Resin driveways - Any good?

[Mr Bishi]

Just had a text from the wife to say that her car door has swung open whilst putting the kids in the car and hit the Evo. This is the third time this has happened, we are now getting a new driveway!

I like the look of the resin driveways but just wondered what they are like and how they compare cost wise to say blockwork.

Due to the size of the driveway the cars will be parked in more or less the same exact spot, will they start to sag where the cars are parked?

Should I be concerned about the fact that once laid the Resin is permanant? Might be an issue if drains etc need to be dug up?

Does anyone have any recomendations on aternatives to Blockwork that doesn't cost a fortune?

Does anyone have a recomendations on people around the Ruislip/Pinner area that they have used to lay their driveways?

Edited by Mr Bishi on Wednesday 5th February 10:55

[jdw1234]

I asked about this a few months ago.

Indicative quotes of over £40k put me off a bit.

I think its great that it looks like gravel (not "3.16 key") but kids can skate/scooter on it.

[Mr Bishi]

I thought it would be expensive as it doesn't appear to be very common and I've only seen it on quite expensive houses.

Are there any other alternatives to blockwork that don't cost the earth?

[jdw1234]

Gravel or tarmac in various colours.

[Spudler]

Decorative or patterned concrete.
Do the groundwork (base) your self and you'll save loads.

[sandman77]

jdw1234 said:

I think its great that it looks like gravel (not "3.16 key") but kids can skate/scooter on it.

Serious question. What is 3.16 key?

EDIT: I think I get it. Do you mean 3.14 (PI)?

[Turn7]

sandman77 said:

Serious question. What is 3.16 key?

pie key

[jdw1234]

sandman77 said:

jdw1234 said:

I think its great that it looks like gravel (not "3.16 key") but kids can skate/scooter on it.

Serious question. What is 3.16 key?

EDIT: I think I get it. Do you mean 3.14 (PI)?

Doh!!! Yes, 3.14

[wolfracesonic]

All you need to know about resin surfacing(or any other surfacing for that matter

http://www.pavingexpert.com/resin.htm

[civicduty]

Mr Bishi said:

Just had a text from the wife to say that her car door has swung open whilst putting the kids in the car and hit the Evo. This is the third time this has happened, we are now getting a new driveway!

Is it allowed to suggest a new wife who is better at opening car doors.

I'll

[was8v]

They have had it at work for maybe 4yrs. Looks awful where they have dug it up to get to drains etc after laying and patched it up.

Also in shaded puddly bits its gone very green. Don't know how resistant it is to powerwashing down.

Looks great when new though!

[bigdom]

civicduty said:

Mr Bishi said:

Just had a text from the wife to say that her car door has swung open whilst putting the kids in the car and hit the Evo. This is the third time this has happened, we are now getting a new driveway!

Is it allowed to suggest a new wife who is better at opening car doors.

I'll

Change the wifey car to one with sliding doors.