Resin mortars on steep slopes? - Use of resin mortars on steep slopes

Dave71 · Post: # 90124Post **Dave71** Fri May 24, 2013 9:02 am

I'm building a garden path using granite setts, and was going to try a resin mortar like Rompox Easy.

The path will have two short steep ramps, both about 1m long and rising by 30cm - roughly a 1:3 slope.

My question is, is a resin-based mortar like Rompox Easy ok to use on a steep slope?

I wasn't sure if it'd be 'sticky' enough to stay in the joints, or whether it is free-flowing and might come out.

I'm using rough edged setts, so the joints may be up to 15mm in places.

haggistini · Post: # 90125Post **haggistini** Fri May 24, 2013 12:15 pm

No problem with the easy joint stuff as its quite stiff I woul compact all the joint as the brush in stuff can deteriorate over time.

Fri May 24, 2013 4:15 pm

in my experience the polymerics do NOT stand the test of time
2 part resin compounds are better gftk for instance or good old sand and cement
LLL

Dave71 · Post: # 90227Post **Dave71** Mon May 27, 2013 5:11 pm

Thanks for the advice. I'd read about Romex Easy on the main site, but since looking through the forums here it doesn't get a good report. I think I'll go for the GtfK VDW-800 instead. I made a few inquiries and apparently it's ok to use on a slope.

I'm just a DIYer, and didn't feel confident that I wouldn't leave a lot of stain marks with traditional sand and cement. I did try a test run, but found pointing the rough setts was a bit tricky compared with flat flags.

Cheers.