Choosing what kind of driveway you want for your home is not a decision made simply based on the aesthetic. Many surfacing materials are available on the market, but considering how your driveway will look and how often you want to do maintenance is also crucial. The two most popular methods are resin-bound and block paving. Resin driveway vs block paving – Understanding the better option for you comes with consultation with our specialists at Johnsons Prestige Fencing.
Here, we look at both to help you decide your driveway needs.
How Much Maintenance is Required for Each?
Resin driveways are very easy to maintain – a much lower degree of maintenance compared to block paving. The positive about resin driveways is that they are not susceptible to weed growth between the slabs, and the surface will not fade from exposure to the sun’s UV rays.
Resin driveways will also not require regular pressure washing to keep their natural look and freshness. With Resin, you have a UV-stable material that does not discolour due to the sun, with no weeds able to break through to the surface – certainly a relief of not having to weed.
Resin will require a light pressure wash once or twice a year, but you’ll find that the regular Northwest rainfall will do most of the hard work for you.
How Hard to Install Each?
No matter which driveway material you choose, you require a trained, professional installation team to put it down. Neither Resin nor block paving is simply placing it down and being done with it.
As driveway installation specialists, the team at Johnsons Prestige Fencing can show you plenty of instances where incorrect installation of ether surfaces has caused practical issues in due course that have resulted in costly fixes. You need to hire a professional, reputable company to help you save on that lost time and money by laying them correctly the first time.
Protection Against the Elements
In the Northwest, we see a lot of heavy rainfall each season, requiring our driveways to resist puddling and flash flooding.
In the Winter months, it can be even more hazardous as the water turns to ice. Sorrento block paving can be prone to freeze-thaw damage which results in cracking. Waterproof sealants can help avoid this issue, but it can be an additional cost you don’t want during the Winter months.
With resin-bound, ice can expand laterally through surface pores instead of forcing cracks in the stone, meaning there are fewer issues due to frost retention.
As you can see, there are many considerations to your driveway that you must look into. At Johnsons Prestige Fencing, our team is happy to discuss the best options for your home based on the area, cost, and aesthetic you are looking for.
Contact Johnsons Prestige Fencing today for professionally built driveways, as well as landscaping stockport, and wilmslow fencing – in the Northwest and Cheshire.