Why Resin Bound Driveways are becoming the best driveway choice

Resin bound driveways are becoming increasingly popular due to their wide range of colours and structural durability. With resin surfacing containing high weather resistant strength with low-maintenance is there really any other drive way surface competitor to match it? A major selling factor for the resin material is it’s permeability and it’s compliance to sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) requirements.

Resin bound materials consist of natural aggregates combined clear polyurethane or epoxy resin binder and binding sand.

What are some advantages of resin driveways?

Here are 8 reasons why resin bound driveways are a good choice for you:

• Colour selection
• Permeability
• High Strength
• All types of weather resistant
• Cost effective
• Eco-friendly
• Easy Maintenance
• Quick installation

Resin bound Vs Concrete: Everything you need to know

Concrete has been used for thousands of years. Concrete dates back to around 6500 BC. With it’s frequency of use and it’s popularity it is easy to see why it’s still used. Like any other product, concrete does have its flaws.

Here are three advantages of using concrete for a driveway choice:

• High strength
• Cost-Effectiveness
• Versatility

Here are three major concrete disadvantages:

• susceptibility to cracking
• Aesthetic limitations
• Maintenance requirements.

With people’s realisation of the disadvantages of concrete it is easy to understand why people want a strong surface that avoids cracking. A surface that provides elegance and beauty. A product that requires extremely low maintenance. This is why resin bound surfacing is becoming a superior choice.

“Say goodbye to cracks and hello to a seamless, stunning surface that stands the test of time.”

Concrete Vs Resin bound:

Resin Bound Vs Concrete	Resin Bound	Concrete
Permeability	Yes	No
Prone to cracking	No	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes	No
Maintenance	Low	High
Wide Colour variation	Yes	No

Resin bound Vs Tarmac: Everything you need to know:

Tarmac is a mixture of crushed stone or aggregate and tar. The tar acts as a binding agent to hold the aggregate together. it creates a solid and weather-resistant surface once compacted. Modern tarmac often uses bitumen. Bitumen is a thick, sticky, black substance derived from crude oil.

What are three advantages of using tarmac for a driveway?

• Good Traction
• Weather Resistance
• Durability

What are three disadvantages of using tarmac?

• Shorter Lifespan
• Prone to Damage from Heat
• Limited Aesthetic Appeal

Resin Bound Vs Tarmac	Resin Bound	Tarmac
Permeability	Yes	Yes
Prone to cracking	No	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes	No
Maintenance	Low	High
Wide Colour variation	Yes	No

The most durable eco-friendly driveway choice?

Here is why resin bound driveways are your most eco-friendly durable choice:

The world has faced many eco-problems. Concrete driveways have become a very popular driveway choice. Although the usage of materials such as concrete is a must to build a house, this doesn’t mean it needs to extend it’s usage into the driveway. Concrete has huge carbon emissions and resource consumption. We then move onto the next biggest driveway choice which is tarmac.

Tarmac is another non eco-friendly driveway choice by usage of Petroleum-Based Materials, carbon emissions and limited recycling.

Last but not least, we analyse resin bound materials for eco-friendliness. Resin bound materials are produced by Recycled Aggregates and no need for heating like tarmac. Due to the strength of the resin there is no need for frequent repairs like concrete which uses natural resources and substances for repair. The biggest downfall for non eco-friendliness is the production of the resin which uses chemicals. In comparison to tarmac and concrete, resin bound is the most eco-friendly choice.

Conclusion

In Ireland, tarmac and concrete seem to be the leading choice for driveway choices. Resin bound is becoming a new choice that has the strength of concrete and the durability of tarmac. From a visual perspective resin bound offers a far greater colour selection than both tarmac and concrete. Resin bound is fully permeable and the most eco-friendly choice for structural strength components. This is why resin bound surfacing will be a highly considered choice for driveways in Ireland in the coming years. For further information on resin surfaces contact us through our contact form.