Lowlifes Guide to Maintenance of your Resin Driveway.
Brush It Weekly
The resin driveway needs to be swept with a stiff broom or a leaf blower on a weekly basis to stop debris from building up on the surface. If debris is left to sit on the surface of the resin, it can trap moisture in the driveway and lead to moss growing.
Rinse Off Stains Promptly
Most stains can be cleaned when fresh using warm soapy water and a soft brush and then hosed down. There is generally no need to use cleaning products. Avoid using pressure washers above 100 bar as these can dislodge the stone from the resin binder.
Tackle Moss and Weeds Early
Moss and weeds can appear very quickly, often at the edges of your driveway where there is most shade and dampness. Removing moss and algae from outdoor surfaces is described by the RHS and it is essential to use the right method for your hard landscaping. Keeping the area weed free is as simple as pulling them up by hand before they have a chance to grow roots into the surface.
Check the Edges Each Season
Check edges for lift in the ground every season or so. If lifted, press down to fix. If it has worked loose then the area will need to be repointed before it is relaid. It is far easier to press down than to repoint and relay.
Book a Professional Clean Annually
Resin driveways in Cheltenham can be professionally cleaned every year or so, to return them to their full colour and for early detection of fine hairline cracks before they spread. A good Cheltenham based company would be Resin Driveways Cheltenham.
A few minutes of routine maintenance care will go a long way in ensuring that your resin driveway lasts for years to come.
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