Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:13 pm
Hello all,
My first post but I've read a huge amount on here and also on a lot of manufacturers sites.
I've got a circa 175m driveway to be resurfaced. It is currently tarmac in good, level condition. There are also some small and pointless little grass borders that I would like to have in-filled so that I end up with a uniform drive way. My house is a 400 year old farmhouse and I'd like something in keeping with that.
I'm probably one of the rare people on here that isn't obsessed by a low price. I don't want it paved in unicorn horn but I'm perfectly happy paying a premium bill for a top quality job.
The problem I'm having is that I'm now going round in circles because I've got too much conflicting advice. As I see it:
Tarmac/ Concrete- Just won't look right outside a very nice house
Imprinted Concrete - I don't like the look of it personally
Concrete block paving- I really like the look of blocks but hate the constant weeding that seems to be needed. Some people are telling me that they can be sealed to prevent weeds but others say that sealing is a waste of time.
Resin bound/bonded- I have spent a load of time reading about both and it seems to be Catholic/ Protestant. The bound guys hate bonded and vice versa. I personally love the look of both but am worried about the stories of the resin separating or cracking.
Bredon/ gravel- I've even gone back to the idea of "stuff it, let's just put gravel down and accept that I'll be spending Sundays with a rake and a brush"
For those of you in the know, how would YOU choose between the surfaces. If you had the choice between resin bound/bonded, concrete block or something else and you just wanted a maintenance and worry free surface, what would you go for?
Thanks
My first post but I've read a huge amount on here and also on a lot of manufacturers sites.
I've got a circa 175m driveway to be resurfaced. It is currently tarmac in good, level condition. There are also some small and pointless little grass borders that I would like to have in-filled so that I end up with a uniform drive way. My house is a 400 year old farmhouse and I'd like something in keeping with that.
I'm probably one of the rare people on here that isn't obsessed by a low price. I don't want it paved in unicorn horn but I'm perfectly happy paying a premium bill for a top quality job.
The problem I'm having is that I'm now going round in circles because I've got too much conflicting advice. As I see it:
Tarmac/ Concrete- Just won't look right outside a very nice house
Imprinted Concrete - I don't like the look of it personally
Concrete block paving- I really like the look of blocks but hate the constant weeding that seems to be needed. Some people are telling me that they can be sealed to prevent weeds but others say that sealing is a waste of time.
Resin bound/bonded- I have spent a load of time reading about both and it seems to be Catholic/ Protestant. The bound guys hate bonded and vice versa. I personally love the look of both but am worried about the stories of the resin separating or cracking.
Bredon/ gravel- I've even gone back to the idea of "stuff it, let's just put gravel down and accept that I'll be spending Sundays with a rake and a brush"
For those of you in the know, how would YOU choose between the surfaces. If you had the choice between resin bound/bonded, concrete block or something else and you just wanted a maintenance and worry free surface, what would you go for?
Thanks
