What is resin bonded stone?

With the industrial look of concrete and tarmac becoming a thing of the past, many are looking to resin-bonded stone as an alternative surfacing for their driveways. Resin bonded stone is overlaid on concrete or tarmac. It retains the strength of these materials but provides the aesthetic value of gravel, mimicking the appearance of a loose stone surface.

What is resin bonded stone?

Any concrete or tarmac driveway can have resin bonded stone applied and the application process is fast and easy. A layer of resin is applied over the top of the existing surface. Afterwards, graded and dried natural stone (e.g. dust-free natural aggregates, such as gravel) are laid over the top of the resin layer. This layer then sets hard, the aggregate bonding to the resin, and any loose pieces of aggregate are brushed away. This process creates a warm, stone finish that is strong enough to bear the load of vehicles and foot traffic. Making it beneficial for both domestic and commercial driveways.

What are some benefits of resin-bonded stone?

• Concrete driveways can look dull and industrial, and loose gravel can scatter underfoot and in the wind. Resin bonded stone offers a gravelly aesthetic that is fixed in place. Providing a high-quality and attractive surface for your driveway that retains all the strength of the concrete that it is laid over.

• As the application process is so quick and simple, there is the minimum disruption caused to your driveway during the process. Not only that, but because of the speedy setting time, your new driveway could be ready to use within a matter of hours of application.

• The aggregates available for resin-bonded stone can come in many different colours and stone sizes. Meaning that you can generate a bespoke, individual look for your driveway. The aggregates are often found in warm, earthy colours, such as beiges and browns. Perfect for blending into the natural look of the garden and surroundings.
• Because of its bumpy texture, resin-bonded stone possesses high friction. Therefore, they have anti-skid properties which makes them ideal for icy weather.
• These types of driveways are low maintenance as they are impervious to weed growth. And cleaning-wise will only need to be swept or treated to the occasional pressure wash. These surfaces are also durable against weathering, as they are not susceptible to damage from freezing or thawing action.
• Resin bonded stone offers a chance to move on from loose gravel and bland concrete and tarmac. This in turn gives you a hard-wearing, aesthetically pleasing driveway surface.

Resin driveways for your home in Sheffield

Now you know the answer to the question “What is resin bonded stone?”, you may be looking for a local contractor to install one for you. At Resin Mixed Stone, we can offer various resin driveways for your home in Sheffield, with our experienced team possessing the skills needed to install them to the highest possible standards. We’ve been laying resin drives throughout the region since 1988, giving us a huge amount of skill, knowledge and expertise. When you hire us, you can rest assured that it will be us who completes the work, rather than subcontractors. We’ve installed resin drives of all shapes, sizes and designs over the years. This ensures that we can deliver a driveway that meets your specific needs and tastes.

Contact us 

If you’re looking for first-class domestic driveways for your home in Sheffield, get in touch with Resin Mixed Stone today. Call us on 0114 419 0236 to discuss your requirements with one of our friendly team. You can also contact us by completing the online form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as we can.