Landscape & Urban Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 58

BOUND SURFACING THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPING – RESIN BOUND Resin Bound surfacing has taken the landscaping industry by storm with a surge in popularity over the last 5 years, making it the fastest growing surfacing application in the UK. Compared to other surfacing solutions such as block paving, concrete and macadam, resin bound offers considerable advantages and is being viewed by many designers and contractors as an integral feature of landscaping and the ideal solution for driveways, paths and patios. One of resin bound’s key advantages is permeability. With urbanisation, flood risk and unpredictable weather becoming everyday issues 58 www.landud.co.uk with serious consequences, homeowners are increasingly interested in ‘futureproof’ solutions; equally importantly, government legislation now insists all new driveways must comply with SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) regulations. Resin bound is SUDS compliant, and planning permission is not required providing a porous subbase or suitable soakaway exists. It can handle up to 850L of water per m2 per minute! Furthermore, resin bound is fade, weed and frost resistant. As well as these practical benefits, it also has considerable aesthetic advantages. The range of colours available is incredible and design opportunities are limitless. From geometric patterns to personalised letters; bespoke logos to contrasting colour blocks – the design of any resin bound project is limited only by imagination. Follow us @ludmagazine