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Permeable Gravel Surfaces | Resin Bound Gravel - Resin Bound, SuDS Compliant Paving

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DCM Surfaces Third party certifications:
  • Constructionline Gold

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  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

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  • ISO 9001 Quality Management

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Resin Bound Gravel is a hard-wearing, attractive surface material that combines natural gravel with a clear resin to provide a seamless finish. Suitable for driveways and pathways.

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Application

  1. Driveways: It's a popular choice for residential driveways due to its durability, permeability, and attractive finish.
  2. Footpaths and Walkways: Ideal for pedestrian areas, resin bound gravel provides a smooth, accessible surface that's slip-resistant.
  3. Patios and Outdoor Living Areas: Its versatility in design and colour makes it suitable for enhancing the aesthetics of patios and outdoor seating areas.
  4. Cycle Paths: The smooth, flat surface is ideal for cycle paths, providing a safe and stable ride.
  5. Public Spaces and Urban Landscaping: Used in town centres, parks, and public gardens due to its decorative appearance and low maintenance requirements.
  6. Commercial Projects: Suitable for commercial properties including office parks, retail spaces, and hospitality venues for both aesthetic appeal and functionality.
  7. Car Parks and Access Roads: Its permeability makes it a good choice for car parks and access roads, reducing surface water runoff.
  8. Schools and Playgrounds: Safe and durable, resin bound gravel is used in educational settings and play areas, providing a slip-resistant surface.
  9. Pool Surrounds: Its non-slip properties and ability to customise colours make it ideal for pool surrounds.


Description

DCM Surfaces Resin Bound Gravel offers a variety of aggregate particle sizes and colours.


Resin Bound Gravel is fully coated with a chemically curing resin and blended using a forced action mixer. This clear, UV-stable and flexible resin delivers a seamless finish when troweled.


Features and benefits:

  • Durable, UV stable, sustainable (SuDS) and crack resistant.
  • Highly permeable mixes suitable for tree pits, patios, poolsides and more.
  • Customisable designs for heavy-load tolerance.
  • Tailored mixes to meet specific conditions and specifications.
  • Guaranteed no loose stones due to the smooth finish.
  • Low-energy, cold-applied process with low emissions from non-volatile components.
  • Average curing time for pedestrian traffic: 6–12 hours.
  • Average curing time for vehicular traffic: 14–24 hours.
  • Suitable for installation in temperatures as low as 0ºC, unaffected by light rain and damp surfaces.
  • Delivers a seamless finish as it is hand-laid
  • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.


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FAQ's


Q. What is the difference between resin bound gravel and bonded gravel?

Bound gravel has a smooth texture and is porous, whereas bonded gravel has a rough texture and is not porous.


Q. Does resin bound gravel require maintenance?

A. Resin bound gravel should be swept regularly to avoid a build-up of debris, resulting in the surface becoming less porous.


Q. Can vehicles be driven on resin bound gravel?

A. The stone aggregate and resin are extremely hard-wearing, so vehicles can be driven on the surface. However, there may be a required depth that the surface must be laid to, depending on what the surface is going to be used for.


Q. What size aggregate is used for the resin bound surfacing?

A. A 1-3mm or 2-5mm aggregate is the most popular size used for a driveway, terrace or path, ensuring the internal build-up of the surfacing is a tight, well-bound mixture, with the right amount of cavitation for permeability. We recommend a minimum depth of 20mm for a driveway and a minimum depth of 16mm for a path or terrace.

For tree pits, we would recommend a 5-8mm or 10mm size aggregate to achieve optimum strength and porosity.


Q. Will there be any changes to the resin bound surfacing during extreme weather?

A. The resin bound surfacing has cavitation with the mixture, so water will run through the surface and back into the ground. This prevents the water from pooling on top of the surface, causing a freezing problem. Again, due to the cavitation with the mixture, the resin bound surface will remain cooler than asphalt or concrete during extreme heat due to air circulating through it.


Q. What temperature should resin bound gravel be laid in?

A. The air temperature should be a minimum of 5 degrees and the surface temperature should be a minimum of 3 degrees above dew point (the temperature at which condensations forms).

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Finish

Anti-slip

Material

Aggregate

Resin

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_05_71 Resin-bound mixed aggregate surfacingsPrimary

CAWS

Q23/20 Resin bound aggregate surfaces

Q23/226 Proprietary resin bound chippings overlay

Q23/225 Proprietary resin bound chippings

Specification data - Resin-bound mixed aggregate surfacings

Aggregate

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Type

Natural aggregate.

Size (nominal)

1–3 mm.

Colour

Amber.

Angular Buff.

Autumn Quartz.

Black Granite.

Brittany Bronze.

Caramel.

Cocoa.

Danish Quartz.

Desert Gold.

Green Granite.

Red Granite.

Sterling Silver.

Binder

-

Type

Polyurethane resin.

Colour

Clear.

Curing time

Pedestrian use: 12 hours; Vehicle use: 24–48 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

Ten year

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Literature

Data Sheet - Resin Bound Gravel

Data Sheet - Resin Bound Gravel

Case studies

Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre - Northampton

Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre - Northampton

Butlins - Bognor Regis

Butlins - Bognor Regis

Carrow Quarter - Norwich

Carrow Quarter - Norwich

Flaxton Rainbow, Flaxton Square - Skelmersdale

Flaxton Rainbow, Flaxton Square - Skelmersdale

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