Permeable Resin Bound Paving from SureSet UK

Introduction:

One of the greatest advantages offered by some of the better resin bound surfacing systems is the permeability. This ability to allow surface water to drain straight through, virtually unimpeded, negating the need for point or linear drainage, and offering all sorts of environmental and BREEAM/LEED Brownie Points, makes it a compelling choice when considering surfacing.

Permeable surfaces offer other advantages, too. Water can't collect on the surface, so there are no puddles, making the pavement more appealing to pedestrians and vehicles alike, and with no puddles, there's no accumulation of mud or detritus, so the surface is cleaner and more attractive, requiring less maintenance.

Not only do permeable surfaces bring benefits in returning water to the ground and easing the load on the nation's sewer systems, but they actually clean the water in the process, helping reduce suspended solids trapped in the water, and trapping hydrocarbons so they can be broken down by bacteria rather than carried off for expensive cleaning in a local treatments works.

Suddenly, the ability to develop intricate, bespoke and original designs within areas notoriously tricky to drain in the traditional manner becomes stunningly simple. Courtyards, atria, plaza and piazzas, patios and precincts can be surfaced without worrying about how to get surface water out of the area. Instead, that water is dealt with at source, directing it into the ground below.

How it works:

The precise make-up of the sub-layer varies from application to application but, essentially, it is a specific depth of clean (no fines) inert aggregate (usually 4-20mm) retained within a cell matrix system, which, in turn lies atop a geo-textile which separates it from the prepared sub-grade beneath.

The SureSet system relies on the best quality resins, specifically formulated for paving and hard-landscaping, and this enables the actual build-up for SureSet permeable pavements to be noticeably shallower than many competitor products without compromising load-bearing capability or service life.

Reduced build-up has a beneficial impact on overall construction costs. There is less excavation required, which speeds up installation time, and much less material to be removed from site, offering significant savings on landfill taxes and haulage costs.

There's a SureSet solution for all kinds of pavements, for pedestrian areas, patios and driveways, carriageways, public areas, as well as commercial, retail and leisure projects. Just a few projects are showcased below….

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More information on the range of specially selected aggregates, the resins, tools and their contracting services can be found on the SureSet website .

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