Resin bonded driveway, worth it?

[Grumfutock]

Hi all

Just had a ridiculously expensive quote for one of these. They look nice and the salesman reckons they last for 30-40 years, I am not so sure.

Thoughts or experiences please.

That title should read 'Resin bonded'

Edited by Grumfutock on Monday 15th December 12:31

[Grumfutock]

Believe it or not I was quoted 40k!!!!! Just a normal size drive way, front area parking for 3 cars and a small strip at the back.

[Grumfutock]

hornetrider said:

What part of the country op?

Dorset. I should add the the drive will also need re-laying prior to installation but even so!

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Muncher said:

Grumfutock said:

Believe it or not I was quoted 40k!!!!! Just a normal size drive way, front area parking for 3 cars and a small strip at the back.

I think that "quote" tells you everything you need to know about that "company"!

My thoughts entirely. I must confess that I embarrassed myself by laughing in his face when he gave me the quote, I just could help it.

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Muncher said:

They will be back tomorrow and it will be a one time only "special" price if you sign up right there and then, "because they're in the area" of £20k. I will never entertain such companies, I have told a few before to get lost after taking the piss with stupid first quotes, including Everest who asked for £64k to do my windows!

Funny you should say that but I have already had that! 50% off sale but need a 3.5k deposit and signature right now deal. Once again they were shown the door.

[Grumfutock]

So has anyone had it done? Just wondering if a Resin bonded driveway is any better than block or Tarmac?

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hornetrider said:

My parents have now had three at three different properties. I think they are excellent, to be fair. Not cheap though.

Ah OK, that's what I was looking for. The last well and don't lose their look?

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Lostprophet said:

I was quoted £140 per sq meter. My drive is prob 50sq. Thats £7k!!!

I think these have to be laid on a sound drive way so if you have that it saves some money but if not they need to lay a new one first.

[Grumfutock]

Thank you mods.

[Grumfutock]

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.

Edited by Grumfutock on Tuesday 16th December 14:56