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Terra1 said:
Looks really good! What was the approx cost per Sq M if you don't mind me asking? Are you up north or in the south? Been looking at this to replace our current tarmac driveway. Thanks
The company was www.sscindustrialflooring.co.uk They're based in Swindon but travel all over the UK apparently. Including a new brick edging it worked out at £60sq.m. for 20mm resin bonding. And I hope that it will last over 2 years!!! The fact SSC have been in business over 30years suggests that will be the case.
gred said:
Terra1 said:
Looks really good! What was the approx cost per Sq M if you don't mind me asking? Are you up north or in the south? Been looking at this to replace our current tarmac driveway. Thanks
The company was www.sscindustrialflooring.co.uk They're based in Swindon but travel all over the UK apparently. Including a new brick edging it worked out at £60sq.m. for 20mm resin bonding. And I hope that it will last over 2 years!!! The fact SSC have been in business over 30years suggests that will be the case.
gred said:
The company was www.sscindustrialflooring.co.uk They're based in Swindon but travel all over the UK apparently. Including a new brick edging it worked out at £60sq.m. for 20mm resin bonding.
And I hope that it will last over 2 years!!! The fact SSC have been in business over 30years suggests that will be the case.
Many thanks, that doesn't sound too painful but I guess you had a good base to work from. And I hope that it will last over 2 years!!! The fact SSC have been in business over 30years suggests that will be the case.
Terra1 said:
Many thanks, that doesn't sound too painful but I guess you had a good base to work from.
You do, and therein lies the problem.In our situation we had tarmac that was a few months old and laid by a proper contractor. However the drive has started lifting in large blisters as (it would appear) gases are rising from the tarmac and getting caught by the gas impermeable resin. The manufacturer claims the tarmac is at fault, but it isn't. It's a bit like sticking Selotape on paper, trying to peel it off, tearing the paper and then saying the paper is faulty.
So said:
You do, and therein lies the problem.
In our situation we had tarmac that was a few months old and laid by a proper contractor. However the drive has started lifting in large blisters as (it would appear) gases are rising from the tarmac and getting caught by the gas impermeable resin. The manufacturer claims the tarmac is at fault, but it isn't. It's a bit like sticking Selotape on paper, trying to peel it off, tearing the paper and then saying the paper is faulty.
Our tarmac has been down for approximately 32yrs, it's not cracked but it's not flat either. Wonder if this would suffer the same issue given it's been stable for so long?In our situation we had tarmac that was a few months old and laid by a proper contractor. However the drive has started lifting in large blisters as (it would appear) gases are rising from the tarmac and getting caught by the gas impermeable resin. The manufacturer claims the tarmac is at fault, but it isn't. It's a bit like sticking Selotape on paper, trying to peel it off, tearing the paper and then saying the paper is faulty.
Terra1 said:
So said:
You do, and therein lies the problem.
In our situation we had tarmac that was a few months old and laid by a proper contractor. However the drive has started lifting in large blisters as (it would appear) gases are rising from the tarmac and getting caught by the gas impermeable resin. The manufacturer claims the tarmac is at fault, but it isn't. It's a bit like sticking Selotape on paper, trying to peel it off, tearing the paper and then saying the paper is faulty.
Our tarmac has been down for approximately 32yrs, it's not cracked but it's not flat either. Wonder if this would suffer the same issue given it's been stable for so long?In our situation we had tarmac that was a few months old and laid by a proper contractor. However the drive has started lifting in large blisters as (it would appear) gases are rising from the tarmac and getting caught by the gas impermeable resin. The manufacturer claims the tarmac is at fault, but it isn't. It's a bit like sticking Selotape on paper, trying to peel it off, tearing the paper and then saying the paper is faulty.
Also bear in mind that resin bonded surfaces don't fill in uneven sections. So your drive will be just as bumpy, but more gravelly. Resin bound will fill imperfections better and is also gas permeable. But it's a different finish - a bit like a flapjack.
shouldbworking said:
Curious as been contemplating this to improve the appearance of the bare concrete drive we have at the moment - I'd assumed it would just be a case of slapping a layer of this on top of the existing concrete.
Yes, but if you've joints in the concrete they may show up.So said:
At a complete guess, I'd say it would be fine. But if it isn't it's an expensive problem for someone to put right.
Also bear in mind that resin bonded surfaces don't fill in uneven sections. So your drive will be just as bumpy, but more gravelly. Resin bound will fill imperfections better and is also gas permeable. But it's a different finish - a bit like a flapjack.
Thanks, food for thought!Also bear in mind that resin bonded surfaces don't fill in uneven sections. So your drive will be just as bumpy, but more gravelly. Resin bound will fill imperfections better and is also gas permeable. But it's a different finish - a bit like a flapjack.
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