Can weeds grow through my resin driveway?

The short answer is no, a resin driveway – if installed correctly and to manufacturer specification – should be weed resistant, and no weeds should grow through the surface from below. However, it is possible for seedlings in the air to land on the resin driveway and cause some surface growth. To stop the growth, water down some strong weed killer significantly and apply to the weeds. It’s important to make sure the weed killer is watered down as it could otherwise discolour the surface.

It’s unlikely other unwanted growth will appear too such as moss and algae, but it has been known to appear where weather conditions are ideal for growth. You should treat this in the same way as weeds and apply moss and algae killer to problems areas, following manufacturer instructions in doing so.

So, how can I maintain my resin driveway?

General maintenance and cleaning can be done all year round such as removing leaves, sand and other unwanted materials. We recommend a stiff brush to go over the surface, hosing down with clean water.

It’s important to understand that staining from debris can occur if general maintenance is neglected. You will find stubborn, unwanted stains such as grime can be removed if you have the right equipment to do so. Here at The Yorkshire Resin Company we offer an annual pressure washing service from our sister company Power Clean UK.

What other maintenance measures may be needed?

Accidents happen as we all know, so if engine fluid, oil etc. hits the resin driveway surface it’s important to know that this should be removed immediately before staining can occur. This can be done with a mild detergent mixed with warm water and applied to the surface with a stiff brush.

Tyre marks can appear on the surface, and this is caused when wheels are turned on the surface whilst the vehicle is stationary. If they do appear then simply wipe down with a white spirit and wash clear with emulsifier.

The Yorkshire Resin Company

Here at The Yorkshire Resin Company we take great pride in the level of service we provide. We always work to the correct specifications, as we’ve worked in groundworks for over 25 years.

We’ll provide you with the very best in materials, and our team hold industry-approved accreditations and are fully insured.

Our resin driveway installations come with a 10 year guarantee, and we’ll even provide you with a reduced annual power clean if you so wish.

To find out more about our resin driveways fill out one of our online contact forms or call us directly on 0113 272 1030.