Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 | Page 71

It has been noted that different and compliment the surrounding aggregates types produce different landscape. strengths of the finished surface, so if an installation is a driveway that will be taking turning 4x4’s, the choice of aggregate blend could improve the • A resin bound surface is easy to maintain. Unlike a loose gravel surface, it is resistant to weeds or lifespan of the surface. plant growth, it won’t trap leaves Once a base is ready for laying the migrate onto surrounding areas. resin bound surface on, a skilled four The surface will only need light man team of installers can lay up to pressure washing to keep it clean. 200 m2, in ideal conditions, per day. The surface can be ready to walk on after 10 hours and fully cured to take or litter and the aggregate doesn’t • A resin bound surface is very hardwearing. As mentioned before, the specified vehicles after 24 hours. a driveway taking a heavy vehicle Why use it? be laid at a deeper depth than a • A resin bound surface looks more attractive than tarmacadam or concrete. There are many different that will have to turn will need to footpath which will only ever be subjected to foot traffic. • A resin bound surface should last applications where you can use it in excess of 15 years depending and a myriad of different aggregate on the make of the resin and the blends to choose from to give you quality of the installation. Most are a unique finish to suit your taste guaranteed for at least ten years. Issue 38 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 71