DG77 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 We have a driveway leading to a back yard which has an area of 170m2. The overall area is just shy of 400m2. This will mostly be surfaced using 10mm SMA. However, there is part of the yard at rear which I'm considering surfacing with a contrast to the SMA. This contrast area will be mostly pedestrian for access to a patio area, garage and vehicles. I'd like for it to have increased grip for elderly family member to walk on during wet weather and winter. We have ruled out paving slabs as neither of us like them, and probably similar for block paving too. Likewise, pebbles/gravel/loose stone is not desired. Preference is for a solid surface. So the question is what type of surface could we get out down that would fulfil the brief and have good longevity? It will be an area of approx 90m2. The remainder will be SMA. I had thought that resin bound gravel would be an option, but I have doubts about it due to its longevity and long term cleanliness. Am I right to be concerned or is that unfounded? One person I spoke to, just suggested to do it all in SMA and use cobbles to create a border to delineate between the areas. Thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 https://www.tarmac.com/products/asphalt/ulticolour/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Imprinted concrete is long lasting and come in a multitude of designs and colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 43 minutes ago, bassanclan said: https://www.tarmac.com/products/asphalt/ulticolour/ I have already contacted them. They don't do any business in northern ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 22 minutes ago, nod said: Imprinted concrete is long lasting and come in a multitude of designs and colours I had thought of exposed concrete, but the inability to drain freely would be a drawback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Collen Bros are the guys for coloured asphalt locally, AFAIK? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 4 hours ago, dpmiller said: Collen Bros are the guys for coloured asphalt locally, AFAIK? I'll give them a message. I had thought from reading that section of their website that it was only a one off project rather than a range of products they offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 Have anyone used cloverstone for resin? There is a 21 year warranty on the resin and 10 year on tarmac. https://www.cloverstoneni.co.uk/sectors/residential/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 minutes ago, DG77 said: I'll give them a message. I had thought from reading that section of their website that it was only a one off project rather than a range of products they offered. this is their coloured stuff https://hueasphalt.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 34 minutes ago, dpmiller said: this is their coloured stuff https://hueasphalt.com/ Thanks, I had seen that website but somehow forgot all about it. I've sent them an email now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG77 Posted August 5 Author Share Posted August 5 Just checking in again to see if anyone has installed a resin surface or any knowledge of them? I've taken a look at the hue asphalt and I'm not sure that it is what we want. Prefer the speckled nature of the resin in comparison to the solid hue asphalt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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