Aftercare advice....
Immediate after-care
The polyurethanes chemicals used in our driveway resins are nonreactive, stable and resistant to most chemicals. As the resistance to chemicals builds over time, care should be taken in the few days after the installation whilst the resin fully cures and hardens, its important that you don't put the resin surface under any heavy pressure as it will may cause an imprints.
Occasional cleaning
Cleaning is easy with a stiff brush and an occasional hose washing. Like most driveways staining may occur from debris that are not cleaned away and lay on the resin surface for prolonged periods of time. If this happens stubborn stains may be removed with a typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment which should be cold water sprayed no closer that 200mm above the resin bound surface. Chewing gum can be easily removed with freeze spray and then gently scraped off with a suitable scraper.
Brake and clutch fluid
Brake and clutch fluid are extremely corrosive to the polyurethanes chemicals in the resin. In the unlikely event that brake or clutch fluid lands on your driveway, remove it straight away with lots of warm water and a mild detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo.
Engine fluid/Oil/Fuel
In order to prevent possible staining, engine fluid that has been spilt on resin surfacing should be removed with a stiff brush and any household detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo, and warm water. The detergent should be allowed to sink in for 15 minutes. Stubborn stains may be removed with a typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment which should be cold water sprayed no closer that 200mm above the resin bound surface.
Tyre marks
In order to minimise tyre tread marks, only turn the steering wheel of the vehicle whilst in motion. Tyre marks on the surface can be wiped down with a small amount of white spirit and a household detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo. A typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment may be used with cold water and sprayed no closer than 200mm above the resin bound surface.
Uses and heavy objects
Resin bound driveways for pedestrian use and for light vehicle traffic are laid with a minimum depth of 15mm. Driveways, car parks and forecourts are all suitable uses for resin surfaces. Resin bound driveways should be laid at a minimum 20mm depth for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. Heavy goods vehicles shouldn’t manoeuvre or park on resin bound driveways unless they have been thickness of at least 20mm. Skips and other heavy objects should not be parked on the surface unless the load is spread with the use of wooden planks. Care should be taken with objects such as car jacks, motorbikes and machinery.
Weed removal
Our resin driveways are all weed resistant as they are treated with weed inhibitor prior to the installation of the resin bound. However, because surface seed dispersal from animals and the weather. In the event that weeds do start to grow, they can be simply pulled out by hand, ensuring the root is pulled out with the weed. In the event the weeds are deep rooted,they can be killed off with mild weed killer. If you are using a strong weed killer, make sure to water it down significantly. Strong weed killers that aren’t watered down could discolour the surface of your resin surface.
Ice and slippages
Our resin bound surface all include a lifetime anti slippage treatment to reduces the chance slippages, but it's still wise to take precautions. White rock salt can be purchased and used on the surface of the resin to remove ice and frost.
Immediate after-care
The polyurethanes chemicals used in our driveway resins are nonreactive, stable and resistant to most chemicals. As the resistance to chemicals builds over time, care should be taken in the few days after the installation whilst the resin fully cures and hardens, its important that you don't put the resin surface under any heavy pressure as it will may cause an imprints.
Occasional cleaning
Cleaning is easy with a stiff brush and an occasional hose washing. Like most driveways staining may occur from debris that are not cleaned away and lay on the resin surface for prolonged periods of time. If this happens stubborn stains may be removed with a typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment which should be cold water sprayed no closer that 200mm above the resin bound surface. Chewing gum can be easily removed with freeze spray and then gently scraped off with a suitable scraper.
Brake and clutch fluid
Brake and clutch fluid are extremely corrosive to the polyurethanes chemicals in the resin. In the unlikely event that brake or clutch fluid lands on your driveway, remove it straight away with lots of warm water and a mild detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo.
Engine fluid/Oil/Fuel
In order to prevent possible staining, engine fluid that has been spilt on resin surfacing should be removed with a stiff brush and any household detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo, and warm water. The detergent should be allowed to sink in for 15 minutes. Stubborn stains may be removed with a typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment which should be cold water sprayed no closer that 200mm above the resin bound surface.
Tyre marks
In order to minimise tyre tread marks, only turn the steering wheel of the vehicle whilst in motion. Tyre marks on the surface can be wiped down with a small amount of white spirit and a household detergent such as washing up liquid or car shampoo. A typical domestic pressure washer with a fan type attachment may be used with cold water and sprayed no closer than 200mm above the resin bound surface.
Uses and heavy objects
Resin bound driveways for pedestrian use and for light vehicle traffic are laid with a minimum depth of 15mm. Driveways, car parks and forecourts are all suitable uses for resin surfaces. Resin bound driveways should be laid at a minimum 20mm depth for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. Heavy goods vehicles shouldn’t manoeuvre or park on resin bound driveways unless they have been thickness of at least 20mm. Skips and other heavy objects should not be parked on the surface unless the load is spread with the use of wooden planks. Care should be taken with objects such as car jacks, motorbikes and machinery.
Weed removal
Our resin driveways are all weed resistant as they are treated with weed inhibitor prior to the installation of the resin bound. However, because surface seed dispersal from animals and the weather. In the event that weeds do start to grow, they can be simply pulled out by hand, ensuring the root is pulled out with the weed. In the event the weeds are deep rooted,they can be killed off with mild weed killer. If you are using a strong weed killer, make sure to water it down significantly. Strong weed killers that aren’t watered down could discolour the surface of your resin surface.
Ice and slippages
Our resin bound surface all include a lifetime anti slippage treatment to reduces the chance slippages, but it's still wise to take precautions. White rock salt can be purchased and used on the surface of the resin to remove ice and frost.
