Resin bound drives - why so rare?

[MarkRW]

Hi,

We are looking at getting our driveway done and I have been looking into all the various options. I'm quite interested in having it done in resin bound. After looking at various sites on the internet it appears depending on which company, you could have a 15 year guarantee, oil/petrol can be just wiped off, it isn't prone to fading via UV light, it's permeable, it's fairly non slip etc.

With all these plus points why are there hardly any drives done using this? It may just be my area but I've been looking at drives quite a lot recently and haven't seen one drive done in this. Is it just down to cost and the fact it isn't very well know or are there some negatives with this product that I'm missing?

Thanks,
Mark

[local patios and driveway]

Its relatively new compared to other finishes. And it has been traditionally quite expensive, it does give your property the mark of an expensive finish.

[MarkRW]

Thanks for the reply.

Pricewise how does it compare if getting a new drive to say against a Tobermore Tegula drive for say 70sqm. When I say new drive, my current drive would need to be dug up so it wouldn't just be a case of putting a layer of the resin bound on top.

There doesn't seem to be many installers that local to me, I've no problem getting companies out to have a look/quote but if on average its looking at well over £100 per square metre I don't want to waste peoples time.

[Carberry]

Simeon from Ronacrete should see this thread and give you a rough idea of costs and put you in contact with some people qualified to install it or you can ring him yourself

Simeon Osen
Ronacrete Ltd - http://www.ronacrete.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1279 638 700

[rab1]

I`m sure Simone is a girl. ???

[simeonronacrete]

My wife thinks I'm a man, as do my girlfriends.

As you'd expect costs vary enormously. Our resin bound system, RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing, must be laid onto a sound, strong, structurally stable base such as tarmac or concrete. To comply with SuDS the base must be free draining or laid to falls (for more information see SuDS).

If you need a new base laid this will of course add to the cost, as will surface repairs, levelling, edge restraints, etc. Reckon though on £40 to £60 per m2, plus a new base if needed, all subject to site survey.

If you want a quote give me a call or drop me an email.

[lutonlagerlout]

My wife thinks I'm a man, as do my girlfriends.

quality comeback

:laugh: :laugh:
LLL

[rab1]

just the pictures in an old post led me to this incorrect conclusion. sorry

[cossicapri]

interested in how you can get away with a wife and girlfriends....LOL

[TomNewbold]

Mark,

You are right in that it has a wealth of benefits and is a really great surfacing product (when laid correctly!) but where excavations are involved, as in your situation, in comparison to say block paving it often proves expensive because of the requirement to provide a solid base such as asphalt or concrete plus the associated sub base.

If you are lucky enough to have an existing concrete or asphalt driveway that is in good sound condition then often, preparation of the surface is all that is required before laying a resin bound surface. In this instance, it becomes a viable alternative to block paving/slabbing.

Best of luck.

Tom Newbold

[simeonronacrete]

Resin bound surfacing has certainly taken off in recent years and captured the imagination of local authorities, private developers, English Heritage, domestic clients.

It is a beautiful surface and is definitely "something different".

Swimming pool surrounds are increasing popular, providing fantastic decor and good slip resistance whilst being bare-foot-friendly. The RonaDeck Resin Bound System has been tested to a very interesting German standard which assesses slip resistance on a wet surface with wet feet on an ever increasing incline. This case study of Combe Haven Holiday Home describes its use.

If you're interested in this aspect or any other feel free to drop me an email.

[Gayshasurfaces]

If the planned SuDS (sustainable urban drainage systems) legislation is successfully pushed through later this year you will start to see a lot more resin bound driveways and paving. Resin bound driveways are permeable making them SUDS-compatible and you will not require planning permission to install a permeable driveway.

[GB_Groundworks]

ive gotta ask how did you end up eing called gaysha surfacing

as in geisha

[seanandruby]

Giles stop being homophobic :;):

[simeonronacrete]

I thought a homerphobe was someone who didn't like The Simpsons.