Designing for traffic and use
A surface for pedestrians is built differently from one carrying cars, delivery vans or occasional heavy vehicles. The sub-base, binder course and resin depth all need to suit the expected loads and how often vehicles turn on the surface, which causes more wear than straight driving. For car parks and service roads, an installer or engineer will usually specify the build-up. Tell installers what vehicles use the area, whether it's on a slope and how it currently drains.
Schools, care settings and communal paths
Resin-bound paths are popular at schools, care homes and blocks of flats because they are smooth, step-free and drain quickly. Anti-slip additives can be included on ramps and shaded routes, and contrasting colours can mark edges, crossings or play zones. Work at schools is often planned for holidays, and communal areas may need phasing so residents keep access. Agree with installers how the area will be fenced off and signed during laying and curing.
Drainage, planning and approvals
Larger hard surfaces can affect drainage, and many new developments and larger schemes are expected to follow sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles. Permeable resin-bound on a permeable base can help, but ground conditions and existing drains matter. Hardstandings at commercial premises don't have householder permitted development rights, so check with your council whether planning permission is needed, especially for listed buildings and conservation areas. Any work on the public highway needs approval from Kent County Council, or Medway Council in Medway.
Jobs we can find a resin installer for
- Small car parks and service yards
- School paths and playground areas
- Communal paths for flats and housing schemes
- Shared and private access drives
- Anti-slip and colour-marked finishes
- Phased work to keep sites open
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Resin-bound driveways · Resin-bound patios and paths · Resin-bonded gravel surfaces · Resin over existing tarmac or concrete · Resin repairs, cleaning and recoating