Driveway Ideas and Styles
When it comes to selecting a driveway installer, quality and trust should be your top priorities. At The Driveway & Home Improvement Company, we have over 35 years of experience and a real focus on customer satisfaction. All of our installations are carried out with the utmost professionalism by our fully trained staff. We guarantee that our projects will be completed on time and within the budget.
We have developed a reputation for setting and maintaining high standards in cost control, planning, scheduling, and project safety. Our experience and expertise gives us an advantage that other companies in the industry cannot match.
If you’re looking to upgrade your property with a driveway, patio, path, or child’s play area, The Driveway Company has you covered. We offer a variety of options including resin, tarmac, pattern imprinted concrete, and rubber compound. Our installers are insured and all of our work is backed by at least a 10 year warranty.
Upgrading your driveway will give your property added curb appeal and value. If you’re planning to sell your house, potential buyers will be more attracted to a home with a modern driveway.
Our installers are waiting to give you a free, no-obligation quote and move your project forward. Whether you are looking for a traditional or modern driveway, The Driveway Company is here to help you bring your vision to life.
Resin Bound Driveways
If you're searching for a driveway that won't crack under pressure, a resin-style pavement is a great choice. This style uses a combination of aggregate stones and a resin binder to create a strong and reliable layer.
People love resin driveways for their toughness and low maintenance requirements, particularly when you opt for the resin-bound style. It also looks great due to its design and color options, as you can pick from a variety of aggregate colors and mixtures.
Cost-wise, it's comparable to block paving or pattern-imprinted concrete. When it comes to specifications, you can choose from two - resin bonded or resin bound. Let's explore these.
Resin bonded driveways are the most affordable, costing as little as £40 per square meter. Additionally, you can apply it to existing hard surfaces such as tarmac or gravel. Unfortunately, this option doesn't offer as much durability as the other types of resin driveways, as the aggregate stones are not strongly attached to the resin, which can come loose over time. It also isn't permeable, so it won't drain water properly.
Resin bound driveways, on the other hand, have a mixture of aggregate stones and resin binder that creates a stronger bond and a more durable surface. Plus, it's fully permeable, so it's compliant with SUDS standards and is resistant to cracking. The only downside is the cost - it's more expensive, usually ranging from £90 - £120 per square meter. However, this is balanced out by its better durability and water drainage features.
In conclusion, we recommend resin-bound driveways for your upcoming renovation or housing project.If you’re looking for a durable driveway, you can’t go wrong with resin-style pavements. This form involves using a mixture of aggregate stones and a resin binder to create a sustainable, protective layer.
People praise resin driveways for their extreme durability and toughness. They can withstand heavy loads consistently without cracking, plus they’re low on maintenance, especially if you choose the resin-bound style (more on this later).picture of a Resin Driveway
If looks are more your concern, then you’ll be happy to know that resin driveways offer artistic allure via design and colour. You also may choose options for aggregate colours and types that lead to unique “mixtures.”
While they’re not the cheapest driveway types, they’re not that expensive either. On average, it’s comparable to what a block paving or pattern-imprinted concrete would cost you.
Within a general resin driveway, you’ll have several specification choices to make, each with its own pros and cons. Let’s look at a couple of them.
If you need more indepth information on resin driveways please take a look, this gives you a full run down of the 3 main styles of resin aggregate.
Pros and Cons Of Resin
The first specification is a resin bonded driveway. With this option, the resin binder is laid out on an existing surface, and the aggregate stones get sprinkled on top. Once set, any excess is swept up for reuse.
Resin bonded driveways are an incredibly inexpensive way to apply the resin to your driveway, costing as little as £40 per square meter. Another advantage is that you can use this procedure on an existing hard surface, such as tarmac or gravel.
The disadvantage, however, is that resin bonded driveways generally are not as durable as other types of resin driveways because the aggregate stones are not firmly bound to the resin, which is prone to loosening over time.
Resin bonded driveways also are impermeable, which means that water can’t pass through them to drain correctly. Hence, they are not compliant with SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) standards.
The other type of resin driveway is called resin bound. Here, both the aggregate stones and resin binder are mixed onsite before applying them to the surface. This mixture creates a stronger bond, making the surface far more durable than a resin bonded driveway.
This mixture also forms a fully porous surface that excels at draining water from the surface. Thus, it’s fully compliant with SUDS standards, helping prevent standing water from forming.
Their permeability also makes resin bound driveways resilient and highly resistant to cracking. They are, in fact, one of the most durable driveway ideas in the UK. As a bonus, there are a wide variety of colour and design options for especially discerning homeowners.
The only downside to resin bound driveways is that they’re much more expensive, running an average of £90 – £120 per square meter. The increased cost stems from the fact that it must have a sub-base applied first, much as brick paving does. But we believe that the better durability and water drainage features are well worth the cost.
We highly recommend resin-bound driveways for your next renovation or housing project.