Certain finishes on resin driveways have been known to cause rust spots once exposed to the elements of the British weather. It has caused resin driveway owners some degree of concern and worry – why are the rust spots appearing and how can they be treated?
Rust spots on resin driveways
The most common reason for resin driveways to show rusting is metal trapped within the natural aggregates (iron ore specifically), 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 a rust spot is when a metal object is left on the resin driveway surface. Over time it will corrode when it gets wet, leaving rust on the surface itself.
This process of rust spotting is called oxidation. 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. 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, and it’s not a major issue.
Solution
Don’t worry if you’ve had a resin driveway installed and are now facing rust spots. These spots aren’t permanent and can be cleaned with the proper equipment. 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.
