Solutions and cost savings for businesses, facilities management companies and Local Authorities
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Car parks
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Shopping precincts
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Garage forecourts
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Factory floors
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Pubs & restaurants
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Trade counters
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Garden centres
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Schools
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Leisure centres, etc.
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And many, many more
A positive impact for all hardscape
The specialist commercial resins used by The Driveway Doctor belong to the technical product group known as SPPU's (Specialist Pre-Polymer Urethanes) which, according to research, can have a positive impact on both the performance of paved surfaces and their structural integrity.
On untreated installations, the effect of wind, rain and, particularly, cleaning with high pressure water, is to erode the jointing sand which allows movement of individual blocks. This unseats them (known as 'sinking') and pushes neighbouring blocks away (known as 'spreading'). Both are a major problem on commercial hard surfaces, particularly where there are high volumes of heavy vehicles.
UK specialist
The Driveway Doctor uses a range of products supplied exclusively to us by Betacoat, a leading UK specialist in the design and formulation of protective coatings.
The high tensile strength of Betacoat resins bonds the individual grains of jointing sand both to each other and to the side of the individual blocks and paving stones, allowing the surface to flex under load without loss of jointing sand. This bonding inhibits the growth of weeds and moss within the joints and also stops infestation by slippery lichen and algae.
Improved performance, reduced 'whole life' costs
Betacoat resins are specifically designed to increase the abrasion and impact resistance of treated surfaces, resulting in significantly improved performance. Resistance to stains and tyre marks etc is greatly increased, significantly reducing maintenance requirements and helping to maintain 'good as new' looks.
Because maintenance costs are reduced, and the life of the paving is prolonged, the 'whole-life' costs of hardscape are reduced. Also, less maintenance has a positive impact on the environment by decreasing the use of detergents and non-biodegradable chemicals.
Chewing gum removal
Removing chewing gum from hard surfaces is a major problem for businesses and Local Authorities. Betacoat protective coatings decrease the porosity of the treated surface, thereby limiting the adhesion of chewing gum after treatment and dramatically lowering subsequent maintenance costs.
Local Driveway Doctors can provide you with an environmentally friendly (ie-chemical free), cost effective removal of chewing gum.
Maintenance programs for business
Your local Driveway Doctor and the UK Head Office offer maintenance programmes tailored to businesses' individual requirements and budgets. Email us at [email protected] for more information and to discuss how we may be able to help your business.
