• Make sure it is laid at a depth
suitable for the traffic it will be
taking. A resin bound system
should never be laid at less than
15mm and if it is taking vehicular
traffic then the depth must increase
accordingly.
• Confirm the resin is a UV stable
system. Whilst there are a few
different manufacturers and
suppliers of resin, the chemistry
of these products means there are
fundamentally two key types of
system produced. They are called
aliphatic and aromatic. Aliphatic
systems produce a long lasting, UV
stable surface. Whilst Aromatic
products are cheaper, they don’t
have the UV stability of the
aliphatic system, will discolour and
can degrade, becoming brittle over
time.
• If you need the surface to comply
with SuDS (Sustainable urban
Drainage System), the installation
as a whole needs to be taken in
to consideration. The use of a
resin bound surface does not
necessarily imply SuDS compliance
simply because it is permeable.
It should be used in conjunction
with permeable base courses
or soakaways to achieve SuDS
compliance. It is possible to create
a SuDS compliant surface using
any type of paving however a resin
bound surface offers a very simple,
cost effective decorative option.
So, now you know a little more about
resin bound surfacing, bear it in mind
Who uses it? What should you look out for?
The endless number of colour • Find a reputable installer. A resin
combinations make a resin bound
surface perfect for commercial
and domestic applications such as
driveways, pathways, conservatory
surrounds, gardens, public areas and
even tree pits. Specified by architects
or local authorities and chosen by
homeowners, a resin bound surface is
ideal for anyone that wants a refined
or eye-catching exterior surface.
bound surface is not a DIY product.
maintenance and can brighten up any
outdoor area.
The overall finish is dependent on
the base. The base plays such an
important part with any decorative
surfacing system that it should be
considered very carefully when
planning an installation. If the
surface shows any kind of lifting or
cracking this should be investigated
new resin bound surface.
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hard wearing, and eye-catching, low
• Damage to the current surface.
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