University paving in Bath

Process/Execution

The areas were installed with a permeable asphalt base (laid by others). Having a permeable base provides a fully draining build up to ensure water can completely flow through to the natural drainage table below with no standing water. The correct base provides a stable foundation for the resin bound paving to be installed on top.

Subcontractor and Approved Installer of SureSet; Bruce Lovelock was on site to prepare the area and mark out the batches for the permeable paving. 6mm Barley Butter was chosen from our Natural Aggregate Range, as one of our most popular colours it blends perfectly with its surroundings.

The product has to go through the following stages before it is ready for final use:

Mixing the resin: our two parts of ProResin are mixed together and a catalyst is added. SureSet provide a separate catalyst to allow full control over the curing time.

Mixing the blend: the selected aggregate blend is added to the forced-action mixer with the resin. Each batch is mixed for the same amount of time to ensure consistency in the material and most importantly that every particle of stone is fully coated in the resin.

Application: the resin bound material is transferred to the laying area and evenly spread across the base to the desired depth. It is then compacted to a firm and smooth finish.

The implementation of the resin bound paving proved to be a successful solution. The new pathways not only enhanced the aesthetic of the complex but also provided a durable, low maintenance, and safe surface.