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Resin Bound Knowledge Base
Resin Bound Knowledge Base
Materials - Introduction
When selecting the aggregates to use in a resin bound system it is imperative that only approved, washed, dried, dust-free aggregates are considered. Standard aggregates (purchased from a builder’s merchant or garden centre) are not suitable for use with bound surfacing resins. There are several factors to consider before selecting the aggregates as each aggregate has its own unique properties:
● Aesthetics
Complimenting surrounding areas is easy with over fifty aggregates & twenty-five approved blends.
● Performance
Some aggregates are more than five times stronger than others.
● Permeability
Highly porous aggregate blends prevent water pooling and reduce the risk of flooding.
All of the StarScape aggregates and blends have been fully tested and come with a detailed performance guarantee which includes break force (N), deflection (mm), SG (kg/m³), porosity (Ltr/m²), hardness (Mohs) and resistance to smoothing (PSV). When used with StarScape ULTRA resin all of the aggregates and blends provide a 100% UV resistant finish.
A list of the terms used can be found in the knowledge base glossary.