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Resin Bound Patios
The same seamless aggregate surface applied to garden terraces and seating areas, laid thinner than a driveway since it carries no vehicle loading.
How a patio differs from a driveway
The material is the same, but the construction is not. A patio carries foot traffic rather than vehicle loading, so the surface is laid thinner, typically around 12 millimetres against the 15 to 18 used for a driveway, over a correspondingly lighter base. That makes it cheaper per square metre than a driveway of the same area.
It also opens up finer aggregate blends. The larger stone sizes needed to take wheel loading can look coarse in a seating area, and a smaller blend gives a smoother finish underfoot that suits bare feet and garden furniture better.
Where it works well and where it does not
The seamless finish suits patios for the same reason it suits driveways: no joints for weeds, no slabs to lift and rock as the ground settles, and no annual re-pointing. Around a pool or a hot tub, the permeability is a real advantage, since splashed water drains through rather than sitting in puddles.
It works less well where the existing base is unstable or where a patio needs to be laid to falls against a house wall without a proper damp-proof detail. Laying any surface up against a wall above the damp proof course invites problems, and a competent installer will raise that rather than pour around it.
Where we cover
Common questions
Can resin bound go over an existing patio?
Often, if the existing surface is sound. A concrete patio in good condition makes a reasonable base. Existing slabs are more variable: where they are firmly bedded, level and not rocking, they can sometimes be overlaid, but loose or individually settled slabs will move under the new surface and telegraph through. Any assessment needs to happen on site, and the honest answer on a badly laid slab patio is usually that it comes up first.
Is it comfortable underfoot?
With a finer aggregate blend, yes. Patio installations typically use a smaller stone size than driveways, which gives a noticeably smoother finish. It is still a textured surface rather than a polished one, so it is not quite like smooth stone underfoot, but it is comfortable for normal use and it grips well when wet, which matters around a pool.
Enquire about patios
Tell us what is there now and we will explain what it is likely to cost and whether a base like yours can usually be overlaid, then put you in touch with an installer where one covers your area. No charge for that, and no obligation.