Another resin bound drive question

[mike42]

Since we're mostly a DIY site I'm hoping the answer isn't hire 6 blokes to help you....

Can I put this type of drive down slowly?

A few sqm today, a few more tomorrow and the next day. I've got 250sqm to do but all the time in the world. Maybe some types of resins or gravels are more resistant to cracking or colour differences than others ? Or will I just end up with lots of lines all over the place?

 

[Wayners]

You have to do the lot without stopping because you can't join it without showing if it's all the same.
Metal strips or a decorative change are used for big areas.

 

[mike42]

Thanks, so if I did it like that then it would look like lots of patches each of slightly different colour?

 

[Koolpc]

Get 6 blokes to help you.

 

[stevie888]

Or in a PC world 6 wenches.

 

[^woody^]

You wont be able to join sections together piecemeal and get a flush surface and tight bond. It will always be noticeable. It's the same with any wet trade work, plaster, concrete, render etc.

Colour will be the same with resin, that's not an issue.

Joint trims are used to form breaks and bays in the work, but you don't want those on what should be a nice continuous area.

Sometimes, smaller sections can be designed in by using alternative paving areas or placing surface drains.

 

[mike42]

Thanks woody. I think I've given up on resin.

I'm on to my next daft idea which will probably involve lots of sand and blocks.

 

[jj4091]

You would have the same problems as you would with resin ie. you would need to do it all at the same time.

 

[Cheslea2010]

Must be laid in one continuous lay or you will end up with joints that could potentially allow water to pocket. If this freezes, it will lift the surface. Personally I would leave it to the pro's. Resin looks great when done right but an expensive mistake when not. Nothing to stop you doping all the sub-base work beforehand, although, most contractors don't like to follow someone else's work.

 

[jj4091]

most contractors don't like to follow someone else's work.

An easy get out for them if things go wrong and I don't suppose you would get any warranties.

 

[mike42]

You would have the same problems as you would with resin ie. you would need to do it all at the same time.

So I can't lay one block a day and finish in 2030 then. Why not ?

 

[stevie888]

You can lay blocks in stages: what a strange notion!! You'd just need to be careful not to get loose blocks at the edges where you stop

 

[^woody^]

Thanks woody. I think I've given up on resin.

That's a shame. IMO it is one of the nicest materials for a drive - especially when the stone is carefully chosen and combined with some other nice blocks or slabs, rather than just one mass of gravel. It keeps it's appearance too for longer than most other common paving options.

I'd be more inclined to think of options as to how it could work. Wider borders and a central feature or something can reduce the resin area.