Common Issues With Resin Driveways And How To Address Them

Cracks or Potholes

Depending on the company that installed your driveway, and their respective standards, some resin driveways might experience cracks or potholes. This could be due to vehicle traffic, weather conditions, and much more, but it would mainly be caused by suboptimal installation. Our company provides a 10-year guarantee, so that our customers can rest assured, and to show that we have the highest standards in the area.

Discoloration

Some driveway firms use a type of resin that is not UV resistant, in which case the drive will fade over time, and most likely get discoloured. If you were unlucky, and used one of these companies, the best thing to do is regularly clean your driveway with a mild detergent. Definitely avoid strong chemicals, as they may also cause this type of resin to fade. In our case, we make sure to use the best product out there, so it is indeed UV resistant, and stain resistant. Luckily, if you chose us, or a similar firm, your driveway will not experience discolouration.

Weeds In Your Resin Driveway

Again, if your driveway was poorly installed, weeds can be an annoying problem. They can grow through small cracks or gaps in the driveway, so you would need to do some regular weeding, or apply a weed killer designed for resin surfaces. Personally, we apply a weed resistant membrane during the installation process to avoid this type of concern.

Stains In Your Driveway

It is quite rare to see stains in any type of resin driveway, in the worst case, if you do see a stain, it should be easy to clean it off. For substances like oil, grease, and strong chemicals, they present a higher risk if not looked at quickly. With a mild detergent, you can easily get rid of these stains, just don't leave them for too long. For specific cleaning recommendations, please contact us.

Drainage Concerns

If a company has overlooked the drainage situation for your driveway, you might have an issue. You could experience poor drainage and water pooling if the drainage system is not installed properly, or not installed at all. In our case, we use a permeable resin surface, which helps with water run-off, and we install a new drainage system under the resin, if required, avoiding water pooling or floods.

There are many good things about resin driveways, but they can also have some problems over time. You can make sure that your resin driveway lasts a long time and looks amazing by taking care of these common issues right away. A beautiful and durable resin driveway will last for years with regular checks, the right cleaning methods, and fixes done when they're needed. Always ask the company you're working with if they provide a guarantee, and ask them if you can see work from numerous years ago, to make sure they are the right firm to use.