Resin driveways vs Block paving → Which is better?
Choose the best for your driveway between Resin Driveways and Block Paving. Understand which is the best choice for you and think about the elegance of your property.
Having a beautiful and elegant driveway is a challenge that you take on to increase the value of your property as well as to enjoy the space in the right way while offering you peace and stability. If you are planning to surface your driveway, there are many different types of materials to consider. The dilemma and question that haunts all homeowners who want to install a new driveway is which one to choose Resin Driveways or Block Paving? If you are planning to give your driveway a new surface
What is a resin driveway?
Mixing several aggregates with resin creates a strong, suitable and elegant surface for your driveway. Especially from other types of driveways, a resin driveway is the right solution if you want to finally avoid water puddles because this type of material allows water to be deported from the surface to the depth. You have the opportunity to choose between the colors and variety of patterns offered mainly by Vuba Resin and the installation of the experts of Resin Bound London. A resin driveway can also be laid on a concrete or asphalt surface minimizing the costs of resin driveways to the maximum.
What are the benefits of resin driveways?
Compared to Block Paving models, the benefits are numerous. Starting from the durability, the elegance that appears after installation, the smoothness and the selected colors give an added value to your garden and undoubtedly to the home or business environment. By installing a resin driveways you have thought in the long term. Maintenance is relatively low and cost-free. You will only have to clean your driveway. And as I said above you definitely avoid the creation of puddles as the water penetrates from the surface to the depth. A resin surface is suggested for both residential and commercial environments where the smooth structure makes it more attractive and accessible.
How to install a resin bound driveway?
In recent years, this method of paving the surface of your driveways has become very demanding for everyone and undoubtedly the quality of the materials and the professionalism of the experts play an important role. You must first have all the information related to the terrain of your property if additional work needs to be done, such as excavation. Installing resin driveways by our team gives you an added guarantee that the surface paved with resin will have longevity and stability. This has been achieved through our experience since the beginning of the development of this industry. If you are planning to install a resin driveway in London, contact us and one of our team specialists will arrange a meeting with resin samples on your property.
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What is Block Paving?
Block Paving is one of the most traditional ways to install a driveway. The various shapes of blocks formed from clay, concrete or other materials and their intersection on the surface of your driveway creates a combination that enhances the appearance of your property. Also, repairing damaged blocks is very simple by easily replacing the damaged block.
Benefits of block paving driveways?
Compared to Resin Bound Driveways, Block Paving has the main advantage of only replacing damaged blocks easily and without the need for an expert. The variety of blocks gives you the opportunity to choose between colors and quality. Undoubtedly, your driveway looks beautiful with block paving but with resin it looks amazing.
Disadvantages of Block Paving?
Knowing that a block paving driveway cannot drain water collected from natural conditions, the main disadvantage is the creation of puddles and the germination of bad weeds and mold. This can become very stressful for you because it actually happens very often. Also, cleaning a Block Paving driveway always requires a specialist with a pressure pump, increasing the possibility of erosion and damage to the blocks.
Block paving driveway installed
Installing a block paving driveway requires special skills and experience in installing a block paving driveway. After consulting on your property and planning the work, a specialist collects data on how many blocks are needed, what layers should be laid, purchasing quality materials and installing them at the right time. If you have any more questions, you can see the FAQ or call us at 07904117175 and one of our experts will get in touch with you and explain to you on your property which one is most suitable for the home or commercial environment that you may have.
Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens
You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.
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