Pour on Gravel Resin for Driveways and Parking Lots (2024)

FAQs

Can I pour resin over my gravel driveway? ›

Quick and easy to install, our Pour On gravel binder provides a cost-effective way to bind and stabilise loose gravel. The gravel resin is most often used creating attractive and easy to maintain gravel landscaping and pathways. Pour On is the ideal polyurethane gravel binder to achieve a perfect resin stone surface.

The two most effective methods for stabilizing pea gravel are cement and permeable pavers. If you're stabilizing pea gravel with cement, it will hold for a while until it's eventually damaged by traffic and water exposure.

The average resin driveway cost per m² is around £40, but this depends on a number of factors. The larger the surface area, the lower the cost per m² as you get the economy of scale benefit. It also depends on the aggregate you choose, which resin you opt for and whether you want a resin bound or resin bonded drive.

Resin-bound surfaces are quite resilient, especially compared to concrete, self-binding gravel or traditional asphalt. When resin driveways are professionally installed and maintained by experienced landscapers, they have a life span of up to 25 years or more.

What material should my resin bound surfacing base be? For fully permeable surfaces a new porous base is required, replacing any existing concrete or tarmac. For a new non-permeable surface, existing tarmac or concrete are both absolutely fine as base materials, if they're in good condition.

Understanding Size and Coverage. Gravel should be a minimum of 4-inches deep. The smaller the gravel, the more even the coverage will be. If rocks are on the larger side, allow for an additional 1/2 inch.

Pea gravel, crushed granite and steel slag are some of the cheapest gravel options for driveways.

You can park lighter vehicles on the driveway at the end of the first week after installation. However, you'll need to wait approximately 30 days after installation before parking slightly heavier vehicles on the driveway.

Cost-effective: Gravel driveways are often the most affordable option upfront. This is why they're such a popular choice for homeowners on a tight budget. Excellent drainage: Gravel is permeable, allowing water to easily drain through and reducing the risk of standing water and potential flooding.

Why is my resin driveway crumbling? ›

Water Damage: Water infiltration, moisture, erosion, and freeze-thaw cycles can weaken the resin and lead to crumbling.

The cheapest driveway option you can have is typically a gravel driveway. Gravel is inexpensive and is easy to install, therefore keeping the labour costs down.

The short answer is 'no' – resin bound stone does not allow for weeds to grow up through the sub-base and thus up through to the surface. Although it may seem counterintuitive, the permeability factor of this system actually works in its favor when it comes to the weed resistant nature of the material.

Can I Do my Resin driveway myself, or should it be left to the professionals? A Professional Product needs a Professional Service. It's essential to seek out a specialist trades-person who can lay the resin to a high quality for a long-lasting and high-performance driveway.

If you're building a patio, you'll want to follow proper instructions for building a pea gravel patio, just hold off on adding the actual pea gravel for now. If you're filling driveway or patio creases, remove all existing gravel and wash it before putting it back in place with epoxy.

Outdoor Portable Tile is a great solution for flooring over gravel, as it is designed specifically to easily install over dirt, grass, gravel, stone, sand, concrete, or pavement. It is constructed using durable and rigid plastic, and it features a clip together design that makes a great DIY project.

Should You Add Concrete to Gravel? Some homeowners believe that adding concrete to a gravel driveway will help make it more solid. However, this approach will result in a driveway with a surface that breaks up easily.