Resin bonded driveway, worth it?
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Eleven said:
Definitely resin bonded and not resin bound? They are two different things and one of the replies above refers to bound whereas you have asked about bonded. Bonded is cheaper than bound.
Resin bonded - aggregates are bonded with resin onto the surface, probably using a broadcast method (scattering aggregates onto wet resin). The finish is fairly matt and impermeable, the drive will drain at the surface level.
Resin bound - the aggregates are mixed with resin and the resulting mixture is applied with a trowel. It's a minimum of 12mm thick, is a bit glossy in appearance and it drains at the substrate level. So if you've got any pooling issues you can look forward to some green patches. But if you want to drain through the surface deliberately this is the one to have.
I've been quoted about £20/m for bonded onto a 6mm bitmac forecourt. The company is based in Yorkshire. I have been quoted up to £65/m by other firms.
I think it was the bounded one then. He did mention that it could drain and you would not get any pooling.Resin bonded - aggregates are bonded with resin onto the surface, probably using a broadcast method (scattering aggregates onto wet resin). The finish is fairly matt and impermeable, the drive will drain at the surface level.
Resin bound - the aggregates are mixed with resin and the resulting mixture is applied with a trowel. It's a minimum of 12mm thick, is a bit glossy in appearance and it drains at the substrate level. So if you've got any pooling issues you can look forward to some green patches. But if you want to drain through the surface deliberately this is the one to have.
I've been quoted about £20/m for bonded onto a 6mm bitmac forecourt. The company is based in Yorkshire. I have been quoted up to £65/m by other firms.
Edited by Grumfutock on Tuesday 16th December 14:56
Grumfutock said:
Eleven said:
Definitely resin bonded and not resin bound? They are two different things and one of the replies above refers to bound whereas you have asked about bonded. Bonded is cheaper than bound.
Resin bonded - aggregates are bonded with resin onto the surface, probably using a broadcast method (scattering aggregates onto wet resin). The finish is fairly matt and impermeable, the drive will drain at the surface level.
Resin bound - the aggregates are mixed with resin and the resulting mixture is applied with a trowel. It's a minimum of 12mm thick, is a bit glossy in appearance and it drains at the substrate level. So if you've got any pooling issues you can look forward to some green patches. But if you want to drain through the surface deliberately this is the one to have.
I've been quoted about £20/m for bonded onto a 6mm bitmac forecourt. The company is based in Yorkshire. I have been quoted up to £65/m by other firms.
I think it was the bounded one then. He did mention that it could drain and you would not get any pooling.
Resin bonded - aggregates are bonded with resin onto the surface, probably using a broadcast method (scattering aggregates onto wet resin). The finish is fairly matt and impermeable, the drive will drain at the surface level.
Resin bound - the aggregates are mixed with resin and the resulting mixture is applied with a trowel. It's a minimum of 12mm thick, is a bit glossy in appearance and it drains at the substrate level. So if you've got any pooling issues you can look forward to some green patches. But if you want to drain through the surface deliberately this is the one to have.
I've been quoted about £20/m for bonded onto a 6mm bitmac forecourt. The company is based in Yorkshire. I have been quoted up to £65/m by other firms.
I think it was the bounded one then. He did mention that it could drain and you would not get any pooling.
If you just want a gravelly looking drive and have plenty of fall / can drain within your curtilage then bonded may be the way to go. If you need to drain through the surface to achieve this then bound might be worth a look.
There's also the aesthetic to consider. Our requirement is in front of a period property so bonded is more suitable due to being less glossy.
d so I contained my laughter until he was out of earshot. BoRED S2upid said:
They look great if you ask me but by god do you pay for it. I couldn't justify twice the price of Tarmac. Good to know it can be laid on top of a decent Tarmac drive that could be a future option for when the Tarmac starts to look tired.
Yes, laying it on top of decent tarmac is ideal.bigee said:
Just remember the regs re SUDS (as in not draining onto highway/pavement )although pricy this is when resin bound comes into its own as it is porous (although you need to lay over porous tarmac as well) 18mm is recommended for a driveway.
If the drive has a fall I believe you can lay it on impermeable bitmac, the but the water drains at the surface of the bitmac not the resin bonded aggregate. Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff