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Everything About Resin Bonding

What is a Bonded Resin Driveway?

There are lots of different ways to get your drive way into top shape. It's like the final touches to the house, the last stroke of paint to a portrait. So when your browsing the different options, or observing your neighbour's drive way, you may have come across a nice looking drive way, where when you look closely, it's almost as if the driveway is laced together with tiny pebbles. Giving the driveway an almost beachy appearance when you take a closer look. For the most part, that's what a bonded resin driveway looks like. But why? Getting the results of a resin bonded driveway isn't actually as hard as one might think. Simply, it's where a coat of resin is pooled across the cement and a gravel is swept across. It sounds simple but comes out looking beautiful.

What do you need to do it?

Now you're ready to face this driveway dilemma head on. And what better way to get that sandy speckled look than the resin bonded method? It's a popular choice, due to how easy it is for the average person to conquer. Firstly, you need to make sure your base, (your current drive way that is most likely consisting of cement) is solid and not crumbly. A good sure surface.

Then you'll need your resin. What makes the resin bounded driveway an excellent alternative to more expensive methods, is that the resin is used much less than other methods would have you use. The resin is often times the most expensive part of the whole operation. After you spread out your resin, all you need to do is sweep your gravel of choice over the resin, until your previous driveway is completely covered by your gravel.

Why mess with the drive way at all?

Many people wonder why even bother with the driveway at all, if it's not falling apart then why do much else besides sweep it occasionally? Well when updating the drive way, getting methods like the resin bonded driveways is great, preventing any weeds or glades of grass protruding through any cracks. Which means no picking and prying for you.

The resin bound method is also a strong alternative and won't be easily damaged when in comparison to other methods, that are not only expensive but not very strong.

All in all, the resin bound method is a great alternative to people who like to save on good deals. Not only is it a frugal alternative, but the selection of gravels and colours are nearly endless. Perfect to match with whatever colour scheme you've got going on at your home! Resin bound driveways are quicker, cheaper, stronger and all in all easy to apply even if you have other people come in and put it in for you!

Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound drives, resin paving, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity.  For more information please visit www.hhigroup.co.uk 

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What you should know about Arificial Grass Instalation

Why Go With Artificial Grass Installation?

The average working adult does hundreds of tasks in just one day. And for thousands of those adults, mowing and watering a lawn just doesn't make the list. Everyone is so busy today. When we get some free time, we don't want to spend it worrying about lawn maintenance. Wouldn't you much rather spend that time going to a cook out, or staying in for a movie or just having a meal with the family? Of course you would. Nobody actually waters their grass for the giggles. That's why thousands use the much easier alternative, artificial grass. Stays green, requires no maintenance and you never have to worry about missing a mow again.

When Did Artificial Grass Become A Thing?

You'd think it insignificant, but without artificial grass, things would actually be very different. From your welcome mat all the way to Houston, Texas's Astrodome, to be exact. Artificial grass has played a crucial part since it's "official" debut in 1960 at North Carolina's very own State University, College of Textiles. With the artificial grass installation, indoor stadiums became a reality, cutting the maintenance cost of giant sized stadiums. Whether it's a baseball field or your very own backyard, there's no denying, a maintenance free yard looks good every summer!

How do you install artificial turf?

Artificial turf isn't as hard as it sounds. Not as complicated anyways. A lot of people look out over their yard and shutter at the idea of having to rip it all up and conquer the whole lot!

But don't let that chase you away.

Installing artificial turf isn't so hard.

Just remove the old turf and dig out all intruding debris. Lay down a membrane fit for suppressing weeds. Add a good base. Lay out your adhesive. Align the artificial grass. Cut it down to the right size and then secure the grass in place!

You may be a penny-pincher. Shaking your head at neighbours who indulge in fresh green artificial grass. But there are cheap prices for great artificial turf. Making it great alternative for you as well. Installation isn't even as hard as it use to be, what with plenty of businesses offering the services for low easy price. For small prices, you can get a fresh green yard, that looks watered and mowed all year long! What more could a working adult ask for!?

Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound surfacing, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings, astro turf for gardens and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity.  For more information please visit www.hhigroup.co.uk 

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Low Maintenance Options For The Garden

Summer is the time of dread for those who aren't green fingered and only tend to their garden because they have to. Their partner doesn't like the wild jungle look and are fed up of losing the kids in the tall grass.

Reluctantly you get the lawn mower out, it's a heavy petrol lawn mower but it's the only type that will survive the garden on account that the terrain is so rough it broke your last two.

Time to think about your options

You've had enough now, you've calculated the cost of having the lawn mower and the cost of your time against getting rid of the lawn and replacing it with something else. At first you thought about bark chippings but remembered that in particularly windy weather you'd end up getting the broom out every day and chasing it around the garden. After putting a lot of thought into it and researching you think you have some viable options.

Grass replacement

Let's sort the biggest annoyance out first, the jungle grass. After talking with your partner and having a think into the landscaping of your garden it would be nice to still keep some 'green stuff' in there. So a great substitution would be to have an Artificial Grass Installation or Astro Turf Installation, no maintenance and the kids can still play out. You can still have a bit of green in the garden as well and because it is quite hard wearing, you shouldn't have to worry too much about the weather. Great, then you can get rid of that nasty lawn mower and enjoy your days off. You know you will probably end up doing things around the house instead but it's not mowing the lawn.

The path way

You know how you are getting rid of the grass but you didn't really think about the path way and how to get down to that lovely bench you bought only a year ago. There are many options, slabbing, stepping stones surrounded by stone chippings, Resin Paving, extended decking and so on. After a bit of deliberation, you decide to get some fancy paving done, probably Resin because you're going to get the driveway done out the front in that so at least they will match.

Where does that leave your green fingers now?

Safely indoors! If you aren't particularly green fingered, there's no law saying you have to have a 'proper' garden. Especially if you aren't that way inclined and have other hobbies to fill your days with. There's a huge proportion of people opting for replacements for grass nowadays, mostly because life is too demanding and let’s face it most of the grass in gardens these days isn't even proper grass, it's thick wild weed grass because you bought cheap seeds thinking you were doing the right thing.

Time for the change you were so desperately wanting, life is too short. You're calling the landscaping company now, aren't you?

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Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound drives, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity. For more information please visit Outdoor Maintenance Company, Artificial Grass Installation.

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Consider Artificial Grass Installation for Gardens, Lawns, Driveways, Playgrounds, Dog Runs and More

Most people would have come across artificial grass or Astro turf at golf courses, playgrounds, convention centres and stadiums. While commercial properties were the first to welcome artificial grass, homeowners too have endorsed it over the last few years. Today, artificial grass is the default choice of millions of people around the world.

There are many reasons why artificial grass has become so popular. First, it costs less. Astro turf installation may call for a onetime upfront cost but natural lawns take months of effort and recurring expenditure to develop and then there is maintenance, unpredictable growth along with many other problems.

Artificial grass installation costs less, there is certainty and predictability, the effort needed to maintain is obviously a fraction of what it takes to attend to a natural lawn and you would be able to achieve the kind of landscape you want. Whether it is your home or commercial property, you can seriously improve the appeal and also have an impact on the resale value.

Astro turf installation is safe for everyone, from the kids of the house to the elderly, adults to the pets. Astro turf installation is a perennial fixture. It doesn’t wear down like normal grass. There is no water pooling problems. You don’t have to deal with debris of grass. There is no menace of pests and insects. You don’t need to aerate the soil or nourish it with fertilisers and other materials.

Artificial grass installation along with bonded resin driveways can be used for gardens, lawns, pathways, dog runs, playgrounds and even as plain landscaping. How much or how little you want to do is of course your choice. You don’t need to mow the grass, you don’t need manicures, you wouldn’t have to water the soil and you don’t need to deal with ageing grass. You can opt for artificial grass installation as a standalone project or you can include it in a larger home improvement effort. Either way you would be en route to having something beautiful.

The return on investment is exponentially greater than a typical lawn. There is no headache and heartache. Yet, you do get to be a proud owner of a great lawn, garden, driveway or yard. You can host a pergola, opt for an outdoor seating area, you can let your pets loose or just have fun with your family without worrying about the safety of anyone or being concerned about the traffic that the grass would have to bear.

Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound drives, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity.  For more information please visit www.hhigroup.co.uk

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Getting Creative with Curb Appeal

All too often we focus on the interior of our home, making it warm, comfortable and a reflection of our personality, but then we forget about the exterior of our home. Boosting your home’s curb appeal can be a simple process if you make the right landscaping decisions. So if you’ve been looking for ways to change the way the exterior of your home looks, we’ve got some great landscaping suggestions.

Beat the Elements

Because we are a slave to the weather when it comes to growing the perfect lawn, it is usually out of our hands. Most of us don’t have hours to set aside for fertilizing, seeding, weeding, trimming and watering. There’s also the fact that lawn maintenance gets quite expensive, especially if you’ve got a lot of grass to deal with.

This is exactly why people are now turning to Astro turf for gardens. This is the perfect way to achieve a lush, healthy, green lawn at all times - no matter what the weather may be. Not only that, it's maintenance free! There is no need to water, weed, fertilize, or trim it. You’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors without having to slave over it.

Today’s Astro turf has come a long way too, as it is more realistic than ever before. It’s no longer an option just for business owners instead it’s becoming very popular with homeowners. Harbron Home Improvements is a company that specialises in realistic, lush looking Astro turf. So how does it look so natural? Well customers now get options in the type of turf they choose. Pick from varieties such as Pine Valley, St Andrews, August, Pebble Beach and more. This could be the perfect touch to your home.

Let Your Driveway be a Focal Point

Another area homeowners often overlook is their driveway. Sure you’ll apply blacktop every couple of years, but why not go the extra mile and let it be the focal point? Resin paving is another way you can amp up the curb appeal of your home. When you hire professional resin drive installers you’re in for some very unique and sleek looking results.

For those who aren't familiar with the process it is a process that gives the look of concrete, block paving, tarmac, or loose gravel by using a resin bound surface instead. It looks incredibly realistic, has a long lifespan (15 years), requires little to no maintenance, and can be used in all different locations besides just your driveway. Choose from all kinds of “materials” and colours so you really let the driveway stand out.

Increasing your property’s curb appeal doesn’t have to be a confusing process, it just takes a bit of creative thinking to make your vision a reality.

Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound drives, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity.

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How Outdoor Home Improvement Adds Value to Your Home

The exterior beauty of your home is equally important as the inside. When you invest in outdoor home improvement, your home automatically becomes more inviting. There are a variety of ways you can turn your home’s exterior into a beautiful oasis. A new resin drive or pathway can lighten up your whole property while astro turf for gardens can alleviate allergies and provide a clean look to your yard. Curb appeal is important to a home’s value and your friends will love having afternoon tea in your garden of Eden. It’s time to love your outdoor space by putting some TLC into it.

How Resin Drive Installers Can Provide Outdoor Home Improvement

A resin bound drive gives your property a cleaner look and if you’re living in the Cornwall, Devon and Somerset area, you can appreciate the fact that it drains more efficiently than other pavements. A resin bound driveway can also be much more attractive than any other type of driveway. You can choose from an array of colours that will match the other aspects of your home. Resin drives are comprised of a polyurethane resin base, bound by an aggregate overlay. The resin drive installers will discuss all details with you including the type of resin you want and where you want it to go. You can also put the resin bound compound on patios, pathways and stairs. They then come to your home and finely lay down your new resin drive. You just have to choose what colour you want.

How Astro Turf for Gardens Transforms your Back Yard

Astro Turf for gardens will clean up the look of your garden with lush looking greenery. The surface looks amazing and can be tailored in any way to compliment your outdoor area. It’s particularly good for those with allergies as grass can be a problem for those with sensitivities. The grass is artificial but nobody will ever know. There are many varieties of astro turf for gardens to choose from. The best part is you don’t have to mow the lawn anymore. You brighten up your garden and lawn without any effort on your part.

More Outdoor Home Improvement Options

There are specialists that are dedicated to improving your home’s exterior. They can supply and install fencing and decking. They can also recommend property coatings that will protect your outdoor investments. These specialists also maintain your investments so you can enjoy your new instalments for a lifetime. When you’re looking for a specialist, ensure that they have many years of industry experience. Look for those that thrive on offering the best customer satisfaction through quality in their handwork.

Harbron Home Improvements (HHi) is dedicated to improving homes throughout Cornwall, Devon & Somerset through the supply and installation of resin bound drives, paths & patios, artificial grass, decking, fencing, exterior property coatings and maintenance. HHi has the goal of offering to its existing and new customers a home improvement service that is second to none, creating a brand that will be known for delivering excellent quality at a fair price. It aims to create long standing customer relationships built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity. For more information please visit www.hhigroup.co.uk