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Driveways & Paving

Resin Bonded (Scattercoat) driveway

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.46 PM

I have an old tarmac driveway of 150-200 square meters that I would like to improve. To have it removed and block paved, or going over the top with a resin bound system is proving to be very expensive. I have read about resin bonded where a layer of resin is placed over the existing surface and stones scattered into the resin. But there doesn't seem to be many companies that specialise in this in my area (Southern Hampshire). How does it compare in price to a resin-bound system? How long do these last? Any other things to consider? This of course assumes that the existing tarmac is in good enough condition for the overlay. Thanks

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4 Answers

Resin works

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Fareham
The resin your going on about is mainly used for footpaths
Answered10 May 2022
5

Sandbach Gardens

Rating: 5 out of 5
Crewe
If you drive straight in and out it could be done with scatter but as soon as you turn the steering wheel while stationary the power steering will twist the resin off. Also if the tarmac surface is lumpy, or worse, with pot holes this would have to be fixed otherwise it will show in new scatter surface as it's only thin layer,
Answered10 May 2022
1

Winchester paving

Rating: 5 out of 5
Winchester
What you are talking about is resin “bonded” stone which as you say is resin applied to an existing surface and the dried stone is then broadcast over and embedded into the resin. This is a good method but the underlying surface “must” be in a good state of repair as marks crack etc can show through. May be better off popping of the tarmac and laying loose aggregate.
Answered15 May 2022
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SJB building and construction services

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Bexhill On Sea
Resin bonded driveways are getting more and more common although if not laid right and in the right conditions with the right prep work can go horribly wrong and in that case will not last very long at all
Answered1 June 2022
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