Why Resin Bound Beats Block Paving

(Even If You Like Bricks)

By Terry the expert

1/30/20261 min read

Alright—block paving looks classic, sure. But let’s be real: it’s a pain. Here’s why resin-bound wins, no fluff:

No weeds – Block paving? Weeds love those gaps. Resin-bound’s seamless—nothing grows through.

Water drains fast – Blocks hold puddles (hello, ice patches). Resin’s permeable—water sinks straight in, no pooling. Meets all the new SUDS rules too.

No shifting – Blocks sink, lift, crack after two winters. Resin stays flat. One guy I know had his block drive re-levelled three times!

Colour stays true – Blocks fade, get stained. Resin keeps that fresh look—ten years later, still sharp.

Faster install – Blocks take a week. Resin? One to two days, then drive on it.

Less noise – Tyres hum over bricks. Resin’s quiet—like walking on velvet.

Most people would rather wash it off once a year than pull weeds forever.

Still tempted by blocks? Fine—just don’t say I didn’t warn you.