Resin Bonded Gravel

Durable, Textured Surfacing

Resin Bonded Gravel is a hard wearing decorative surface with a textured finish. Bonded gravel is not porous, meaning water doesn’t drain through and the rough texture gives the surface a natural effect. Bonded gravel is applied by scattering stone gravel onto a resin base. The gravel aggregate is available in a range of colours which can be used to match existing exterior features.

RESIN BONDED GRAVEL SURFACING

Autumn Quartz

Black Granite

Brittany Bronze

Chinese Buff Bauxite

Chinese Grey Bauxite

Danish Quartz

Green Granite

Red Granite

Staffordshire Pink

Sterling Grey

Buxton Crescent

Surface Type :Resin Bound Gravel, Resin Bonded Gravel

Location : Peak District

DCM Surfaces was proud to be a part of the refurbishment of Buxton Crescent, a Grade 1 listed building in the heart of the Peak…

St Mary’s Church

Surface Type :Resin Bonded Gravel

Location : Ambleside, Cumbria

DCM Surfaces installed Peal Quartz Resin Bonded Gravel to give a refined and high quality finish to the church grounds….

Morecambe Bay

Surface Type :Resin Bonded Gravel

Location : Morecambe

DCM Surfaces were part of the renovation of Morecambe Bay’s promenade, following the replacement of the Wave reflection wall, to prevent high tides from breaching…

Wetpour is most often installed onto a prepared hard surface, such as stone (MOT) or macadam. The sub-base should be dry, level and compact all over, and any deviations should be such that when a 3m long straight edge is placed in any position on the surface, the gap between the straight edge and the surface shall at no point be greater than +/-6mm.

Bonded Gravel onto Concrete

Bonded Gravel onto Tarmac

RESIN BONDED GRAVEL SURFACINGINSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE – DOWNLOAD

All RESIN BONDED GRAVEL SURFACING Surfacing should undergo routine and operational inspection and maintenance in accordance with the recommendations of EN 1176.

The frequency of inspection will vary with the type of equipment used and other factors such as heavy use, levels of vandalism, coastal location, air pollution, age of equipment, location adjacent trees.

If the surface is discovered to be unsafe during inspection and cannot be corrected immediately, the surface should be secured against further use.

What is the difference between resin bound gravel and bonded gravel?

Bound gravel has a smooth texture and is porous, whereas bonded gravel has a rough texture and is not porous.

Does resin bound gravel require maintenance?

All debris should be removed by brushing or using a leaf blower. Moss and weeds should also be removed from the surface.

What can resin bounded gravel be laid on?

Resin bounded gravel is to be installed onto a minimum of 50mm AC14 open texture binder course.

Can vehicles be driven on resin bounded gravel?

The stone aggregate and resin are extremely hard-wearing, so vehicles can be driven on the surface. However, there may be a required depth that the surface must be laid to, depending on what the surface is going to be used for.

What size aggregate is used for the resin bounded surfacing?

A 1-3mm or 2-5mm aggregate is the most popular size used for a driveway, terrace or path, ensuring the internal build-up of the surfacing is a tight, well-bound mixture, with the right amount of cavitation for permeability. We recommend a minimum depth of 20mm for a driveway and a minimum depth of 16mm for a path or terrace.

Will there be any changes to the resin bounded surfacing during extreme weather?

The resin bound surfacing has cavitation with the mixture, so water will run through the surface and back into the ground. This prevents the water from pooling on top of the surface, causing a freezing problem. Again, due to the cavitation with the mixture, the resin bound surface will remain cooler than asphalt or concrete during extreme heat due to air circulating through it.

What temperature should resin bounded gravel be laid in?

The air temperature should be a minimum of 5 degrees and the surface temperature should be a minimum of 3 degrees above dew point (the temperature at which condensations forms).