We had an interesting discussion recently with a potential client wanting  to discuss the  resin bound and resin bonded options for a leafy patio area.

Our response to  the question which is the best resin bound or resin bonded ? was as follows –

“Good morning and apologies for the delay in reaffirming our chat a few days ago.
You were quite correct in there being 2 types of resin and you were right to try and clarify  the differences in purpose, installation and requirements etc.

The two types  (we will list as it is easier for clarity and to be aware of the strengths, purposes and differences between the 2 resins).

Resin bonded (Bonds to a surface below) 

Applied to an existing surface – concrete or tarmac (non porous surface)  for vehicles, possibly slabbs/paving if foot traffic only.
NOT porous
Less expensive
Does not affect existing levels
Anti slip and weed resilient
Can be completed in a day

Resin bound (bound in a mixer and trowelled on)

Applied to a prepared compacted hardcore type surface (porous) existing surfaces should be removed unless already porous
Is porous
More expensive
Will affect existing levels if applied to existing surfaces (which we don’t advocate)
Requires more preparation work and will probably require (skips)  waste /rubble removal

For your particular purpose – in our opinion it would be difficult to advocate either of these resin applications. As you explained you do have an ongoing fight with weeds and growth in the non slabbed areas in between the slabs/garden/path areas.

We  would suggest a keener management of the area (s) that are causing you the concern  – perhaps ask your gardener to look at a resin based jointing compound sometimes known as a patio mortar.

There are also patio (which covers quite a wide field of surfaces – blocks and paving slabbs for eg)  maintenance companies a local one is CDS –  https://cdsservicesltd.co.uk/.  We  would suggest trying them and seeing if they can help to try and seal the area more?

However one important aspect to consider is that if an area is fully sealed and becomes non porous where does the water go? By the same token if you leave it as it is,  it will always require management weed control as you aware aware weeds don’t only grow up but they embed and flourish!

What we all need to realise (and we have been guilty of this) is that nothing is perfect!  Its a case of trying to work out the best for you and the area causing you concern which is what you are doing.

You live in a beautiful part of Nottinghamshire but that has a price!  Weeds and growth on your patio/path garden area will be more occurring because of the very nature of the area you live in. We always say to clients and enquirers one shoe does not fit all.

I hope we have given you a little more information to make a more informed decision.  Sometimes it is better to stick with what you have and continue to work with it.
Good luck”

You will see we have not suggested either as an option.  Resin is an amazing and resilient product but  it is not always the right product.

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This week we have received a request to provide anti slip surfacing for a steel surface for a local company.  This is a project we will be looking to complete at the earliest as, as always resurfacing works are required as a matter or urgency.

This week the forecast is a frosty outlook, so it will not be an option to complete the works too soon.

Each year the UK is subject to diverse winter weathers! Snow and rain, frost and sunshine!  These elements can create issues on tarmac and concrete surfaces (you only have to look at the roads and potholes).  With our resin bonded surfacing being quite aggressive to the touch, there is not much out there for the driveway paving and patio surfaces  to rival the superb anti slip qualities Drive-Cote’s resin bonded aggregate can provide.

We have been working with resin now for a number of years see our previous posts on works and enquiries.

Mansfield, Shirebrook, Ripley, Ilkeston, heanor, Alfreton, Bingham, Shirland, Stonebroom, Sheffield, Chesterfield.  Call for a free no obligation quote.

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As the start of the season begins we thought we would  remind everyone of the possible driveway surface solutions available.  Obviously when we say driveway we include paths and patios in this subject.

• Resin Bonded Stone
• Resin Bound Paving
• Block paving
• Imprinted concrete
• Tarmac
• Concrete

No one surface is the ideal, especially if the subject matter is external.  Whilst we in the UK are not subject to severe weather conditions as a whole, we still need to be respectful of elements which can create the need for possible driveway surface solutions.

The freeze thaw effect which has not had much effect this year, is the main cause of surface deterioration with tarmac and concrete.  Potholes and shelling being obvious evidence of the how the weather can damage our driveways paths and patios.  That said the surface damage is generally superficial and if treated or protected soon enough further deterioration will not occur.

Resin bonded stone and resin bound paving very often confused as the same ( which they are definitely not), block paving, imprinted concrete, tarmac and concrete are all possible options but it should be realised there is a downside to all  external surfacing.  It may be a maintenance option is necessary (block paving and imprinted concrete for example).  We always recommend all possible driveway surface solutions are considered carefully.  Consider why you need to address the area, or if it is just a cosmetic solution you required.

[See image gallery at www.drive-cote.co.uk] We try to provide the pro’s and cons with all our clients.  As a Mansfield based company we aim to offer honest advice.  For example consider what is already down and the purpose for what you are considering possible driveway surface solutions for – is it to protect? Is it to look attractive?  Is it a necessary finish?  Do you want a choice of colour?

Remember you do not have to resurface in in one go your driveway path or patio area can be an organic development and can even create kerb appeal.

Mansfield, Ripley, Heanor, Belper, Shirebook, Warsop, Blidworth, Bilsthorpe call now for a free quote.

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We had a potential customer this week requesting a visit as a result of a referral.  Not the usual type as this enquiry had come through as a result of our proven resin bonded works.

They had recently moved into a Nottingham property in Tollerton.  The property was already benefiting from our resin bonded stone previous installed about 6 years ago.  The resin bonded aggregate had been installed on a large concrete area on a side elevation.  This proven resin bonded works had impressed the the new occupants that much that they contacted the previous owners to obtain our details.

We have now booked into quote to match the proven resin bonded works to incorporate  the driveway in the same finish as the original.

[See image gallery at www.drive-cote.co.uk] The choice of available colours has widened extensively and with our suppliers of both the resin and the special aggregate being local we are confident of our product and the installation.

So if you want to view an proven resin bonded works close to you call for a free quote.

Can be completed in a day

No skips necessary

No mess and disruption

Providing a virtually weed and maintenance free option for concrete, tarmac and imprinted concrete

Anti slip with a choice of natural or coloured finishes.

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The resin bonded driveway forthcoming season is already fast approaching!  Order book being filled on a daily basis.

Over the forthcoming months it gives Drive-Cote Ltd opportunity to reflect on the past 17 years as the resin bonded driveway forthcoming season approaches fast.

As a local Mansfield Company we have been supporting local businesses in the area and recently we have a 12^th anniversary mention in The Onestop Local magazine  along with a few other local businesses.

We are proud to say

“Drive-Cote Ltd is a local  family owned business run by Simon and Faith on Berry Hill Lane Mansfield.  We at Drive-Cote Ltd provide individual, attractive and durable resurfacing resin bonded stone options for driveways, paths and patios.

Since the start of trading in 2000 we have been offering a friendly and bespoke service with free no obligation quotes.  No salesman!

With our resin bonded stone resurfacing you can have a choice of colours and/or designs.  We reuse your existing concrete, tarmac or imprinted concrete as a base being able to complete in most cases, in a day, with minimal mess and disruption. No skips required.

Drive-Cote Ltd resin bonded stone installs mean that existing levels and surfaces remain the same and with a virtually maintenance free and anti slip surface, slips trips and falls can be a thing of the past. 

With over 15 years of experience Drive-Cote Ltd can protect and rejuvenate your driveway path or patio.  Don’t take our word for it ask to see a completed job near you!  16 years of keeping it local! We now also offer a bespoke gate service as a compliment to driveway and path resurfacing. Visit our website www.drive-cote.co.uk  for more information.

Don’t take our word for it.  We have been advertising in the One Stop Local for the full 12 years of their circulation and continue to receive the enquiries to prove it.  Read and retained the One Stop Local Magazine is informative and interesting with articles and reviews of interest to local businesses and readers alike.”

So avoid disappointment and not being able to have an attractive and durable finish protecting your existing concrete and tarmac, book early!

Chesterfield, Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Heanor, Belper, Radmanthwaite, Pleasley, Shipley, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, Unstone, Sheffield

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Drive-cote Ltd resin bonded 2016 year has been another busy one.   Our resin bonded resurfacing system provides an alternative to the usual options and is suitable for both domestic and commercial applications. 

Projects this year have varied from Local Authority works to Commercial Projects through to our residential works including patios, driveways and paths.  Health and Safety has been an ever increasingly popular request expecially for ramps, walkways and shop entrances.  We believe at Drive-Cote Ltd that one of the key benefits of a resin bonded install has been of particular interest to enquiries – “Completed in a day”  providing an attractive option for many of the works we complete.  In this fast paced environment we live in the least disruptive is always appealing.

Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Yorkshire all local to our base in Mansfield Notts.

Concrete, imprinted concrete or tarmac if suitable we can resurface with an anti slip attractive, protective and durable option

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Concrete resin bonded overlay is an alternative to the more back breaking options if you already have a concrete or tarmac surface in place.

The many benefits of a concrete resin bonded overlay include

•  Recycling the existing surface
• Can be completed in a day without the mess and disruption associated with the removal and replacement of the existing concrete or tarmac
• High anti slip properties (particularly with resin bonded resurfacing) that no other product in the market place at present can compete with
• Choice of colours and finishes for a  concrete resin bonded overlay  (don’t take our word for it this local supplier of specialist media offer a varied selection)
• Virtually weed and maintenance free
• No change to existing levels with a concrete resin bonded overlay
• No major noisy or invasive machinery or equipment is required as a hand laid process bespoke and individual projects are created.The work involved in removing an existing surface (and more so if it is a good solid structure) is time consuming, costly and physical.   

This helpful post goes on to say “The nature of concrete is that it is very strong and using a breaker is the only real way of cutting it up into manageable size pieces so that it can be cleared. There are a number of different breakers available or jackhammers as they are sometimes called. Typically a builder would use a hydraulic breaker as shown in the picture, or a pneumatic breaker powered by a compressor. For DIY, an electric heavy duty breaker would be more appropriate. These are readily available from tool hire shops and you should take the time to familiarise yourself with the operation of the particular tool that you hire. Hire shops will run through the method and provide you with instructions but, make sure you ask if you are unsure about anything” confirms that a lot of physical work can be involved and the question is why when it is not necessary if a concrete resin bonded overlay is a possible.

Free quotes available call Simon or Faith on 01623 623986.

Mansfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, Bilsthorpe, Alfreton, Stonebroom, Mickley, Stretton, Higham, Ripley

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Are leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews relevant ?  Are leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews a true reflection of a resin bonded installer?

If you were to ask a resin installer then they would say yes obviously.  But its not all about clients – its about the before and after.  We at Drive-Cote Ltd like to pride ourselves on quality customer service whether they are potential clients or not.

We are regularly contacted by homeowners asking for advice.  We believe that as a leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews  are an important part of our business.  They can serve to show the service we at Drive-Cote Ltd offer.

Two examples of how we like to deal with enquiries are as below

One from a client who is not within our area of work….

Once an  email relative to a quote we provided a short while ago

1.

From: Mr & Mrs R  [
Sent: 02 November 2016 15:09
To: simon.mordey@drive-cote.co.uk
Subject: Quote for a small driveway

“Dear Sirs   Could you please provide us with a quote for a driveway that measures 289 square feet.

The driveway is tarmac and is 31 years old.  We are attracted to a dark red colour for our driveway.

Our contact details are as follows:

Mr & Mrs                        Close          Milton Keynes

We replied as follows

Subject: RE: Quote for a small driveway

“Hi   Apologies for the delay but we have tried to call you a couple of times Unfortunately you are too far for us to be able to provide works.  There are National Companies who may be able to help. 

   Thank you for your interest.    Faith Caine

01623 623986                www.drive-cote.co.uk”

We in turn received

“Hello

Thank you for responding to our query and we are sorry to note that your company is too far away to be able to assist us.  We appreciate the alternative websites you have provided us with and hopefully they will be able to assist us.

Thank you for your kind assistance.  Best wishes

Mr and Mrs”

2.

“Hi

You kindly gave me a quote last year , we didn’t do it at the time , but now want to but I want to show / discuss a couple of things with you on site . Could we make a appointment for 8/9thDecember

 Mark

Sent from my iPhone”

We at Drive-Cote like to think of our company  as a local leading resin bonded driveway company providing quality customer service.  So if you want free and honest advice then call Drive-Cote Ltd.

Ravenshead, Warsop, Sutton in Ashfield Ilkeston, Ripley, Alfreton,  Chesterfield, Stonebroom, Higham, Shirland. Drive-Cote your leading resin bonded driveway company.  Free no obligation quotes.

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As reported in the local Mansfield and Ashfield Chad this week potential slippery conditions beckon resin bonded resurfacing as the gritters are being sent out for the first time this winter.

The report says

“This forecast means that unless there is a major change in temperatures later today. Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams will be out and about salting the main routes across the county from 8pm. For updates this winter check the @NottsCC Twitter feed. It’s the latest activity which forms part of the annual winter preparations.  All being put into force by Nottinghamshire County Council and its new joint venture company Via East Midlands. Garry Chadburn, team manager for electrical and environmental maintenance for Via East Midlands, which is managing highways services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Unless temperatures dramatically rise, it looks like our gritting teams will be making their first run of the season tonight”.
The report goes on to provide

Gritting facts and figures:

• The end of March is the last official day when the county’s gritting teams are on full 24/7 standby but they remain on part-standby until mid-April when the danger of ice and frost is fully past
•   In all, the County Council gritted on 69 days last winter, between October/November and April. It completed 71 runs on main routes and three runs on severe weather routes.
• The County Council only salts A and B roads, heavily trafficked major roads and many main bus routes. It only treats residential areas where they fall into the other categories – no council does as the priority is to keep the main road network open.

This has been reinforced by a local enquiry as the slippery conditions beckon resin bonded resurfacing.  The client has an imprinted concrete surface and has found this extremely slippery over the past few years.  In addition the need to maintain the surface with a sealant is actually worsening the surface and as a result of this the slippery conditions beckon resin bonded resurfacing for them.

We have over the past few years notice an increase in demand for anti slip surfacing  and always at this time of year.  This is not particular to imprinted concrete though  there has recently been the need to work on a tiled external surface.  However if you are thinking about the winter and the issues please give us a call for a chat.

Mansfield, Ollerton, Shirebrook, Heanor, Kirkby in Ashfield, Stonebroom, Sutton in Ashfield, Shirebrook, Clowne, Mansfield Woodhouse.  Dont forget our resin bonded resurfacing will extend the life of your existing surface as well.

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Informative resin driveway company is what we at Drive-Cote Ltd aim to be.  We pride ourselves on being honest.  Not only in our projects but in our information.

We do not profess to having  the perfect solution to a problem you may have but what we do try and do is offer honest answers and be an informative resin driveway company.  We pride ourselves on posting as much information as possible to allow home owners to make informed decisions.

We have recently been contacted by a homeowner who had a few question with regard to a cold call to resin his driveway.

And as part of our informative resin driveway company policy we provided  as follows:

Homewner 

“ I have just received a quotation from a “cold call” to resin my drive & paths total square metres of 176 onto a good concrete drive and sound paving slabs. £7,000 to include some blocks next to a lawn.  Is this a fair price or are they missing something out please. What would be your approx price?”

Drive-Cote Ltd

“ Thanks for the email.  I will be honest  we have not heard of them in the resin industry, but there are lots of companies popping up. So it  could be a new company or perhaps it is a different arm to an existing company.  That aside have they quoted you for resin bonded (impermeable)  or resin bound (permeable) do you know?

Homeowner

“Good morning Faith, Thank you for your reply. All I know is that they put liquid & aggregate in a mixer and then lay it by hand on the drive. I trust this will help you with providing an approx price. Kind regards”

Drive-Cote Ltd

“Thanks for the info and apologies for not getting back to you sooner. If the company use a mixer to agitate the resin and aggregate together, they will be installing resin bound gravel.

We would not put resin bound (permeable) on an impermeable surface (concrete).  The idea with resin bound is that it is classed as porous paving which is advocated by a lot of the local authorities as it can manage run off water from driveway and hard landscaping areas.  However the concern we have with this is that it is important to establish where the run off water will go once it permeates through? If it sits between the two surfaces then it has the opportunity to cause problems in winter time with the freeze thaw process.

The resin bound installation  you have been quoted for appears to be priced at just under £40 per sqm.  For resin bound  this is an extremely “good” price so a few questions needs to be asked in our opinion.  If it is a start up company do they now what they are doing?  Have they priced it correctly?  On the other hand if it is a local small business, they may be able to price this competitively to keep a business running.  Or it may not be a very good price in the long run.

We have been installing for 15 years now and our price for completing the works in resin bonded (not bound) would be approximately  £45 per sqm.  ( 176 x £45 = £7920.00 )  Resin bound works under normal circumstances would mean removing the existing surface and then to have resin bound laid onto a compacted hardcore base.  This would be about £60 per sqm (176 x £60 = £10, 560.00)  with the additional cost to remove the existing concrete and dispose of the waste.  

Our suggestion would be to ask further questions for eg  ask where they are based?  What about the  about the porosity for eg. Installing onto a concrete surface?  Also if your existing levels are fine, then laying resin bound onto the concrete means an additional surface  depth of approximately 18mm which means it would sit proud so edgings may need to be sorted (although you talk of block paved edges so they could be looking at rebedding these to accommodate this).

Resin bonded which is what we primarily work with  is applied differently and designed to work off existing surface such as concrete and tarmac and as such resurface.

 If its not broke don’t fix it! Is what we say.

The reason we work with concrete and tarmac is that it is pretty tough stuff. Used on roadways and for house building and footings.  Our product resin bonded stone is not designed to be a stand alone product.  Resin bound is a porous product and potentially less tensile than concrete and tarmac and if used as a stand alone surface, we would question the capability to withstand a heavy vehicle for example.

You need to investigate further with regard to this costing and any credible company should be able to justify and qualify what they do and their price.

Hope this helps but if you need any further info then please do not hesitate to contact us.  We are not here to condemn any other company but we do try to be an Informative resin driveway company ”.

So if you live in Stonebroom, Morton, Shirebrook, Oxton, Southwell, Kirkby in Ashfield, Chesterfield, Hasland, Arnold or any other area local to Mansfield where we are based call Drive-Cote Ltd  and get honest answers to your driveway path or patio problems from an informative resin driveway company.

Remember block paving, concrete, imprinted concrete, slabs and tarmac no all surfaces should be resurfaced.  Resin is not the answer to all surfaces.  However resin bonded stone can offer an anti slip, durable and virtually weed free and maintenance free  resurfacing alternative to having the existing surface removed.  Free quotations.

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