For a driveway that is fully constructed as shown in the image above, you’ll have to be proficient and have installation experience. We do not sub-contract our projects. We are a family owned company with more than 30 years of expertise between us. We are skilled and reliable tradesmen, and we strive to become the leading company in the business.
What can I do to my Resin driveway by myself, or should I leave it to experts?
A high-quality product requires professional service. It is essential to find an expert tradesperson who is able to lay the resin to a top quality to create a durable and high-performance driveway.
It is constructed from individual stones, organic aggregates, recycled glass, and marble. They are all coated with an UV-resistant clear resin and mixed to create an even distribution.
The resin driveway materials are placed on top of the existing flat, solid surface, such as an asphalt driveway, provided that it’s not damaged and uneven. The laying of a resin-bonded paving is a major undertaking, and it’s likely you’ll require additional details like man-holes, edging secured, etc. It’s best to choose an expert to finish the project.
The most frequently made mistakes
The most frequent error that we observe in the installation of resin-bound surfacing is a mistake made by the contractor that occurs before the work has begun. Here are some of the most common reasons for a poor resin bound driveway installation
1.) 1) There is no U.V. resin is being used for the mix of resin. There is no U.V. resin is cheaper to purchase, saving you PS5 per square meter. Utilizing resin that is not U.V. isn’t immediately obvious It is likely that the customer has already paid before the driveway begins to fade.
2.) Some contractors put in with enough thickness. This may not be obvious at first glance but if it’s placed below a minimum of 15mm to allow for vehicular traffic and you are in trouble. Cutting corners using thicker layers is a typical issue. For your peace of mind All our installations are laid with the minimum of 18mm.
3.) Contractors who are using the improper mixers e.g. gravity mixers like Belle Mixers to mix the resin bound . This is a alarm, as mixing with these mixers is not a success for the resin bound product. At Resin Install, we use a Forced Action Mixer to make sure the stone aggregates and the resin are well mixed.
4.) Scarily the next point is becoming more well-known. Resin is now being bought on eBay! This is a huge no no! The cheap resin typically does not have the most important element in the longevity that the resin is made of. It is important that the contractor chooses an established supplier.
5.) The contractor is held to have very minimal or no responsibility for the client, nor remedy in case of a issue.