Permeable, seamless, low-maintenance and very smart. Resin-bound surfaces work brilliantly on driveways, paths and patios across Cornwall and Devon, especially on the right sub-base. We install over fresh concrete or sound tarmac and finish flush to existing edges.
Resin only works as well as what's under it. We pour new tarmac or open-graded concrete as the base where the existing surface isn't sound, and let it cure before any resin goes down.
UV-stable aliphatic resin, not the cheaper aromatic resin that yellows and breaks down within a few years in Cornish sun. We use named-brand resin systems with manufacturer warranties.
Fully SUDS-compliant permeable finish, draining straight through the surface into the sub-base. No standing water, no ice in winter, no run-off issues.
Hand-trowelled in 18 to 22 mm depth, with a clean edge against thresholds, kerbs and gullies. Walked over within 6 hours, driven over inside 24.
Properly installed on a sound sub-base, 15 to 25 years before it needs significant attention. Lighter colours can show wear from oil spills sooner than darker mixes, but the resin itself is very durable.
Sometimes. If the tarmac is sound, flat and weed-free we can lay over it. If it's lifted, cracked or sinking we'd dig it out and re-base first. We survey before quoting so there are no surprises.
Yes. Resin handles wet weather and salt-laden coastal air well, which is most of Cornwall. Aliphatic resin holds its colour even in the strong south-coast sun. Heavy frost areas inland on the moors need slightly more care over the installation window.
Anything from natural buff and silver-grey through to dark basalt blacks and deep granites. We can do contrasting borders, set-in numerals and inlaid logos if you want a bespoke finish.
Very little. An occasional jet wash once or twice a year keeps it looking fresh. No re-sanding, no re-jointing, no weed pulling. That's most of the appeal.
A quick call or message with Robert is usually enough to know whether your resin bound driveways job is a good fit. No detail too small.