Maintenance | The Yorkshire Resin Company Ltd

We offer all our existing customers reduced rates for our professional and efficient Power Clean service to keep your resin bound surface looking as good as new.

Let’s Discuss Maintenance!

Resin bound driveways are very easy to maintain but unlike some installers claim, they are not entirely maintenance free. Resin bound is an open-texture porous surface that is great to live with but does require some care, attention and maintenance to keep it performing and looking at its best.

Any outside surface is going to require some degree of maintenance and resin is no exception. There are contributing factors that will affect and determine how often a resin bound surface should be cleaned.

Surrounding trees and vegetation – If your resin area is surrounded by trees or vegetation then at certain times of the year leaves/fruits etc. may fall onto the drive. If left and trafficked over, the plant matter will be worked into the open texture surface. If this is left unchecked for a long time it can and will affect the performance and look of any resin bound surface.

Footfall and daily usage – Resin drives are a great surface to live with but a busy family can easily create muck build-up and surface contamination that will need to be kept in check. Kids’ muddy football boots, animals and vehicles can easily collect and deposit soils that can and will affect the look and performance of the resin surface.

Dead spaces – Sometimes areas that recieve limited use can suffer from small grass/weed growth, such as small areas at the side of the house or rarely used pathways. This is because resin bound is a porous surface, so airborne seeds can settle in the surface and if the conditions are right with it being moist and humid the seeds will germinate. This is not a major problem as once the conditions dry out this growth will die off and can be easily removed.

Maintenance by Powerclean

(Powerclean is a trading name of the Yorkshire Resin Company Ltd)

Here at Yorkshire Resin we have our own in-house maintenance team: Power Clean. Involved in preparation and finishing works, Power Clean also offers an afterservice, which many of our customers take advantage of at reduced rates. We also maintain and service all types of driveways/ surfaces, even ones installed by other companies. We have offered this service since the company was established in 2012, so the team boasts a vast amount of skill and knowledge to get the job done as well as offering advice on how best to keep surfaces in the best possible condition.

A driveway is usually a considerable investment into any homeowner’s property and we find that our customers love having the peace of mind knowing we’re on hand to keep that investment looking and performing at its best year on year.

Our Power Clean vehicles are custom-designed and set up with the best equipment solely for cleaning and maintenance of hard standings. Please take the time to find out more on our dedicated website – www.powercleanuk.com

DIY Maintenance

Resin bound surfaces ideally require a small amount of weekly or fortnightly maintenance to keep them at their best.

The best way to keep on top of maintenance and really reduce the frequency of jet washing is to introduce a leaf blower into a maintenance routine. A leaf blower from back to front is just what the resin needs, as it will remove most debris and surface contamination that may, if left unchecked, cause problems.

Here at Yorkshire resin we use a leaf blower weekly to keep our show area looking at it best. We would recommend a high-powered cordless leaf blower for ease & convenience.

If a leaf blower is not available then a stiff brush and a hose down with clean water will suffice.

DIY Jet washing

Resin bound surfaces can be jet washed, and it’s the best way to get the surface looking like new again. Jet washes up to 250 bar pressure can be used, provided they are used responsibly. When using a high power jet wash for cleaning, you should use the turbo nozzle attachment that works the water in a spiral motion. The nozzle should be kept at least 15cm away from the surface, and not held in one position for too long. For large areas with no stubborn growth, a flat surface cleaner can be used but will need to be rinsed through afterwards.

Cleaning chemicals

Whenever considering using chemicals to clean or to act as weed growth inhibitors, always read the label on the bottle and follow dilution ratio advice and instructions. Some chemicals will leave a powdery residue which may need rinsing after use. Always make sure chemicals used are water based, as any solvent or acid-based product will compromise the structural integrity of the resin bound wearing course.

Oil stains

If oil is spilled on your resin surface it is very important you act quickly. If left for days or weeks it can and will leave a faint stain even after it’s cleaned. However, should you get on it within hours of the occurrence it will remove without issue. The best way to act is to put a good degreaser on the area and leave for 20 mins to do its job in breaking down the grease or oil. Once it has, simply rinse and jet wash, repeating if necessary. If the area is in direct sunlight it’s a good idea to place a damp cloth over the treated area so it doesn’t dry out your chosen degreaser.

When selecting a degreaser it’s best to use a thick solution or even a gel; resin bound surfaces are porous so watery solutions will just run straight through. In a pinch, you can use washing up liquid. For really stubborn stains, slight agitation with a soft plastic bristle brush can help, but avoid using metal wire brushes and excessive scrubbing.