Do Weeds Grow Through Resin Driveways?
With the rising popularity of resin driveways in Exeter, one question is commonly asked: can weeds grow through them? Today we want to walk you through this question and debunk all myths.
Understanding The Composition Of A Resin Driveway
Resin driveways are made with a mix of natural aggregates, such as gravel or stone, with a clear resin binder. The mixture is then applied onto a prepared surface and left to cure, creating a smooth, sturdy, and beautiful driveway for your home. There are numerous advantages associated with resin drives, they include no cracking, incredible longevity, high resistance to heavy loads, and no weeds!
Weeds
Weeds are often seen on block paving and gravel driveway, which can make them look quite messy, and adds to the maintenance costs. With resin driveways, the chances of weeds breaking through are almost inexistent. The construction process is crucial in prohibiting weeds from appearing on resin driveways – let's look into it.
How We Prevent Weed Growth
To keep it simple, everything is in the base work. Thanks to a solid base of permeable tarmac, it makes it almost impossible for weeds to creep through. The preparation work is essential, and the installation of the resin itself adds another layer of protection against weeds.
The only way weeds could possibly appear in a resin driveway is if debris or organic matter finds its way onto your driveway. This would happen naturally when cutting grass, or through certain times of year. To avoid small weeds growing like this, a simple monthly power wash would solve this potential problem. If weeds do appear this way, the best solution is to apply mild weed killers designed for resin, or simply removing any small weeds before they have time to grow and cause damage. Of course, in some areas where no grass is or trees are nearby, and where the environment is very urban, this type of problem would not occur.
Resin driveways are robust, very appealing, and anti-weed. While weeds can grow in any outdoor space, the sub-base and nature of resin driveways make it very unlikely. With a small amount of maintenance, you can guarantee to never see a single weed in your driveway.
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