Current Job

This is one of the little jobs we have on the go at the moment. This particular client wanted to tie in all areas and required additional steps to make access easier and to elimate slippery aspect.

First of all we set a couple of steps (prior to Christmas). Once cured (as fresh concrete needs to be cured before the application of Resin Bonded Stone) we prepared the area to be covered, filled where necessary and masked off areas as required to prevent covering where the Resin Bonded Stone is not required and a general brush up of the area.

Here are some updated views now works have been completed. A Natural finish bringing everything together.

No more slippery steps and a protective and durable finish.

Selection of previous works

We have put together some images of our works completed in a natural finish. As Resin Bonded Stone can give quite an impact we thought it would be nice for anyone who is interested in viewing the finished article.


Here are some in a Pigmented finish

Planning Permission Required?

Today I received an enquiry from a concerned lady in Buckinghamshire.  She has a tarmac drive,  a very large one I will add, in need of resurfacing.  Enquiries made at her local council intimated that planning permission is required.

Is this correct or not ?

http://www.communities.gov.uk/ - Environment Agency - Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens.

From the 1 October 2008 the permitted development rights that allow householders to have a NEW driveway or hardstanding area WITHOUT planning permission have changed.  PLANNING PERMISSION IS NOW REQUIRED to lay traditional impermeable driveways that allow uncontrolled runoff of rainwater from front gardens onto roads, because this can contribute to flooding and pollution of water courses.

So if that is to be taken as red then as she is not laying a new drive this does not apply?

She does not in our opinion as she is not laying a new drive.  She would however be "sealing" the surface if she were to apply RESIN BONDED STONE.   

If she were to resurface her drive with RESIN BONDED STONE she would need to look at where the water would drain to.  For instance towards her house if the drive slopes to her house, then she would need to consider alternative drainage i.e. a drainage chanel.  If it slopes to a garden area then she could consider developing a bog garden.

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/ is a good source of informatiion.

Recommendations

Below are some of the recommendations we have received during the course of our work.

"Many thanks for my splendid drive. 

Many of my neighbours have commented and

are well impressed with the cost.

Once again thanks for being pleasant and very tidy"

 Mrs B at Calverton.

"I am really pleased with the work you have

done and how it has transformed my driveway".

Mrs B at Leicester

Weather Report

According to reports we Brits have just endured the coldest January for 23 years. One climate expert says it has been the ninth coldest January in 100 years.

Pot holes and cracks form as a result of water being trapped under surfaces. When temperatures plunge, the water freezes and expands and causes the surface to rupture.

According to one council it will cost thousands to repair the potholes in the roads!

If your driveway, path or patio is in need of repairing and/ or resurfacing it is important to not let things get too bad.  Resin Bonded Stone prevents the ingress of water and not only provides a DURABLE, PROTECTIVE, ATTRACTIVE AND ANTI SLIP surface, it also prevents deterioration further.