Decorative Gravel Surfaces | Resin Bonded Gravel
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Constructionline Gold
Certificate type
Resin Bonded Gravel involves spreading stone gravel over a resin layer. It is impermeable, mimics the appearance of loose gravel, and its course texture offers enhanced slip resistance.
Application
- Driveways: Its durability and aesthetic appeal make it a popular choice for residential driveways. It withstands vehicle traffic and enhances curb appeal.
- Walkways and Paths: The textured surface provides good traction, making it ideal for pedestrian pathways in gardens, parks, or around commercial buildings.
- Patios and Outdoor Seating Areas: The natural stone appearance of bonded gravel complements outdoor living spaces, providing a decorative yet functional surface.
- Landscape Design: Used in landscaping to create visually pleasing, durable surfaces that blend well with natural surroundings.
- Commercial Spaces: Suitable for car parks, walkways, and outdoor common areas in commercial settings due to its durability and low maintenance.
- Public Spaces and Parks: Utilized in public areas for paths, courtyards, and decorative surfaces due to its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic.
- Heritage Sites and Conservation Areas: Its natural appearance makes it fitting for use in sensitive or conservation areas where maintaining a traditional aesthetic is important.
Description
DCM Surfaces Resin Bonded Gravel offers a variety of aggregate particle sizes and colours.
Resin Bonded Gravel is applied by scattering stone gravel onto a resin base. The rough texture gives the surface anti-slip qualities as well as a natural appearance, making it a National Trust favourite.
Features and benefits:
- Non-permeable.
- Mimics the appearance of loose gravel.
- Rough texture for a natural appearance and slip resistance.
- Average curing time for pedestrian traffic: 4 hours.
- Average curing time for vehicular traffic: 24 hours.
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Q. What is the difference between Resin Bound gravel and Resin Bonded Gravel?
Bound gravel has a smooth texture and is porous, whereas bonded gravel has a rough texture and is not porous.
General information
Color | Beige Black Blue Bronze Brown |
Finish | Anti-slip |
Material | Aggregate Resin |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Five year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q23/20 Resin bound aggregate surfaces Q23/226 Proprietary resin bound chippings overlay Q23/225 Proprietary resin bound chippings |
Specification data - Resin-bonded aggregate surfacings
Aggregate | |
Type | Natural aggregate. |
Size (nominal) | 3 mm. |
Colour | Autumn Quartz.Black Granite.Brittany Bronze.Chinese Buff Bauxite.Chinese Grey Bauxite.Green Granite.Red Granite.Silver Grey Granite.Staffordshire Pink.White.Pearl Quartz. |
Binder | |
Colour | Clear. |
Curing time | Pedestrian use: 4 hours; Vehicle use: 24 hours. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aggregate Resin |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Expected Life | Five year |
Third party certifications
Constructionline Gold
Constructionline Gold
Literature
Data Sheet - Bonded Gravel
Case studies
St Mary's Church - Ambleside