Resin bound on tarmac

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John25
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Post: # 108090Post John25

a few people I've spoke to say that fresh tarmac needs to be left a good few days before overlaying with resin whereas other people overlay the next day without problems. Is there a right & wrong way or is it just people's personal opinions
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seanandruby
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Post: # 108091Post seanandruby

I'm not sure if there would be a contra reaction between tarmac and resin but as on most things it might be a good idea to leave it a couple of days.
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John25
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Post: # 108093Post John25

Yeah we usually do leave it a couple of days just to be safe. I didn't know if there was any science behind it though or just do it in case.
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seanandruby
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Post: # 108094Post seanandruby

found this
If you press the link for resin bonded they recommend you leave tarmac for a month for oils etc: to dry out. Then sealed with resin acrylic. Hope this helps.
sean
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John25
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Post: # 108096Post John25

I'd heard it was something to do with oils but I didn't know if there was any truth in it. A month seems a bit ott though. My brother in law works for one of the biggest resin driveway company's in Yorkshire & they only leave them a couple of days.
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Nigel Walker
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Post: # 108181Post Nigel Walker

You can install RESIN BOUND on a newly laid tarmac surface without any problems. We normally install our SureSet Resin Bound on tarmac the day after the tarmac has been laid.
SureSet have recommended this method and I have had no problems in the many installations that I have done

Installing RESIN BONDED may be a different story. As I do not do this method of resin surfacing, I cannot pass comment on whether you have to wait for a period of time or not

A lot of people get confused with both the resin systems and call them all the same name

Resin Bound is where the aggregates and resin are mixed together using a Special Pan Mixer and then hand trowelled to a seamless surface between 16 and 22mm thick - depending on usage.
Resin Bonded is where the resin is applied to the existing surface using a roller and then a fine grade of aggregate is scattered over the resin and the left to set. This method is only a few millimetres thick.
Resin Bonded is basically a cheap and nasty method that I wont touch with a barge pole.
Resin Bound is the more expensive, but more professional and longer lasting surface - If done correctly !

Nigel
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