How To Install A Resin Driveway With Professional Support
First up, we’re going to start out by saying that while installing a resin driveway is a straightforward process, it’s not one to attempt as a DIY job. You want your driveway to not only look good, but also to stand the test of time, so it’s best to bring in a driveway company to do the dirty work.
Now we’ve got that out of the way, let’s explore how to install a resin driveway so that you understand the process and explain what a resin driveway is. So, resin driveways look like a stone carpet, but they are a mix of resin and aggregate stone. This provides a highly durable and smooth surface that is low maintenance and non-slip.
When it comes to installing a resin driveway, the process is relatively straightforward. We start by assessing the area where you want your resin driveway to ensure it’s the right kind of surface. Once we’ve established it is and taken measurements, we can get to work.
Step one is to dig out the old surface and lay a solid foundation for the resin. This is important as it ensures your driveway will be long-lasting and even.
Step two, we mix the aggregate and resin together and then lay it on your driveway. Step three, we let it cure before we give it a good tidy up and finish everything off.
One other aspect we should mention is that there are two types of resin surfaces: resin bound and resin bonded. What’s the difference? Resin bound surfaces are typically what we recommend for driveways because they allow water to drain through them. They are smooth underfoot and they look slick.
Resin bonded surfaces, on the other hand, have the stones sprinkled on top of them (rather than in the resin itself), which provides some extra grip. We’re more likely to recommend this option if you’re looking at resurfacing an area that has heavy footfall.
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