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  Matt Johnson October 9, 2014 at 4:04pm

  I personally would say steal mesh reinforcement is needed.. Fibrous concrete is ok but doesn't strengthen the concrete as much as a mesh would. It may also be worth considering if you need any expansion joints. Over that area you may be ok especially if you go down the mesh route but it may be worth seeking advice from a concrete professional.
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  Sophia's Gardens October 9, 2014 at 5:21pm

  Thanks for the reply! I'm planning 2 expansion joints, so how does the mesh work with them?
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  Thermo October 9, 2014 at 7:35pm

  definitely steel mesh. laid in bays with the mesh self contained in each bay
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  Ben Marshall October 9, 2014 at 8:47pm

  Not to put you off it Sophia, but isnt resin bonded aggregate a bit slippy for disabled access? One of my customers has it on there drive and in the wet i find i sometimes lose footing on it, but maybe thats just me rushing about.
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  Sophia's Gardens October 10, 2014 at 2:29pm

  Hi Ben,
  Thanks for the concern; we're using sharp Bauxite for the driveway, Rocbinda, the stuff used for the grippy bit of roads leading up to pedestrian crossings. Do you still have any misgivings? I'll query the manufacturer again if so.
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  Gary Stone October 11, 2014 at 10:35am

  Hi Sophia
  Maybe Ben is thinking on resin bound not bonded , 2 different textures completely.
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  Graham Parker October 11, 2014 at 2:33pm

  Hi Sophia

  Concrete fibres are fine as long as the contraction joints are in the right place.

  Based on 100mm depth of concrete you should not have an area bigger the 4 x 4. It looks like you have a path up the right side. if this is 1m wide you will need contraction joints every 2m

  You will also have to run joints from any corners as these are weak areas. It looks like you have one in the bottom left hand corner. You don't show any drains on the plan but if there is any they will need contraction joints running off them.

  Email me if you want to discuss graham@patiosanddrives.co.uk
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  Ben Marshall October 16, 2014 at 8:06pm

  Hi Sophia, if your supplier says its grippy, then it should be! im thinking of the fine stone thats used on some driveways these days.
  
  Sophia's Gardens said:

  Hi Ben,
  Thanks for the concern; we're using sharp Bauxite for the driveway, Rocbinda, the stuff used for the grippy bit of roads leading up to pedestrian crossings. Do you still have any misgivings? I'll query the manufacturer again if so.