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Resin driveways are fast becoming a popular choice for contractors and homeowners. The many benefits of resin surface driveways have made them widely accepted over other materials such as concrete or tarmac. 

UK property owners have become increasingly climate-conscious and prefer to make sustainable choices when designing their homes. Resin isn’t just an eco-friendly choice but is also durable and offers flexibility to create eye-catching and unique designs. If you’re looking for a solution that scores high on style and sustainability, resin surface driveways are the ideal choice. 

Are resin driveways eco friendly? Are they the right option for you? We answer all your questions in this article.

Why Choose Resin Surface Driveways?

1. Permeable

Do you find your driveway and surrounding areas, such as your garden or lawn, flooded even after a short spell of rain? Drainage can be a big issue, especially in the UK, where the weather is often synonymous with long spells of rain. Traditional shingle driveways are non-permeable and add to the issue of water stagnation.

If you’re considering installing a new driveway or upgrading your existing one and want to prevent water stagnation, using a more permeable surface dressing solution can be a great option. If you’re thinking, ‘Is a resin driveway permeable?’ the answer is yes. 

Resin surface driveways prevent flooding and runoff and help replenish the groundwater supply by allowing the rainwater to pass through their surface. This helps you to not just score points on aesthetics but also on sustainability.

2. SuDS-compliant

Are resin driveways eco friendly?

If you’ve ever wondered about the environmental effect of resin driveways, then it’s important to understand the concept of sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) compliance.

Resin-bound driveways in which resin is mixed with aggregate and then applied on the driveway are durable and eco-friendly. In addition to being an environmentally responsible decision, installing SuDS-compliant resin surface driveways has government approval. For example, a resin-bound driveway doesn’t require planning permission, but other non-SuDS-compliant driveways do. 

SuDS has become a popular building method as it ensures water drains into the groundwater system instead of flooding areas, causing run-offs or putting stress on the neighbourhood drainage and sewage system.

A SuDS-compliant resin driveway will also ensure proper protection of the local flora and fauna. For example, flooding can hamper the growth of small shrubs and other plants. However, a replenished groundwater table ensures that the roots of trees get water even during the height of summer. It also prevents smaller animals from finding it difficult to move about in waterlogged areas or from drowning.

3. Recycled Resin

As an eco-conscious property owner, you’ll already know of the many benefits of recycling. If you want to make an environmentally and financially sustainable choice, then choosing recycled resin can be an excellent option. When you work with leading resin surface specialists like LSL Surfacing, you have access to eco-friendly practices and recycled materials that offer premium quality and a low carbon footprint.

Plastic waste is recycled through mechanical recycling to be converted into tiny resin pellets, which can then be used in surface dressing. Using recycled resin in property construction, you embrace sustainable materials and help to reduce the waste generated and lying in landfills, or worse, at the bottom of our seas and oceans.

4. Durable

Resin is an extremely durable material and can last for 15 to 30 years. This durability can be highly beneficial in saving money and reducing the property’s carbon footprint. Construction activities, even as minor as paving a driveway are extremely energy-dependent and are ecologically unsustainable. Therefore, constantly repairing or repaving your driveway due to the formation of cracks increases your carbon footprint significantly.

A resin driveway is also sturdy; even if your family expands and you need to buy bigger or more cars, you can easily accommodate them in your current driveway without it developing cracks or sagging. This will prevent you from encroaching on the surrounding garden area of your home.

Resin surface driveways can remain in perfect shape despite exposure to harsh sunlight, extreme temperatures, snow and heavy rainfall. 

5. Low Carbon Emissions

Concrete or asphalt production is highly energy intensive, while resin is much lower on the carbon emission scale. Moreover, the durable and permeable nature of resin-bound surfaces further enhances its ability to reduce the carbon footprint during its entire life cycle. Resin can also be generated from recycled plastic, making it a greener alternative to other conventional materials used for driveway resurfacing. 

Contact LSL Surfacing for a Sustainable Resin Surfacing Solution

For over 25 years, we’ve helped property owners and contractors build durable, sustainable resin surface driveways that don’t compromise on aesthetics. With LSL Surfacing, you can choose from various surfaces, from grey resin driveways to epoxy resin driveways, making your home stand apart from your neighbours. 

By working with one of the leading resin surface specialists, you get premium-grade driveway surfacing that’s durable, eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. 

At LSL Surfacing, we specialise in resurfacing driveways and residential roads across the UK, including Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. 

Call us on 01223 420369 or 07899 756373 for more information.