Research, development and testing

Our resin bound is not just what it says on the tin. There is significant research, development and testing that goes on in house, in the laboratory, before we release our aggregate mixes. This is to ensure that we provide our contractors with the highest possible permeable paving solutions, that are fit for purpose and which they can be confident in installing.

Any further testing you require for larger tenders and specifications, we have the full support of the chemists and laboratories who invented resin bound. So please give us a call if you would like to take advantage of our facilities.

Take a look below at the main 6 tests we carry out on each of our resin bound aggregate mixes.

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

It’s important to test the flexural strength of the system by FeRFA guidelines, to ensure it can withstand force. View the results by clicking the link below.

PRACTICAL FLEXIBILITY TEST

We put the flexibility of our resin bound aggregates through their paces to make sure they don’t crack. Once the sample has reached its optimum bend one way, we flex it the other way to make sure that it doesn’t crack.

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

It’s important to perform a compression test by FeRFA guidelines, to ensure it can bear heavy weight. View the results by clicking the link below.

WEATHERING

Using an accelerated QUV machine, the aggregates are put through their paces. This machine replicates the harshest and most extreme weather conditions over a long period of time. This means that we can guarantee the durability and the expected lifetime of the product.

SHALING

Replicating real life situations, we use power steering over the same surface on a sample consistently for 5 minutes. Any residue stone is weighed at the end of the test. The ideal systems have zero residue.