Are resin bonded driveways any good?

Resin driveways are a popular choice when it comes to driveway surfacing. They are durable, SUDs compliant, and easy to maintain. What’s more, resin driveways are an aesthetically pleasing choice, particularly in residential areas.

How long does resin bonded driveways last?

Its longevity: resin bound paving is a long lasting durable surface. While guarantees vary between 10 – 21 years, when properly installed and maintained, can last for more than 25 years. It requires minimal maintenance: there are no weeds to ‘weed’ or loose stone to sweep.

Are resin driveways worth it?

Resin Driveways Are Durable As they are made up of multiple mixtures of ingredients like natural aggregate, stones, and recycled glass, they last for longer. Water does not damage these driveways since these materials are penetrative. Resin gives tough and also durable surface that does not wear out quickly.

How much should I pay for a resin drive?

Resin Driveway Prices

Driveway Size	Average Material Cost per m²	Total Estimated Cost
Small driveway 20 m²	£40	£950-£1,300
Medium driveway 50m²	£40	£2,150-£2,500
Large driveway 100m²	£40	£4,150-£4,500

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.

Can 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.

Do weeds grow through resin driveways?

The short answer is no, a resin driveway if installed correctly should be weed resistant, no weeds should grow through the surface, however it is possible for seedlings in the air to land on the resin driveway and cause some growth.

Is resin driveway cheaper than tarmac?

Both tarmac and resin are great options for use as a driveway surface. Tarmac may be the better option if you’re on a budget, as it is typically the cheaper of the two.

Is resin cheaper than 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.

Are resin drives Slippy?

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.

Do weeds come through resin driveways?

How much will a resin driveway cost?

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. With that in mind, it is clear to see why the size of the driveway in question is a key factor to consider.

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.

Can I jet wash my resin driveways?

Is resin cheaper than tarmac?

Is resin driveway slippery?

Do resin driveways 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.