What to consider before laying a gravel driveway Gravel driveways are an attractive and affordable exterior surface, ideal for improving the appearance and kerb appeal of a property. It is created from a variety of loose, crushed and decorative stones. The gravel surface can be decorated in a choice of colours, shapes and sizes. This […]
A guide to installing resin pathways A worn pathway is both unattractive and can also be a safety issue. An attractive resin pathway is effective, eye-catching, affordable and easy to maintain. This blog post will take a look at the benefits of resin pathways and the installation process. Resin pathways provide a easy on the […]
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range X-Grid: The ultimate in gravel retention grid X-Grid is the ultimate in gravel retention grid. It is a highly versatile gravel grid product with a wide range of uses; from golf and leisure, landscaping, car parks, a base for garden buildings and use on farms. But it is perhaps […]
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range driveway legislation: do you need planning permission to install a driveway? The legislation around laying a new driveway intensified following heavy flooding across the country in 2007. The floods were exacerbated by non-porous driveways increasing the volume of rainwater flowing into storm drain and overwhelming the system. As urbanisation […]
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range Gravel grid system: the hidden secret of a successful gravel driveway Gravel driveways are long associated with premium properties. They are brilliant at creating a wow factor on approach but they are also are a practical solution, needing little maintenance, while being sturdy underfoot and preventing gravel mitigation. The […]
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range X-Grid is the first product of its type to receive “Made In Britiain” certification X-Grid has become the first product of its type to be awarded the prestigious “Made in Britain” certification. The Chesterfield-manufactured ground reinforcement and gravel retention grid is a market-leading product in the sector. The gravel […]
What’s the difference between resin bound and resin bonded surfacing? There are two main types of resin gravel surfacing available for outdoor areas – resin bound and resin bonded. A resin bound surface is a self-draining surface when laid on an open grade binder or drilled base. The mixture has tiny voids in the surface […]
What causes surface flooding? Surface flooding happens when rain is so substantial that the ground cannot cope and drain water away quickly enough. In the instance of flooding, roads can become like rivers, buildings can become flooded and cars can be carried away. Severe flooding is caused by atmospheric conditions that lead to heavy rain […]
Rubber Grass Mats View Rubber Grass Mats An introduction to rubber grass mats Rubber Grass Mats are the ideal solution to ensure grass can withstand heavy pedestrian traffic whilst it continues to grow. They are laid throughout the grass growing season to allow the grass to intertwine and bond with the mats in preparation for […]
How to install a gravel driveway Gravel drives are a low cost, easy to create, popular alternative to slabs or block paves. They allow an increase in creativity – as you can create a colour scheme that matches or compliments brickwork or other features to create a beautiful front garden. A graveled drive allows rainwater […]