The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:30 pm**

We have got someone coming round on Tuesday to give us a price for sealing an existing drive. I have looked on the internet at the various materials available from the least expensive to the most expensive but I get the impression from the technical information that now is not a good time to put it down, probably late spring with a bit of dry weather would be a better time.

The company is Drive Care UK if any one has heard of them.

Is a DIY job a realistic option if you use one of the better products such as Resiblock22

Would appreciate any advice

Joe Peddos

Posted: **Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:19 am**

Don't wish to get too technical here, but the urethane based product cures through a combination of solvent release (the solvent is there to facilitate easy application and prevent premature curing) and chemical reaction with the moisture (this could be in the air or within the block).
If the surface of the blocks are wet then the cure will happen before the sealer has a chance to penetrate the surface - you could possibly end up with an alternative to cling film over the surface of your drive.
Check the product data sheet before you decide if the conditions are right http://www.resiblock.com/22.html

The Brew Cabin

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