Most permeable driveway materials

Which is the more permeable driveway material - sandstone paving or resin?

Asked by Joyce on 11th Dec 2022
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"Resin is permeable but would need a solid base underneath, preferably tarmac.
Sandstone wouldn’t be permeable as it would need to be laid on a strong sharp sand / cement base
Hope this helps"
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"Resin all day long,permeable compacted tarmac underneath"
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"Block paving is a soak away if built correctly it’s very permeable and I’d say the best driveway material"
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
"Resin as long as it's laid on top of permeable tarmac."
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Resin is the most permeable driveway material to use."
Answered on 2nd Feb 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Most definitely resin, provided it is install the bound method rather than bonded."
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"A resin driveway is far more permeable than sandstone paving."
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Hi .
Depending on your budget paving be cheaper & resin appears the thing & long lasting subject to being done to detail per suppliers .Derek ."
Answered on 11th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2017 - report
"Resin as long as it's resin bound and not bonded sandstone isn't really permeable as it should be laid on a solid bed of mortar and pointed up"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"Resin bound is more permeable, even more so if you use a permeable sub base, I.e an open grade tarmac, this is what I use as a sub base for all driveways"
Answered on 14th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
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