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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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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     Resin bonded stone in comparison to resin bound paving is a relatively speedy resin install. No mess and disruption to remove an existing concrete or tarmac surface. No unsightly skips, no limited access to your property whilst works are completed.  So if you want a relatively speedy resin install compared to the alternatives such as block paving, concrete or slabs. Call us for a free quote.

We always recommend researching the options available.  Costs, pros and cons, design suggestions.  There is an abundance of  information available.  Providing home owners with pointers to consider before embarking on a garden or driveway project.

One of the many  benefits of google is that you can collect information from various sources giving you knowledge! Don’t take our word for it ! Check this example

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, Bilsthorpe, Bulwell, Clay Cross, Cotgrave,   Mansfield Woodhouse, New Houghton, Northampton, Pentrich, Ravenshead, Sellers Wood, Shirebrook,  Toton, Warsop, Worksop.

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 We are a local Mansfield Company providing a local resin bonded service.  If you feed into google resin bonded stone guarantee you will see a number of companies providing extensive guarantee terms.

We cannot and do not profess to provide  a resin bonded stone guarantee with a 10 or 20 year term.

You must ask yourself – What does a guarantee cover? Are there any restrictions, covenants , provisos or conditions?

Our  resin bonded stone guarantee for a shorter period looks less positive but it is important to look beyond the high term time provided in a longer term resin bonded stone guarantee.

The following all have a bearing on our ability to offer a shorter term  time resin bonded stone guarantee for works completed

• We are an independent and we are not affiliated to any large concern 

Benefit to our business – we are our own bosses and we are totally responsible to and for our business.

Potential downside to our business – we have total financial and responsibility for the         business and works completed.

Benefit to the client – you only deal with the owners and the business direct.

Potential downside for a client  – not supported by large National Company / Franchise or finances.

• Our primary work is with resin bonded not bound

Benefit to our  business – resin bonded stone uses existing surfaces it is a resurfacing product.

Potential downside to our business – limited opportunities to complete works.

Benefit to the client  – no mess no disruption and can be completed in a day and does not remove the existing.

Potential downside for a client – only suitable surfaces can be resurfaced.

• Our guarantee is for 2 years

Benefit to our business – defined responsibility period.

Potential downside to our business – clients could interpret our lesser term time in comparison to the multi marketed long terms guarantees (10 – 20years) quoted as being insignificant.

Benefit to the client – peace of mind with the knowledge that during this time frame they can contact us direct with any concerns questions or issues.

Potential downside for a client – our shorter time frame guarantee compared to the advertised extensive term time guarantees could seem insignificant.

•  We do not work nationally

Benefit to our business – we only work within a realistic area allowing us to provide a personable individual service.

Downside for our business – limited business opportunities.

Benefit to the client – not using an over stretched and under resourced business.

Potential downside for a client – small workforce and business.

• We do not employ or use subcontractors/or independent teams

Benefit to our business – we are responsible for our own works  -we chose when, who and how we work.

Downside for our  business – no additional workforce support.

Benefit to the client –  no outsourcing of manpower.

Potential downside for a  client – limited workforce.

Our resin bonded stone guarantee can be provided in writing if requested but is standard as follows

Recommended General maintenance  

An annual jet wash and brush is all that is required. Any oil spills to be dissolved with household detergent and then area swilled and hosed.

Natural weathering will occur over time due to the environment and the fact that it is a natural product.

We agree to provide a 2 year guarantee from (date of install) against defective materials and workmanship. 

Resin Bonded stone  was originally designed for road use.  The Resin Bonded surface will provide a long lasting finish, but can be resurfaced if required.

 Our 2 year guarantee is plain and simple and applicable to all works completed from the point of payment on completion of works. Our resin bonded stone guarantee is funded by a % retention of all payments made for works completed.  Our resin bonded stone guarantee provides a realistic and achievable time frame to notice any issues or concerns and to notify us accordingly.  

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In working with resin over the years we have gained  a number of resin bonded referrals.  Blidworth Hilcote and  Ravenshead are just a few of the areas.

The following is an extract from a Blidworth resin bonded referral

“As arranged your installers arrived to install the resin.  Some 6 hours later we are extremely pleased with the end result.  In the 3 hours since completion we have already received compliments.  From both neighbours and passers by.   From the point of first contact right up to the completion of the works our experience of  Drive-Cote Ltd has been excellent.  Simon your personal approach to us as customers has been very acceptable.  Undoubtedly I will recommend Drive-Cote Ltd to friends and family alike”

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.

Clowne,  Edwinstowe,  Gedling,  Kirkby in Ashfield,  Matlock Newthorpe, Old Whittington, Radcliffe on Trent, Saddleworth,  Sheffield, Walesby, Wollaton

01623 623986 for a free no obligation quote.

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Customer based informative discussion about the options for a garden project with diy paving slabs vs diy gravel bound resin surface being the initial point in August 2018.

The starting point for the discussion for the diy paving slabs vs diy gravel bound resin surface  discussion  is as follows

“We have been redesigning our garden 82ft by 45ft we done most of the work but i’m finding it hard to get information on the best offer or price for diy resin bound gravel or diy rapid set concrete – I need to get this finished so I can enjoy my garden and so my parents can relax in the garden with me they are disabled so it needs to be level as much as it can be i’m on a tight budget so any advice ideas or anything of help would be appreciated”

Cost and effectiveness for this project being important considerations.

One of the contributors to this discussion about diy paving slabs vs diy gravel bound resin surface says

“Resin bound gravel is porous, however not a diy project. I suggest asking for a quote from someone who has done a lot of installations, and inspect their previous work first.  Concrete will need a runoff slight slope, and will be slippy in icy conditions”

How confusing are the options available?  This  Gardeners world forum shows the wide ranging potential for the original thread enquiry.  As a resin bonded installer with over 18years experience we will try to provide honest and clear information to help clients choose the right option for the right surface and purpose.  Resin bonded aggregate is not always the right product.

Resin bonded stone or gravel or aggregate lots of variances but the same product

This particular contributor  to the Gardeners World Forum seems to be really helpful

“You can DIY either resin bonded or resin bound. In one you need to form the right sort of base, buy the right type of resin and then throw gravel over it so it sticks as the resin goes off. The right type of resin is expensive. In the other you need to buy/hire a paddle mixer and all the resin and aggregate – even more expensive. So although you’re doing it yourself, it’s not cheap and as has been said, the opportunities for making a pigs ear of it and not being able to undo it are significant. Personally, therefore, I’d not go that way.

Grid-paves are an easy DIY job, but the grids are relatively dear and need a lot of pre prep – hardcore, terram, tamping, sand base, etc. If you lay them over a bumpy surface they bend and you get sticky up bits (technical term) which eventually break off. If you have the machinery already to do the ground work and get a really good base, they look really good and last well. 

Paving is easy to do but again, needs a good base if it’s to go down nice and flat and not creep. Paving that isn’t slippery in wet weather is fairly costly but you can buy it and lay it in stages as funds allow.

Concrete is cheapest and quickest. You can pour onto a roughly level surface and get it smooth. You can brush finish it to make it less slippy or let it go off just a bit and then jet-wash it to expose the top layer of aggregate, which gives you a similar – though less glamorous – effect to resin bonded gravel at a much lower cost (check on Youtube for vids on how to do it). I’d recommend using a permanent shuttering if you go this route – make large (one mixer load) squares using 4×2 timber, say, and effectively form really big in situ paving slabs. Pour, dress and finish each section one at a time if you’re working solo or you’ll cream-cracker yourself. I’ve done quite a lot of DIY concrete pouring and it’s hard to get it looking the business if you’re trying to do too much at once. But if you pace yourself to match your mixer, you can make a neat job of it for a lot less cash.

There’s nothing stopping you getting someone to put resin bonded gravel onto your concrete in a few years’ time if you win the lottery.

One other option for quick and non slippy would be composite decking. Looks smart (much more so than wooden decking) but costs a fair bit. It is good in the wet though – and again, very easy to put down DIY”

It should be remembered that not all information will be correct and DIY is not always an option but can be point to consider.  We at Drive-Cote Ltd,  believe  knowledge provides the ability for our customers to make more informed decisions.

Drive-Cote Ltd is an  independent company.  We are not a franchise nor are we affiliated to any other company completing Resin Drives, paths or patios. 

For details of works we have completed local to you  in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire,Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.  Towns listed as follows are an example and not exhaustive Bestwood Village, Boughton, Calverton, Chilwell, Codnor,Daybrook, Elston, Little Eaton, Mickleover, Normanton on Trent, Ollerton. Rainworth, Sandiacre, Somercotes, Stonegravels, Swanwick, ,Whitwell.

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Concrete tired old, cracked and unattractive, this family wanted to protect further the deteriorating surface.  At the same time they wanted a more decorative and attractive entrance to the property.

Now in a day this North East Derbyshire resin aggregate resurfacing project was completed. The concrete surface had been down a number of years.  Evidence showing in these images.

Surface prepped prior to application of the resin with minimal mess and no skip required. Anti slip and weed free.

Now transformed and protected.

Edge detail along the length of the side of the property gives this a nice finish to the resin bonded stone.

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 and anti slip alternative to the usual block paving, imprinted concrete, tarmac, and concrete options. Beeston, Bolsover,  Clowne, Daventry, Edwinstowe, Gedling, Kirkby in Ashfield, Loughborough,  Matlock, Newthorpe, Old Whittington, Radcliffe on Trent,  Sheffield, Walesby, Weston Coyney, Wollaton or Clay Cross.

Free no obligation quotes for  resin aggregate resurfacing. 01623 623986

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Whether it is imprinted concrete, concrete or  tarmac resin bonded stone can resurface.

Anti slip,  completed in a day, no mess no disruption .

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. 

Back in November 3 years ago we wrote about how kerb appeal can be created with our resin bonded stone

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,  Sellers Wood, Shirebrook, Sutton Bonnington, Toton, Warsop, Worksop.

So if you want a drive like this Ravenshead resin bonded grey bauxite drive call for a free quotation.

01623 623986

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