Rust spots on resin driveways

The most common reason for resin driveways to show rusting is metal trapped within the aggregates (iron ore), and once these metal elements come into contact with the wet British weather, rusting will start to surface. You’ll notice that this will appear in sporadic spots and can overtime become more noticeable.

The other reason for the appearance of rust spots is when a metal object is left on the resin driveway surface. Over time it will corrode when it gets wet.

This process of rust spotting is called oxidation. It is hard to avoid with particular resin finishes that naturally contain iron ore, so you won’t be the only resin driveway customer to face this problem.

When the iron ore reacts with oxygen this forms a chemical called hydrated iron oxide and then when water reacts with this chemical you’ll find the rust spots on the surface.

Solution

Don’t worry if you’ve had a resin driveway installed and now facing rust spots. These spots can be cleaned. We have a sister company – www.powercleanuk.com – that has a history of removing these stubborn rust sports. You can contact them by visiting the site for a free no obligation quote.

The Yorkshire Resin Company

If you’re interested in a resin driveway then why not contact us through one of our online forms. We’ll be more than happy to provide a free no obligation quote.

We’ve over 25 years’ experience in groundworks so if you’ve any questions in regards resin driveways, or looking for that professional company for extra reassurance then we’re the company for you.