What Are Resin Bound Driveways?
Resin driveways are fixed together with small stones, with high-tech resin to form a smooth but solid surface. It provides grounds with a flat surface that often vary in colour depending on their purpose, which also adds a touch of quality and attractive surface to any property.
The mixture of resin and small stones can be used for both paving and driveways to add a more distinct look to your property. The mixture is then glued to an existing solid surface which produce a hard-wearing surface that requires relatively low maintenance.
Why Would You Want a Resin Driveway?
Resin bound driveways offer many benefits to your home and can be much more durable than regular driveways and paving. This is because when rainwater falls on the resin surface, it drains away. Due to the small gaps between the rocks, it allows water to pass through the surface without causing any damage to your driveway or paving on the property.
It can be used for many other projects including:
- Internal Flooring
- Driveways
- Paths & Patios
- Footways
- Cycleways
- Bus Lanes & Road Junctions
- Commercial Properties
- Parks
This means whenever you require resin paving, you can place it anywhere around your property for a range of different uses in various styles and colours.
What Are The Benefits Of Resin Driveways?
Resin driveways have a range of benefits compared to regular gravel for your driveway. Although resin driveways can often cost more than other driveways, the results offer excellent value for money. Here are some of the benefits:
- Versatile
- Durable & Long Lasting
- Range Of Colours Available
- Smooth Finish- No Bumps
- Little Maintenance
Resin driveways can be a cost-effective project. Durable and hard wearing, these driveways cost very little to maintain their quality. This makes it a wonderful choice when you are looking to redesign your paving around your home or driveway.
Additionally, as resin and small stones form a smooth and solid surface, it reduces the risk of you tripping on your drive or your vehicle being damaged by an unwanted bump. This also makes it great for accessibility if you are in wheelchairs, pushchairs or cycling.
Do Resin Driveways Have Colour Variety?
Resin driveways do have a colour variety, although different colours usually have different uses. For example, the bus stops and cycle tracks often use the red and green colours whereas driveways usually have a cream colour. However, if you want your drive to be a unique colour, then there are several different colours you can choose from.
The stone colours can vary between red, grey, yellow, cream, white and brown and will mould together to create a unique looking resin driveway. You have the availability to choose between these colours so you have the look you desire.
If you are looking at a selection of resin driveway colours, contact us for a professional new driveway on 01977 709860, 07880 686822 or 07825993458.
Do Resin Driveways Add Value to Your Property?
There are many ways that a resin driveway adds value to your property, but not just in terms of money. If you are looking to sell your property or thinking about selling in the future a resin driveway can offer some fantastic benefits. Homebuyers may prefer a home with a resin driveway compared to a more common gravel driveway, increasing the chances of selling your home.
According to Virgin Money, It’s estimated that an attractive driveway can add between 5% and 10% to the value of your home . This means that if the price of your house is 200,000, this price could rise to 220,000 even if your driveway did not cost that much. As it is an attractive style and unique look, it can increase your properties value.
Despite this, it will not always add the value you want to your property. Resin driveways can be expensive, so it is important to bear in mind that if you spend more than 10% of your property value, it will not add the value you want to your property and so you will not make a profit when it comes to selling.
Are You Allowed to Build?
In October 2008, a law change meant planning permission was required for homeowners creating a driveway with an area of more than five square metres if permeable material was not being used. As resin driveways are non-permeable, it means you must acquire planning permission in these situations.
Resin driveways can be built everywhere but planning permission is needed so that your driveway will reduce the chance of floods, which will lead to a cost-effective drive in the long run.
Get in Touch with Us Today
If you are interested in resin bound driveways or require resin paving for other uses, call us on 01977 709860, 07880 686822 or 07825993458.