What is UV Stable Resin?

Resin bound patios, driveways, paths and paths are long-lasting and easy to maintain.

There are two main types of driveway resin: non-UV stable and UV stable polyurethane. The UV stable resin is more expensive because it is more refined.

What is the difference? The difference is quite obvious. UV stable polyurethanes or aliphatic (to the scientists out there), retain their clear colours and are not affected by UV radiation. Non UV polyurethanes which become darker brown under UV light (aromatic, to the scientists) turn a deeper brown. UV is required if you want the resin-bound surface to retain its original colour. UV is also important if you’re using a light-coloured aggregate mix. Without UV, your finished product won’t look like it.

Non-UV may be acceptable if the aggregate mixture is yellow/brown. However unless the surface is fully exposed to UV, there will likely be some colour variation due shading. This is high risk because of parking cars, gates and trees as well as pots and pots. ).

According to some sources, Non-UV stable resins can be brittle due to UV exposure. However, the industry was originally completely Non-UV. It has been proven strong and durable. Non-UV resin often outperforms UV stable resin. Remember to only use proven materials.