Resin Bound
Resin bound paving is a popular alternative to traditional paving thanks to the many benefits over traditional gravel or paving stones.Resin bound paving is made up using naturally sourced aggregates from all over Europe blended with SureSet’s UV stable polyurethane resin which enhances and maintains the natural appearance of the aggregates. This makes it an attractive alternative that can be designed specifically to meet your needs. At Hide Landscapes we can offer different colour options for resin bound surfacing , which truly lets you choose the ideal colour and texture for your project.
Why is it unique
There are many reasons why people prefer resin bound paving to other techniques of paving. Here are just a few:
* It’s permeable: which means it’s fantastic in wet weather and doesn’t ‘puddle’.
* It looks great: Resin bound paving can be tailored aesthetically to you home / business / driveway.
* It is sustainable, practical and versatile: Resin bound paving suits a variety of surfaces and purposes.
* It’s resistant to different weather conditions. For example, it won’t freeze in the winter, and it won’t fade under the summer sunshine.
* It can last for more than 25 years – which means it’s long-lasting and great value for money.
* It doesn’t need much care or maintenance.
* It’s a level surface with no loose stones – this is particularly good for wheelchair and pushchairs.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to love Resin Bound Paving! As a paving choice it can make your life easier, and make your property more attractive – so it’s a win win scenario!
Block Paving
Block paving is one of the most enduringly popular surfacing options, and is made from various materials but most commonly clay and concrete. Blocks are sized to a particular shape – normally square and rectangular – and can then be laid in simple lines or intricate patterns depending on your individual taste. So why is block paving so popular in homes throughout the UK? Read in the below section the amount of numerous benefits you can expect from Block paving
BLOCK PAVING BENEFITS
#1 Low maintenance
One of the best advantages of installing block paving is that it is incredibly low maintenance. Due to the nature of the material it does not require top polishing and will never need repainting in the future. In fact, just regularly washing your driveway or patio with simple soap and water will do the trick and help keep it looking fresh and bright for years to come. Additionally, block paving can easily withstand harsh, erratic weathers, making it an ideal material for the fluctuating British weather.
#2 Highly versatile
Block paving is offered in an impressive range of colours and styles, meaning the options for your driveway or patio are almost endless. It is also a great material to create driveway designs, including intricate patterns and shapes which can be formed out of the different blocks.
#3 Enhances the visual appeal of your home
Due to the wide selection of styles block paving can offer, it is sure to instantly enhance the visual appeal of your home. Whether you want a simple, traditional paving design or something a lot more complex and striking, block paving is a fantastic material to achieve a great look. You can be certain it will be able to provide something that will complement your home and accurately reflect your needs, tastes and budget.
#4 Environmentally friendly
In comparison to other surfacing options, block paving is particularly environmentally friendly. This is due to its porous nature, which means block paving provides an area for water to rest during rainy seasons. You will not notice surface water on your paving, as it will be drawn in by the material. However, it will prevent the water from gathering or flooding, allowing you to create better drainage on your driveway or patio.
#5 Durable and hard-wearing
Block paving is very durable and is expected to last reliably for at least 20 years. It is a great material for a driveway or patio as it is incredibly hard-wearing and, as such, can easily cope with lots of motor and pedestrian traffic. In fact, it is able to withstand so much pressure that it is commonly used in airports and docks – a testament to its capabilities. Additionally, it is unaffected by frosts, salts and most chemicals, making it a popular choice in heavy industrial sites.
Paving stones / Flagstones / Slab
As you consider your options, the first decision to make is which type of patio paving to go for. There are three main patio paving materials used in the UK: concrete, natural stone and porcelain paving slabs.
Concrete
Concrete paving slabs are man-made. They’re produced by mixing cement with aggregates and pigments, which is either pressed or moulded to form a paving slab. The curing process that bonds the materials together can take many months and years to complete, even though the slab is ostensibly hard after 3-4 weeks.
Concrete is the weakest of the three paving materials, and consequently the slabs will be thicker to give them additional strength (30-50 mm).
Natural Stone
Natural stone paving is quarried from the ground and then hewn, cut and processed for the desired size and finish. Each stone slab is one-of-a-kind. Not only is there variation between the look and feel of every slab, but there are also significant differences in appearance and performance depending on which type of stone you choose.
If you opt for natural stone patio paving, there are plenty of different types to choose from:
* Indian sandstone
* Limestone
* Slate
* Granite
* Traditional flagstones
The strength of natural stone paving depends on its type, with granite and slate being denser and stronger than sandstone and limestone. The thickness of stone paving slabs will be hewn or calibrated accordingly (18-25 mm).
Porcelain
Porcelain paving slabs are produced by firing kaolin clays in a kiln at temperatures that liquify the materials, which then become chemically fused to form a solid entity as they cool. These fused ceramic homogenous slabs are incredibly strong and durable. The vitrification (literally glass-like) process means that these slabs are non-porous,waterproof and largely impervious.
Highly versatile, porcelain patio paving can be engineered to resemble a range of different materials, including:
* Wood-effect porcelain paving
* Stone-effect porcelain paving
* Dolomite porcelain paving
Porcelain is the strongest paving material, so it can be thinner than natural stone but still provide greater strength (10-20 mm).
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Driveways
All of our driveways are excavated to minimum of 250mm deep. Once the ground is broken and opened, if we find clay we may often dig as deep as 350mm to give you the correct stability to avoid your new driveway from failing. On completion of excavation all material is cleared from site with either a grab lorry or by skips. We always use a geotextile membrane once excavation is completed as this will help with 2 things. First thing that it does is aid in preventing weed growth and secondly it aids in keeping all new subbase separate from the earth that’s been exposed. This also keeps the subbase from having weak spots once compacted.
DRIVEWAY SPECIFICATION
All of our driveways are excavated to minimum of 250mm deep. Once the ground is broken and opened, if we find clay we may often dig as deep as 350mm to give you the correct stability to avoid your new driveway from failing. On completion of excavation all material is cleared from site with either a grab lorry or by skips.
We always use a geotextile membrane once excavation is completed as this will help with 2 things. First thing that it does is aid in preventing weed growth and secondly it aids in keeping all new subbase separate from the earth that’s been exposed. This also keeps the subbase from having weak spots once compacted.
There are many forms of subbase. We generally use MOT type 1 limestone which is ministry tested and used in most modern roadways. We aim for a minimum of 150mm (some drives may need more than 150mm) for driveways as this will give enough support for modern day cars. Another popular subbase we like to use is crushed concrete. We are big fans of recycled materials as its good for everyone. This type of stone generally tends to be bigger than type 1 which is great for driveways and you also get great ground support
All our driveways are consolidated with a road roller as they are heavier enough to compact to take the weight of a car. We never use a compactor plate as they are not enough for a driveway. This can often be the cause of a failed driveway. We always compact over x 75mm layers as this gives the best compaction to maximise the ground strength.
Driveway with sustainable drainage
Drainage systems can contribute to sustainable development and improve the places and spaces where we live, work and play by balancing the different opportunities and challenges that influence urban design and the development of communities. Approaches to manage surface water that take account of water quantity (flooding), water quality (pollution) biodiversity (wildlife and plants) and amenity are collectively referred to as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Sustainable DRAINAGE SOLUTION
SuDS mimic nature and typically manage rainfall close to where it falls. SuDS can be designed to transport (convey) surface water, slow runoff down (attenuate) before it enters watercourses,they provide areas to store water in natural contours and can be used to allow water to soak(infiltrate) into the ground or evaporated from surface water and lost or transpired from vegetation (known as evapotranspiration).
SUDS are drainage systems that are considered to be environmentally beneficial, causing minimal or no long-term detrimental damage. They are often regarded as a sequence of management practices, control structures and strategies designed to efficiently and sustainably drain surface water, while minimising pollution and managing the impact on water quality of local water bodies.
SuDS are more sustainable than traditional drainage methods because they:
Manage runoff volumes and flow rates from hard surfaces, reducing the impact of urbanisation on flooding
Provide opportunitiesd for using runoff where it falls
Protect or enhance water quality (reducing pollution from runoff)
Protect natural flow regimes in watercourses
Are sympathetic to the environment and the needs of the local community
Provide an attractive habitat for wildlife in urban watercourses
Provide opportunities for evapotranspiration from vegetation and surface water
Encourage natural groundwater/aquifer recharge (where appropriate)
Create better places to live, work and play.
For more SUDS information and types of installation please email sales@hidepaving.co.uk or call on 07454 783920