What Is Cheaper: Resin or Block Paving

1. Cost of Installation

Whether or not you have a base will significantly affect the associated costs of a resin driveway. To ensure brevity in the discussion, it is certain that a resin driveway will be more cost-effective than block paving if your current driveway is composed of concrete, tarmac, or slabs. In the absence of a “base” for your driveway (e.g., gravel, ancient block paving, grass), we can say with certainty that traditional block paving will be more cost-effective.

2. Cost of Materials

Block paver driveways typically necessitate a greater quantity of materials. The direct application of resin onto an existing surface obviates the necessity for extensive preparatory demolition. Inevitably, paving will necessitate a substantial quantity of materials, resulting in a higher cost. However, in the absence of an “existing surface” to apply the resin onto, a new base must be established using permeable asphalt, resulting in an escalated cost of the resin.

3. Cost of Maintenance

Famous for their low maintenance requirements, resin driveways are resistant to weed growth, oil stains, and discolouration, requiring only minimal upkeep. The maintenance of block paving may involve resurfacing, periodic sealing, professional cleaning, and repair, all of which contribute to the overall expense.

4. Sustained Durability

Both block paving and resin are enduring alternatives. When properly maintained, a resin drive can last for up to two decades. Similarly, block paving should last approximately twenty years with regular maintenance.

5. Visual Appeal

Style-wise and design-wise, resin driveways are more adaptable; the product is also completely customisable, as the colour and pattern options are virtually limitless. While paved drives can be constructed in a variety of forms and designs, the number of options is considerably limited. This relates more to individual preference than to price.

To conclude, considering that this eliminates a substantial amount of foundation, the price of a resin driveway will be lower overall if you currently have a concrete, tarmac, or slabbed driveway. The expense associated with installing a block paving driveway will be significantly reduced if the project commences without any existing base for the driveway. This is because the preparatory work needed to install a resin driveway from the ground up is quite extensive compared to the process for block paving.