I can confirm the resin bound surfacing is expensive, it looks great at the
moment, its been down a couple of months now.
The cost per 2 m2 pit was £ 233.19. + vat. When the guys arrived from
Wiltshire to do the job the foreman said "oh don`t worry we`ll not be in the
way for long, each pit only takes about 10mins" and he was right, I stood and
watched!! Money for old rope and I don`t think they`ve much competition yet.
Anyone fancy starting a business!!!
Richard
It seems porous, we`ve had more than the usual amount of rain this year and
theres no puddling, also I get the hanging basket squad to water the trees in
the pits and they`ve not reported any problems.
john@xxxxxxxxxxxx.freeserve.co.uk 05/07/02 06:29:29 >>>
This has been very instructive especially as I am in the middle of
specifying a high profile job involving new trees amongst other highway
digging etc.
Just as a matter of interest can ornamental tree guards be fitted like you
can with grilles? There's a bit of a thing where I am that guards add to the
whole visual thing with new planting. Presumably comments about planting big
trees suggests not but would appreciate confirmation.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: uktc-bounce@xxxxxxxxx.co.uk [mailto:uktc-bounce@xxxxxxxxx.co.uk]On
Behalf Of Birtles, Jerry
Sent: 04 July 2002 17:23
To: UK Tree Care
Subject: RE: SureSet - Resin Bound Surfacing
If the trees are more than just a few years old (ie since planting) then
porosity and gaseous exchange should not be an issue. You only then need to
consider potential damage to the tree, and potential damage by it. If
SureSet has approx the same resilience as tarmac, then tree should be OK but
you'll get buckling and cracking as the butt expands.
Our engineers think it too expensive and use tarmac. You just need to settle
in your own mind a size at which you are happy that the majority of roots
have grown beyond the tree pit (we use 10cm dbh - comments anyone?) Agree
with engineers that they don't do it to trees below that size. One argument
to use is that below this size, trees could still be snapped by oiks, and
you'd need to rip out the surface to replace the tree
Jerry Birtles
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Brough [mailto:RBrough@xxxx.gov.uk]
Sent: 04 July 2002 11:18
To: UK Tree Care
Subject: SureSet - Resin Bound Surfacing
Hi,
Has anybody had experience of SureSets resin bound surfacing for use around
the base of street trees?
I am trying to assess if this type of surfacing will restrict the
interaction of air and water around the roots, does it crack and warp as the
tree puts on girth?
I`d be grateful for any info any of you may have.
Many thanks,
Richard Brough
Tree & Woodland Officer
Perth and Kinross Council
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