Maintenance Tips For Your Resin Driveways

 

 

Are you thinking of installing a new resin driveway? If yes, then you should invest sometime to learn how to take good care of your driveway so that you get the maximum life out of your resin driveway. When compared to the other driveway options, resin driveway is less demanding when it comes to care and maintenance. However, this does not mean that you could completely neglect it. By providing your driveway the required care and maintenance you will not only be able to retain its new looks for a long time but you will also be able to increase the total life of your driveway.

The surface of your resin bound driveway is smooth. Therefore, it is easy to maintain it and you just need to keep to the following basics. One of the most basic care that you should give your driveway is regular sweeping of the surface. If you do not sweep your driveway regularly, then it will start accumulating sand grains on the surface when you keep driving over the grains of sand, it will increase the scratches on the surface and it will damage the surface making it lose its sheen and new looks. Depending on the extensiveness of use the frequency of sweeping should be decided. Just ensure that there isn’t too much of accumulation of sand and debris.

Washing the driveway is also important to remove the dust from the surface. Just make sure you are not using power wash or power jet to wash the driveway because it could damage the surface resulting in patches and potholes. Use clean water that is not hot or cold; extreme water temperature could result in damage of the surface. Avoid using harsh detergents or chemicals when washing your resin driveway. In most cases, use of plain, clean water itself would be sufficient. If there is grease or oil spills use mild soap to remove the affected area. Never use metal scrubbers on the surface or use excessive pressure to clean. All that it requires is a gentle wash.

You will not face issues such as water stagnation or weeds problems with your resin driveway. This makes it all the more easier to maintain the driveway and to keep its new looks. Only by giving timely and regular care you will be able to get the best value for your money when you install resin driveways.