winter anti slip resin

December 22nd, 2014

winter anti slip resin

Once again we reach the time of year where winter anti slip resin is in high demand! Unfortunately the dictates of the weather can hinder applications and installations.  Due to the simplicity of installation ( using existing surfaces such as tarmac, concrete and imprinted concrete) our winter anti slip resin is usually in high demand.

No matter what you read and the claims made such as  – “cures in freezing temperatures” “can install when raining”, be very aware that resin is a very peculiar creature.  However in defense of these statements –  so is the weather.  We have had above average temperatures over the past few months in fact the met office says

“The generally unsettled and mild theme of October continued through most of November, with only short periods of drier weather. Low pressure was often over or to the west of the UK for the first half of the month bringing rain and strong winds at times. However, with these winds frequently from a southerly direction, the month again saw well above average temperatures”

So for winter anti slip resin to be installed there are good possibilites when the weather is so deviant to the expected  temperatures for the season.

We have been called out to quote for a war memorial ( not for winter anti slip properties) but to maintain this important record of history.

The local parish council  have been awarded sum funds to update this piece of history.  They have enlisted their own builder to provide the preparation works for the job, and we have been out to assess the potential.  We did advise the client on the prep works and these are currently undergoing completion.

So not only is our winter anti slip resin suitable for  driveways paths and patios it is perfect for war memorials.  Don’t forget it is a virtually weed free option too!

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Mansfield, Ripley Swanwick, Heanor, Sutton in Ashfield, Shirebrook, Kirkby in Ashfield, Chesterfield, Pleasley, Church Warsop, Warsop andmany other east Midlands, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas.

 

driveway customer service

December 6th, 2014

driveway customer service

We at Drive-Cote Ltd are aware of the bad reputations some driveway companies have developed.

In a very basic and manual industry, it is all to easy for a  business  to not realise they are only as good as their worst workman.  If your  worst is workman is exemplorary  then your  recommendations and work should be exemplorary!

We have obtained a job this week that we very nearly did not get.

We had  quoted on this concrete driveway in Nottingham back in October.  This fairly large area had a block paved edge and the client was looking to resurfacing the area excluding the edge.  This was to be cleaned prior to the installation.  Our client tells us that they liked our product and were quite happy with Simon’s approach, however they chose to go with the competitor – may be price and/ or availablity  i.e our  waiting list – we did not ask. As they say competition is good and you can’t win them all.  However 2 months down the line the client has decided to give us the job to complete.  As a matter of interest and as we pride ourselves on our driveway customer service, we asked why they did not follow through with the other company.  (See our previous post for a really bad example)

 

They explained that the other company actually started the works.  However after starting to clean the edgings, they then started to push to have the existing concrete removed and actually got quite aggressive about it.  Our client was not swayed by the pushiness of the contractor.  The reason he had chosen resin bonded stone was because

  • it was less disruptive
  • could be completed in a day
  • was anti slip and inhibited weed growth
  • did not affect existing levels
  • and used the existing surface

We at Drive-Cote like to pride ourselves on driveway customer service.

  • we always try to be on time
  • we never knowingly over price
  • we like to think we are clean and tidy in our work
  • and offer value for money.
  • civility and politeness cost nothing.

Customer service is key in our business and should be for any business.  We have an added advantage that with over 15 years experience in the trade and in dealing with people ( not just customers).

If you want honest and friendly advice (free) fair and competitive pricing then call us for a chat. 01623 623986  Derbyshire, Mansfield, Shirebrook, Okeaskey, Glapwell, Bramley Vale,  Mansfield Woodhouse free no obligation quotes.  Concrete, tarmac imprinted concrete. Path patio or driveway we can help.

resin stone Sydney

December 2nd, 2014

resin stone Sydney

Found this on the internet and I bet resin stone Sydney  doesn’t have the same issues as the UK with the weather holding them to ransom.

On saying that too high a temperature can have a negative on the resin installation as well!

I also found a pour on resin they are using in Sydney.  This website provides a case study for information. 

This is not something we as a company provide however, it would be interesting to see how it wears.  The report goes on to say

Midland Interchange, WA

In 2012 over 3500m² of Pour On Gravel Binder was used to stablise a decorative gravel finish to a newly developed landscape feature at the busy interchange in Midland, WA.

The finish required was to utilise attractive, locally sourced gravel, but to offer a low maintenance solution which maintained full porosity.

Product Name: Pour On Gravel Binder

Area: 3500m²

Depth of lay: 30-40mm

The process of installation is as simple as it seems. A 20ltr bucket is prepared by drilling 1-2mm sized holes through the bottom of the bucket and simply walking the resin over the loose gravel ensuring an even application.

This process is usually completed in two or three layers and can be smoothed out with a straight edge or even a steel trowel immediately after the first resin application. Alternatively a rougher finish can be achieve as was required on this project to discourage foot, bicycle and skateboard trafficking”.

Resin stone, resin bonded aggregate and resin bound paving are all variations of use of  a very versatile product!

 

Climate Change

November 30th, 2014

What are the seasons? Find out what causes them and when they start?

Why are we bothered? Because the weather and seasons affect us all.  As individuals and  as a business.  The Met Office report goes on to say

We often talk about the seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter – and the weather that they bring, but what causes them and when do they begin and end?  The Met Office goes on to talk about Climate change   which once again affects us all.  The Met Office goes on to highlight important aspects

Climate change is a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet’s weather patterns or average temperatures. Earth has had tropical climates and ice ages many times in its 4.5 billion years. So what’s happening now?

Since the last ice age, which ended about 11,000 years ago, Earth’s climate has been relatively stable at about 14 °C. However, in recent years, the average temperature has been increasing.

The information below details the seven main sources of evidence for climate change. You can find out more about the difference between weather and climate, what drives our climate and how our climate is changing in our climate infographic or scroll to the foot of this page for our video – What is climate change?

Higher temperatures

Scientific research shows that the climate – that is, the average temperature of the planet’s surface – has risen by 0.89 °C from 1901 to 2012. Compared with climate change patterns throughout Earth’s history, the rate of temperature rise since the Industrial Revolution is extremely high.

Changing rainfall

There have been observed changes in precipitation, but not all areas have data over long periods. Rainfall has increased in the mid-latitudes of the northern hemisphere since the beginning of the 20th century. There are also changes between seasons in different regions. For example, the UK’s summer rainfall is decreasing on average, while winter rainfall is increasing. There is also evidence that heavy rainfall events have become more intensive, especially over North America.

Changes in nature

Changes in the seasons (such as the UK spring starting earlier, autumn starting later) are bringing changes in the behaviour of species, for example, butterflies appearing earlier in the year and birds shifting their migration patterns”.

In addition Urban heat island is discussed in wikepedia  it reports “ An urban heat island (UHI) is a metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. The phenomenon was first investigated and described by Luke Howard in the 1810s, although he was not the one to name the phenomenon”

 

 

Gritters provide anti slip surfacing

November 28th, 2014

Gritters provide anti slip surfacing

A  report in the Mansfield Chad this week  says “Residents are being reassured that council gritters ‘geared up to cope with the winter weather as temperatures begin to tumble’

It’s that time of year again – how soon it seems to come round!

The report also goes on to say “Nottinghamshire County Council say they have more salt stockpiled than ever before following the Arctic weather currently affecting  the east coast of the United States and with frosts descending over the county in recent days”.

Part of the anti slip surfacing offered by gritting is very similar to the resin bonded aggregate installations we complete.  Last year we reported on a very slippy imprinted concrete driveway   and prior to the installation they would have been borrowing from the local gritting bin!  Not anymore!

Remember resin bonded stone requires no  maintenance and can offer a safe surface for your and your family.  We have just completed our landscaping and driveway project in Belper.  This project shows how your driveway can be part of your garden.  This client wanted to improve the garden area. The gravelled area shown  is compacted hardcore (already in place)  which was virtually to the standard of concrete! was left in situ at the clients request.

We have laid a weed membrane over the top  and created small planting areas with 20mm green granite installed in the surrounding areas.  The client wanted to minimise cost and disruption and wanted to work with existing  surfaces.  This provides an additional parking area when needed.  The vertical taxus baccata (Yew Tree) was added as an interest with an ornamental  grass and boulder detail.

Mansfield, Ashfield, Ilkeston, Ripley, Shirebrook, Forest Town, Alfreton, Stonebroom, Morton,

Derbyshire resin driveway

November 25th, 2014

Derbyshire resin driveway enquiry specifiying  resin bound as  Grade 1 listed property.

This Derbyshire resin driveway enquiry  had a very large drive which had recently had a base coat with a stainless edging installed ready for the resin  bound paving.

On chatting with the gentleman,  we clarified our position with regard to the right product ( or surface in our case) for the right purpose.  The caller  however was adamant that  bound was the choice, and as a result of the existing surface  being only the base and not having a wearing course or top coat, the resin bonded aggregate would not be suitable for installation on to this surface anyway.

This caller originally had gravel down and had been renovating the Grade 1 listed property and its surroundings over the past 2 years.

He had been in touch with a number of resin installation companies who had all advocated resin bound (hence the edgings and the base coat) and he informed us that we were the first company to refer to resin bonded  stone as the resin of choice for  an anti slip, weed and moss free impermeable surface for his sizeable driveway.

This was to his surprise and he went on to question our reasoning.

As we have always said there are various differences between the two products resin bonded grave and resin bound paving.

It is all down to the purpose and what the client wants.

If the client wants  a porous and smoother  surface then resin bound is the way forward.  However as we highlighted this does require maintenance ( usually yearly as a result of  the very wet winters we have been experiencing)  to minimise  and eliminate weed and moss growth.  Surfaces  of a porous nature have a propensity to allow seeds and spores to embed and germinate in the structure.  If left unattended weeds, moss and algae  can get a strong foothold and become established.  Then  power washing and weed killer will not be able tototally  remove the invasive root growth.

In addition the structure of a porous materials means it is less tensile than an impermeable base.  This is why concrete and tarmac are the most effective (being non porous)  and structurally stable surface for vehicles and offer longevity.

This is where the resin bonded installations come into play.  They use the existing structure to actually take the weight of a vehicle.  Resin bonded stone or resin bonded aggregate as it is also known does not allow the ingress of water, therefore does now allow weeds, moss, seeds and spores  to get a hold.  It provides an anti slip protective and durable surface.

 

Weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed

November 20th, 2014

Weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed

We completed  our commercial project in Nottingham within the strict date deadline provided as the premises are due to  open tomorrow.

Battling the elements dozens of workmen, tools, rubbish  and the weather allowing us to say weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed!

Well impressed with our teams ability to juggle all these balls.

Weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed

Images were not taken of the final result due to the heavy congestion  of trades in the area! Return visit will be on the agenda as we like to show off our works.  High interest from the workers and owner alike so we are pretty pleased with the fact that our  weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed in time.

Our Belper garden project is well on the way now.  Hope to complete landscaping this week, and weather permitting resin bonded stone works completed  next week.  (Weather permitting figures highly in our posts at this time of year!)

Mansfield project  for a  new driveway is  being excavated  and we  hope to complete  the tarmac base tomorrow (weather permitting)   We can seal this new surface with our specialist sealer which will allow us to resurface with the required resin finish.

Out to quote in Sheffield  for a resin bonded gravel surface also this week.  Only a small job potentially  which is ideal at this time of year.  The danger is that some companies who  profess to being able to work all year round  do not respect the weather.  With over 15 years experience in resin bonded aggregate  installations we have the knowledge and expertise to assess each individual installation on its own merit and work according to the required criteria.

Remember at this time of year our anti slip benefits can provide the safety of an aggressive and protective resurfacing option. Mansfield, Ashfield, Ilkeston, Alfreton, Ripley, Heanor, Shirebrook, Pleasley, Mansfield Woodhouse.

Resin carpet for Nottingham Business

November 16th, 2014

Resin carpet for local Nottingham Business

Resin carpet for  a Nottingham Business  in Daybrook.

We have been approached by a local licensee who is in the process of upgrading his premises.  As one of the key benefits of our resin bonded resurfacing is the fact that it uses the existing surface,  this has resulted in this client wanting our services.

We are hoping to complete this  resin carpet for this Nottingham company in the next week, weather permitting.  This installation will mean that there will be  minimum mess and disruption – this being key for the client as his opening night is imminent.

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Last week we completed a nice small project for a Clipstone near Mansfield resident.  Our elderly client (having lived in the property for over 30 years) had  an old tarmac pathway that had been overlaid several  times in the past.

Recent roofing works completed  had caused quite a bit of damage to the tarmac.   This had allowed the weather to further degrade the tarmac leaving it unsafe and with the potential to deteriorate further.  Slips trips and falls being a concern for this client.

As you  can see from the images we have prepped and filled as necessary, this then allowed us to resurface with an external resin carpet for this client.   Our client now has extended the life expectancy of the surface with added benefits of being anti slip and maintenance free.

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We are currently working on a project in Belper which has some garden design details to incorporate.  We have made a start and hope to be able to complete further works this week.  Our resin carpet of anti slip surfacing  for this Belper project will be the finishing touch.

Chesterfield, Belper, Kilburn, Nottingham, Daybrook, Newthorpe, Eastood all within easy reach of our base in the East Midlands.

Call us now don’t delay.!

Drive-Cote Ltd resin bonded resurfacing history

November 10th, 2014

Anti slip resurfacing providing resin aggregate driveway benefits

Drive-Cote Ltd resin bonded resurfacing  history

Drive-Cote Ltd resin bonded  history  spans over 15 years of work.  If you look at our website you will see a multitude of examples of our work. We have completed residential projects with the East Midlands. Chesterfield, Derby Ilkeston, Ravenshead, Shirebrook, Belper,Mansfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, Papplewick and Linby but to name a few areas.

The works range from paths and patios to driveways and garden designs including decorative walling.

When we started with resin bonded resurfacing it was from the use of anti skid surfacing that we took our lead.  Our suppliers of resin and specialist aggregates are leaders in their field.  The choice available now from these global suppliers include

Landscaping products

Eco and recycled aggregates

Traffic management and anti skid products

Terrazzo Flooring

Drive-Cote Ltd can provide you with a virtually weed free and maintenance free resin bonded surface. Call us now for a free quote.

 

Belper resin bonded aggregate driveway & path

November 6th, 2014

Belper resin bonded aggregate driveway & path

Just nipped in before the weather has turned this week. This Belper resin bonded aggregate driveway & path has been on our order book for a few weeks.

This concrete driveway and path was in pretty good condition but as you can see was not very pretty.  The slabbed path area was susceptible to weeds and was quite slippy in winter,   so this client wanted to reduce the hazard.  As you can see from the images there was quite steep incline to this driveway which reinforced the need for something to provide anti skid qualities.  Hence the requirement for an abrasive finish   for  this Belper resin bonded aggregate driveway &  path.

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We are able to complete works within a day! How many other driveway products can say the same?  In addition this resurfacing means that you do not need planning permission,  unlike other surfacing options may need.

Currently popularity of resin bonded aggregate for driveways, paths and patios is high.  It is possibly  due to more customer awareness and the fact that this industrial product ( which it is in order to cater for use on highways) is being used a lot more commercially up and down the country.  In fact only this week we have had an enquiry from Mayfair in London!

Winter time is upon us.  Call us now Simon or Faith 01623 623986

You don’t have to believe what we say, call us and we can direct you to works we have completed local to you.

Benefits

Durable  protective  hard wearing

Low maintenance

Fixed – does not move, migrate,

Visually  pleasing –  natural appearance. or wash away.

Anti-slip – abrasive product giving excellent adhesion to the existing surface

Suitable for – concrete, tarmac, imprinted concrete and slabs in some cases.