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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.
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.
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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).
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 |
Aggregate | |
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. |
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 |