are resin driveways worth it?

If you're looking to make a long-term investment on your property or driveway, resin paving is a sensible choice. Resin paving can last for more than 25 years, which means it's incredible long lasting and great value for money too.

Can a resin driveway be laid on a slope?

You'll be happy to learn that resin bound surfacing is perfectly suitable for sloped driveways, but more than that, it's one of the best driveway materials on the market to combat the issues that can arise when applying a new surface to a sloped area.

Are resin driveways better than block paving?

A Resin Bound surface is very easy to maintain, and arguably lower maintenance than Block Paving. Block Paving can be susceptible to weed growth between slabs and can fade after UV exposure. They also need regular pressure washing to keep their natural vibrancy.

Are resin driveways slippery?

If they lay a mix of straight aggregate and resin, without the aid of anti-slip sand or glass grit, then the surface will be extremely slippy when wet. For areas that require extra traction you can sprinkle a fine glass grit into the surface after installation while the resin is curing.

How much does resin driveway cost UK?

The cost of a resin driveway is typically around £2,400 in the UK, including aggregate, for a 40m2 area. Prices will differ according to the quality of materials and location. A resin drive will range between £40 to £70 per m2, with an average of about £60.

Which is better resin or tarmac driveway?

Resin driveways provide you with an anti-slip surface as they are installed with a smooth finish and no loose chippings (and are SUDS compliant). Whilst tarmac is a sturdy surface and can withstand strong forces of pressure, over time the bonds can weaken and create loose stones.

Can you pressure wash a resin driveway?

The short answer is yes – you can jet wash a resin surface such as a resin bound driveway or patio.

Why do resin driveways crack?

Surface Cracking in the Resin – Cracks will typically appear in a resin bonded surface where poor materials have been used by the installer, or where an insufficient quantity of resin has been mixed with the stone.

How thick should a resin driveway be?

The industry recommended thickness for resin bound stone is classified as being at least three times thicker than the largest grade of stone. In most cases, the largest grade of stone used would be 5mm and therefore making 15mm an appropriate depth.

What are the benefits of a resin driveway?

Does a resin driveway add value to your house?

You may be considering if the driveway is worth cleaning up, or about adding one to your home. You may be surprised to learn that a driveway does add value to your home. On estimate a driveway can increase your property's value by 5-10%. That is quite a bit for an area you do not really need to pay a lot to revamp.

How much is resin driveway per sqm?

A new resin drive will range from £40 per m2, to a high of £70 per m2. On average, a UK customer will pay in the region of £50 per m2.

How long do resin drives take to set?

After around eight hours have elapsed, you should be able to walk on your drive without any problems. However, if you want to drive on it, we recommend waiting 24 hours. If you walk or drive onto your resin driveway before it has set, you could cause a great deal of damage.

How do you maintain a resin bound driveway?

In order to remove leaves, sand soil and such like materials from resin bound paving, it can be swept clean with a stiff brush. Hosing the resin surface down with clean water will also clean the paving. It is common that regular brushing and washing is the only maintenance required for resin-bound surfacing.

Does resin driveway crack?

Once the resin driveway has been installed, any issues that may arise usually occur in the following days from completion. Once a few days have passed, there are very few problems that could happen, except possible cracking on the surface.

Does resin bound driveway crack?

On a resin bound driveway the resin and the stones which bond together need to work with one another to make a strong, attractive surface. It is important that both the resin and stones are equally portioned, as a disproportionate amount of each can lead to imbalances that cause cracks.