Why resin suits gardens
Resin-bound surfaces are smooth enough for garden furniture, wheelchairs, buggies and bare feet, and their permeable finish means puddles drain away rather than sitting on top. There are no joints for weeds to root in from below, though seeds blown onto the surface can still sprout in dirt over time. Curved paths, circles and tree pits are easier to form than with slabs, because the resin mix is trowelled to shape. Many people use resin to link a patio, a path and the driveway in one matching finish.
Levels, falls and the damp-proof course
A patio next to the house should sit below the damp-proof course, usually at least 150 millimetres below, so rain doesn't splash up and bridge it. Even though resin-bound is permeable, installers usually build in a gentle fall away from the house as a back-up. If your garden slopes, steps or a small retaining edge may be needed, and that changes the job. Measure the area roughly, take photos showing the house wall and any air bricks, and include them with your request.
Trees, ponds and edges
Resin-bound is often used around trees because water and air can still reach the roots, but tree roots can also lift a surface over time, and some trees are protected by tree preservation orders or conservation area rules. Check with your council before digging near a large tree. Edges matter on paths and patios, as the resin layer needs a firm restraint such as metal, brick or timber edging. Ask installers how they would finish the edges next to lawns and borders.
Jobs we can find a resin installer for
- Resin-bound patios and seating areas
- Garden paths and side passages
- Tree pits and pond surrounds
- Steps and gentle ramps
- Pool and hot tub surrounds
- Matching paths to an existing resin drive
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Resin-bound driveways · Resin-bonded gravel surfaces · Resin over existing tarmac or concrete · Resin repairs, cleaning and recoating · Commercial and communal resin surfacing