One key reason why people prefer to install resin driveways is because they are a low maintenance requirement flooring option. This simply means that it doesn’t require a lot of cleaning or maintenance work to keep it in top condition. For instance, to get rid of dirt from the driveway surface, you only need to use a stiff brush to brush it off.
Additionally, you can do a power wash (jet wash) twice a year to prevent buildup of dirt. Furthermore, because the surface of a resin bound driveway is flexible and crack resistant, you do not need to worry about frequent surface maintenance works.
Weed Removal On A Resin Driveway
One important feature of a resin driveway is that it doesn’t allow the growth of weeds through the surface. As long as the installation is properly done, you shouldn’t worry about having weeds sprouting up which will make your surface untidy.
On occasion, weed may blow some seedlings and leave them on your driveway surface. Also, weed seedlings may be carried onto your driveway surface inadvertently by human action. This is why you may see weed growth on your surface. The other reason why weeds may grow through your surface is poorly done installation.
How To Get Rid Of Weeds From Your Driveway Surface?
- You can brush off the weeds with a stiff brush: Most of the weeds found on a well installed resin driveway do not really have strong roots and can be easily brushed off or pulled out with the hand.
- Use a Mild Weed Killer: This is a very effective way of getting rid of weeds from your resin driveway surface. You must ensure that the weed killer you are using is not strong so that you will not discolour or cause damage to your driveway surface.
Ensure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions while applying the weed killer. Dilute the chemical accordingly and apply as instructed.
It is also possible that you can make use of household bleach to kill off weeds. It is important that after this is done, you wash off the driveway surface with water as leaving the chemical for a long time on your driveway may discolour the surface.
- Vinegar: You can apply vinegar over the weeds using a spray bottle. For more effective results, you can mix white vinegar with a cup of salt and liquid soap. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply over the weeds. You may have to repeat the procedure once a day for two or three days until all weeds are effectively eliminated.
- Rock Salt: Rock salt is normally used to defrost resin driveways but that is not the only use. It is actually effective in killing off weeds. If you have cracks on your driveway through which these grasses grow through, you can spread rock salt over the area. The weeds will eventually die and not grow through those cracks again.
Another way of using rock salt is by mixing it with water until a solution is formed and then use a spray bottle to apply it over the unwanted plant growth. Repeat the procedure after a few days until all weeds are eliminated.
For quality, durable, long lasting, aesthetic, elegant and fully permeable resin driveway installation, reach out to YourResinDriveway.com. You can request a free quote or have a chat about your upcoming driveway project by calling our contact lines.
