Benefits
- Smooth, with no loose stones
- Permeable when laid on the right base
- Resists weeds
- Wide choice of natural stone colours
- Easy to sweep and wash
Things to know
- It is only as good as the base underneath
- Heavy vehicles and sharp turning on a thin layer can mark it
- Oil and some chemicals can stain if left
- It needs dry weather to lay
Compared with other surfaces
Gravel is cheaper but moves and needs topping up. Block paving can sink and grow weeds in the joints. Tarmac is hard wearing but plain and usually not permeable. Resin bound sits between them, with a cleaner look and easier upkeep.