A resin stone patio surface can enhance and improve the durability of an existing surface. Whether the surface is worn or just in need of a little tlc.

Optins for varieties and choices of colours are a standard.   Not to mention  wide ranging.  But there are also bespoke options be available resulting in unlimited options

Give us a call us for a free quote and chat  01623 623986

Many companies talk about

• Removal of existing surfaces
• Excavation depths
• Perimeter edging
• Resin profiles
• Type of MOT layer
• Use of whacker plates
• Use of geotextile membranes
• Laying a new base
• Use of grids

Resin BOUND stone patio path and driveway surfaces are what require the above.

BUT

Simply none of which are required with a resin BONDED stone patio, path and driveway surfaces.

We do not advocate that our resin bonded surfacing is suitable for all surfaces and for all purposes. 

However resin bonded aggregate applications are minimal mess and disruption  thereby can be completed in the same day.  Not to mention anti slip and weed free

Resin bonded stone installs do not require:

• Removal of existing surfaces Excavation depths   Perimeter edging
• Resin profile Type of MOT layers  Use of whacker plates
• Use of geotextile membrane Laying a new base  Use of grids

Resin Bonded Gravel and Resin Bonded  Aggregate simply  provides an alternative to the usual options for driveways paths and  patios.   Moreover if your concrete or tarmac  is not broke don’t fix it. 

No mess  and minimal disruption.  A resin stone patio surface by Drive-Cote can extend the life of the existing surface.  Simple quotes provided in a timely manner. Drive-Cote is a local company providing a local service.

We are based in Nottinghamshire.  We have completed resin bonded stone installs   in Skegby,  Aspley,   Bilsthorpe, Bulwell,  Stanton Hill  Clay cross, Cotgrave,  Huthwaite,  Mansfield Woodhouse, New Houghton,  Pentrich, Ravenshead, Sellers Wood, Shirebrook,  Heanor , Warsop, Worksop

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The Cambridge dictionary  gives the meaning of  the word benefit  as good and helpful.

Therefore the long term benefit of a resin path or patio would mean it would be good and helpful in extending the life of an existing surface.  The existing surface. Not a new surface.  Whether that be concrete  or tarmac.

Why?  read on to find out about a resin driveway long term benefit

Protective – preventing weather  damage.  Or possible further deterioration.   Durable and attractive .

Resin bonded stone will prevent the ingress of water.  Water can damage surfaces.  Perhaps you have old damaged or tired concrete or tarmac which allows the ingress of water.   With correct water management systems in place you can manage run off water it does not have to permeate through the surface

Permeability is not a requirement at all costs. 

To turn a concrete surface into a fully permeable resin bound surface can require a significant cost.  Resin bonded stone is a more cost effective option.  

Mansfield, Nottingham, Shirebrook, Alfreton call for a free no obligation quote and find out about your potential solution.

01623 623986

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Why remove and reinstall when you can have a  resin bonded stone rejuvenation driveway?  Varied selection of aggregates available.

Natural buff finish to blend in with a gravelled stone area

 Or a pigmented coloured finish to stand out from the crowd

We have been working with resin for over 20 years now and working in Mansfield, Ashfield, Ripley, Derby, Blackwell and Tibshelf to name just a few areas.

Free no obligation quotes and competitive prices for your resin bonded stone rejuvenation works.  Anti slip protective and durable resin bonded stone.

Call 01623 623986

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Winter is upon us and slip trips and falls are to be expected.  Why not minimise the risks?  Weather resistant anti slip resin surfacing can help with this. Available to be completed in a day.  Minimal mess and disruption.  Choices of colours and finishes.

So what makes a good weather resistant anti slip resin surfacing product? 

Why not call for a free no obligation quote?  Mansfield Ashfield,  Bolsover  we

are a local company providing a local service.

Resurfacing with anti slip resin provides an attractive and durable finish.  Even steel can be a surfacing option 

Driveway paths and patios.  Concrete tarmac and imprinted concrete.

Resin Bonded  Gravel and Resin Bonded  Aggregate providing an alternative to the usual options  for your driveway path or patio. If it’s not broke don’t fix it. 

We are based in Nottinghamshire but accessible to Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas.  We have completed anti slip surfacing  in Skegby,  Aspley,  Bilsthorpe, Bulwell,   Clay cross, Cotgrave Huthwaite, Leamington Spa, Mansfield Woodhouse, New Houghton, Northampton, Pentrich, Peterborough, Ravenshead, Sellers Wood, Shirebrook, Toton, Warsop, Worksop

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A recent enquiry  came to us as follows

” I am having the solid resin but part of my back garden is in shade an awful lot.  My son in law says it will go green?  Is this right and if so can I clean that off or is it permanent damage please?

Many thanks for any help.  I  had the garden landscaped 6 years ago but they made a mess.  They did not remove a pond that I paid for just filled it in with soil  plus other problems.   So I want this installation to go ok as now I do not work its a lot to spend out again. Many thanks indeed for any help.”

Our response  with regard to this resin garden shaded area query was to suggest clarification with installer but the enquirer went on to say 

Resin Bound is porous  so moss, algae and weeds can grow up (weeds)  or down (seeds) embed. Moss is a type of  small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots.  It grows in damp habitats and reproducing by means of spores released from stalked capsules. Algae is a simple, non-flowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms. Algae contain chlorophyll but lacks true stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue.

As resin bound is porous,  weeds and seeds can be an issue as roots embed this makes it harder to remove and potentially more damaging. Moss and algae causing a green/brown potentially slippy  area are a potential as well.  With regular cleanings and stiff brushing this  should be more manageable and removable.

Resin Bonded is NOT porous

Weeds and seeds are less of an issue as it does not allow the ingress of water. Therefore weeds growing up are virtually nil.  The same with seeds embedding the resin does not allow the root to go through the resin. Moss and algae as they are rootless can still develop but are easily removable with a stiff brush and as resin bonded is more anti slip and aggressive in texture than bound moss cannot adhere to the surface as well.

Once again to reiterate these aspects should be dealt with by your installer“.

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Resin Bonded stone stability is a key benefit in providing a durable anti-skid surfacing system.  The purpose of which was created originally for road use.  However we have been providing  resin bonded stone driveways paths and patios for the last 18 years.  Our resin bonded installs  ensure the bonding of our aggregates to solid monolithic bases resulting in non migrating aggregates. Resin bonded stone stability. Attractive and decorative.  Relying on the existing surface which  is unlike resin bound surfacing. Our install can be completed in a day without the need for skips.  Speed of cure is important in our works.  Minimal mess and disruption all round. No need for waste removal and disposal.

Our specialist aggregate is sourced from tried and tested suppliers.  Suppliers who have rigorous processes in place to ensure the suitability, strength and durability of this specialist media.

Our resin resurfacing is designed not to affect existing levels.  The resin bonded stone  is applied to the substrate.  Concrete and tarmac are the ideals.  Structurally sound being key.  Very often the visual concerns which our clients raise are exactly that meaning visual.

[See image gallery at www.drive-cote.co.uk] Concrete will have been used for the base for a clients property.  Therefore if it is good enough for the weight and structure of the property in the form of footings our  resin resurfacing will be well supported.

Based in Nottinghamshire we can provide free no obligation quotes.  Mansfield, Shirebrook, Heanor, Ripley, Alfreton, Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Stonebroom, Shirland, Higham, Clay Cross, Tibshelf.

Call now for a free no obligation quote. 01623 623986 or email us at info@drive-cote.co.uk

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In April 2013 we wrote about  pothole problems and we think that this will be even more of an issue for the countrywide road system going forward.

Wear and tear

Manpower issues in general

Covid 19 pandemic 

Weather changes affected by global warming can be contributory factors to deterioration in the road surfaces as well.  Creating a need for  some of us to consider driveway pothole resurfacing.

Notts County Council say on their website

What is a pothole and how do they form? 

“A pothole is a large, deep hole in the road. They are formed when roads freeze and thaw repeatedly. The changes in temperature causes damage to the surface. Layers of the road become unstuck or the surface breaks. As traffic travels over these weakened areas holes appear. 

Potholes can appear at any time of year but are more frequent during late winter and early spring”. 

Our driveways paths and patios can be subject to similar deterioration.  Tarmac and concrete are strong substrates but may need a little tlc over the years.  Sometimes the surface may have been physically marked and damaged (oil spills and skip damage for example) sometimes they may be beyond repair and require a brand new surface.

Our resin bonded surface (bonded not bound) cannot always work with all issues, however one of the main benefits of our resin is the ability to resurface an existing surface and to not affect the existing level.

Frost damage, heave and shelling all allow the elements to attack the surface but as long as the structure is sound this will only be surface damage to start with.  However left to deteriorate without protection this could eventually be irreparable.

Our resin is a polyurethane based product if you require some technical trivia please see . This website talks about the advantages and properties.  The site talks about the abrasion and impact resistance for example.  This is an aspect that is key and relevant to the resin and the aggregates to be used. Crushing, impact and gravity and water absorption being relevant. 

Science and technology is behind the correct use of resins and aggregates and the different applications.

We have been working within the local area for in excess of 15 years now.  Our Resin Bonded Gravel can protect, anti slip and extend the life of your existing concrete or tarmac surface.

Blidworth,  Chesterfield, Clipstone, Cromford, East Bridgford, Kilburn, Long Eaton, Mapperley, New Tupton, Nottingham, Pinxton, Ruddington, Stapleford, Sutton in Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield  West Bridgford, Ripley, Ravenshead, Bilsthorpe.

For driveway pothole resurfacing with resin bonded stone call Simon or Faith  quotes 01623 623986

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Over a year ago we wrote about the benefits of resin bonded stone

Aftercare and maintenance required for anti slip surfacing by Drive-Cote Ltd  is minimal. A stiff brush to remove excess aggregate. The occasional jetwash is all that is required.  Not so for resin bound though so be sure to make the correct choice for your requirements.

Back in June 2014 we pointed out some  differences between the 2 installs 

Quality materials and suppliers are also key .  Derbyshire Aggregates are one of the stalwarts of the industry. On their website  you will find a large amount of information.  As a home owner we would would advise you to find as much background information with regard to the suitability of the resin options as possible.

[See image gallery at www.drive-cote.co.uk] We are based in Mansfield and can provide you with free no obligation quotes.  Call Simon and Faith for a chat  about anti slip surfacing by Drive-Cote Ltd.

Mansfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Ripley, Alfreton, Ravenshead, Shirebrook, Heanor, Alfreton, Stonebroom, Shirland, Pinxton, South Normanton and Hilcote.  We can cover all these areas.  Concrete or tarmac or imprinted  concrete we can resurface without affecting the existing surfaces.

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What does the porous in permeable suds compliant resin mean?

Has many small holes so liquid or air can pass through

Permeable

A substance allowing liquid or gases to go though it 

Suds compliant 

Sustainable Urban Drainage System – to manage run off water

All indicators of the free draining qualities of resin bound.  But the Suds principals actually cover a number of options and choices.   Meaning  porous permeable suds compliant resin does not have to be a necessary resin option.  Resin bonded meets the required spec because

SuDS principles

“Sustainable drainage is a departure from the traditional approach to draining sites. There are some key principles that influence the planning and design process enabling SuDS to mimic natural drainage by:

• storing runoff and releasing it slowly (attenuation)
• harvesting and using the rain close to where it falls
• allowing water to soak into the ground (infiltration)
• Slowly transporting (conveying) water on the surface
• filtering out pollutants
• allowing sediments to settle out by controlling the flow of the water

Surface water is a valuable resource and this should be reflected in that way is is managed. It should be considered from the beginning of the development process and throughout, influencing the design and layout of public open space, transport networks etc. It is important, where appropriate and particularly on larger developments that an interdisciplinary team (planners, engineers, landscape architects) should work together from the outset. SuDS are very flexible and there are a number of ways that they can applied to provide great drainage that are both value for money and inspirational.

So resin bonded stone can be a Suds Compliant resurfacing option.  Whilst being impermeable (which is an advantage as it) if the run off water on a new front  hard landscaping area is managed then it is Suds compliant.”

Resin Bonded  Gravel and Resin Bonded Aggregate providing an alternative to porous permeable suds compliant resin.  If it’s not broke don’t fix it. 

We are based in Nottinghamshire.  We have completed anti slip surfacing  in Skegby,  Aspley,   Bilsthorpe, Bulwell,   Clay Cross, Cotgrave, Huthwaite, Mansfield Woodhouse, New Houghton, Pentrich, Ravenshead, Sellers Wood, Shirebrook,   Toton, Warsop, Worksop

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 We at Drive-Cote by virtue of longevity (over 18 years in the industry) together with experience and knowledge,  consider ourselves to be industry specialists.

In December 2012 nearly 8 years ago we started to record on our website about resin resurfacing. One of the first things we wrote about was the unnecessary steps taken in removing existing slabs if they are basically sound.  As long as vehicles are not going to travel over or stand on a slabbed paving surface potentially it can be resurfaced. 

Please note Drive-Cote Ltd resin longevity is some 18 years.  It is just the last 8 we have recorded on our website.  

We wrote

Our Resin Bonded paving option for patios not only saves time, money and disruption it is better for the environment?  If there are drainage issues then these can be addressed at the time of installation.  Current government legislation is promoting permeable paving, however that is only for new surfaces over a certain size and if the runoff is directed to the mains water services.

And remember the Suds detail is only relative to front gardens over 5m.

We also wrote about Landfill issues in one of our posts. We wrote about why we work with resin bonded applications.  To be honest we have not changed our way of thinking either.

If its not broke don’t fix it!

From where we are based in the East Midlands (the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border) we can resurface your driveway path or patio. Providing you with a weed free alternative to the usual block paving, imprinted concrete, tarmac, and concrete options. Beeston, Bolsover,  Clowne, Edwinstowe, Gedling, Kirkby in Ashfield, Matlock, Newthorpe, Old Whittington, Radcliffe on Trent, Sheffield, Walesby,  and Wollaton.

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