More and more Yorkshire homeowners are extending resin bound surfacing from their driveway into the garden — and it's easy to see why. A resin bound patio offers a seamless, weed-free, slip-resistant surface that looks fantastic year-round and requires almost no maintenance.
What Makes a Resin Patio Different?
A resin patio uses exactly the same materials and installation technique as a resin driveway — a blend of natural aggregate and UV-stable resin, trowel-applied to a prepared base. The key differences in a patio context are:
Resin Patio vs Porcelain Slabs
Porcelain paving slabs are a popular alternative to resin for patios. Here's how they compare:
The choice often comes down to aesthetic preference: resin for a seamless, flowing look; porcelain for a more structured, contemporary appearance.
Matching Driveway and Patio
If you already have or are planning a resin driveway, using the same aggregate blend for a rear patio creates a beautiful visual continuity — the same colour and texture wrapping from front to back of the property. We supply the same aggregate batches for both installations to ensure a consistent match.
Planning Your Resin Patio
- Key questions to consider:
- Size and shape: Where do you want the patio to start and end? How does it connect to the lawn, garden, and house?
- Level: Does the existing patio area drain correctly? Is it level enough, or does it need re-laying?
- Base condition: Can the existing concrete or base be overlaid, or is fresh groundwork needed?
- Edging detail: How does the edge of the patio meet the lawn, flower beds, or border planting?
We'll cover all of these at the free site survey and give you a fully itemised quote with no obligation.