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  1. fir

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    We want to re surface the drive which goes down the side of our house. It is currently a reasonably flat but in places uneven concrete, probably there since the house was built (1959). Is there a way of doing this by simply surfacing over the top? Ideally, we want to avoid digging it all up, as we saw the amount that came out when our neighbour did his a few years ago. Also, there is a big drop (maybe 4-5 feet) between ours and next door. Any excavation would probably mean we would have to replace their retaining wall and fencing.
     
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    A couple of our neighbours have installed gravel grid driveways. They consist of interlocking plastic grids which are then covered with gravel, so that you have the appearance of gravel but with the stability of the grid system. Not sure if it would work on top of a concrete drive as I'm not sure where rainwater would go. Might be pricey though, try googling it.
     
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    Cheers, that looks interesting. Doubt we’d opt for gravel, by it might work with a resin surface. We’ve had the same concerns re where the water goes - currently the answer appears to be through any gaps in the concrete! It doesn’t look like any great engineering was involved! Digging up the entire driveway would be a deal breaker though as far as I’m concerned as it will be too expensive and too disruptive.
     
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    You can lay resin on top of concrete with the right preparation
     
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    I'll send you a few photos tomorrow, see what you think. The gravel doesn't move about, it just fills the gaps, the weight of the car is directly on the grid.
     
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    We can definitely do something with it. Send me a PM and I can have a look if you like
     
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    We’ve done a few jobs for people off the forum. Latest Henry_flower ‘s artificial grass
     
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    Wish you'd done Swansea's pitch...
     
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    Thanks - it’s for the bit down the side of the house that doesn’t get cars on - mainly used for accessing the garden, kicking a ball about on etc. So a smooth surface preferable.
     
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    Understood, thought it was for parking.
     
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    I’ll take some photos in the morning. Don’t want astro; do want a smoother more uniform surface. Also want a big gate, as we’ve had a couple of intruders.
     
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    Printed concrete?
     
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    We do everything. Was just using artificial grass as an example.

    You know where to find me
     
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    Get rid of the car(s) - problem solved. :D:D:D
     
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    Try these down in Eckington, the resin bound looks especially good.
    https://www.romanroadsystems.com/
    Worked with them for years, one of the directors is a Blunt, the other's a pig. I bet it's jolly in there office these days.
     
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    I think it’s unfair calling your hubby an intruder just cos he supports Wednesday
     
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    The trouble with that is, the resin is porous and is designed to let water through and into the ground. Having concrete below might void any warranty
     
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    get some tarmac on it, tarmac is so under used now in the domestic arena:)
     
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    I think a 3-Wood is always a safer bet than a Driver especially on the first time. Those first tee nerves can ruin your round...... Same thing goes towards the back end of the round if you've got a 'card in your hand'
     
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    Get some vinegar on it pet.
     
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