Even if one of the actors’ native twang or brogue breaks in while they’re speaking in the false accent they’ve adopted for the film, or poor editing means the boom mic is in shot, or a clunky speech by one of the female characters betrays the film’s origins in a play (imperfectly adapted for the big screen), a film that opens with atmospheric views of rainfall will always be a winner for the poet. Why? What is it about this filmic image that holds such appeal for him? We have analysed this poem here.

Resin is one of the most expensive components of a Resin Bound installation and the quality of resin used will be a significant factor in determining the success and strength of the finished Resin Bound surface – but not all resin systems are the same. For more information on how to clean and maintain a resin driveway, we recommend reading our helpful Resin Bound maintenance guide . How do you choose high quality Resin Bound materials?Photography courtesy of Approved Driveways. Frequently asked questions Can you lay resin in the rain? We follow a highly tuned and carefully mastered manufacturing process to produce our high quality Resin Bound aggregates. It is this care and precision that makes DALTEX aggregates the industry standard for quality and consistency. What resin should you use for Resin Bound surfacing? DALTEX UVR Plus Resin has been developed specifically for delivering high quality UV resistant Resin Bound surfaces and each resin kit has 1 part hardener to part 1.04 resin. What are the benefits of using UV Stable resin for Resin Bound surfacing over Non UV? The rain will be widespread through a band reaching from Stonehaven in the east, to Fort William and Oban in the west.

Problems can occur if people (or animals) walk on the completed Resin Bound surface before it has fully cured. It will not yet have the strength to withstand that pressure and will therefore be damaged. Learn more about the suitable bases for resin driveways in our dedicated blog. Frequently Asked Questions Resin Bound, also known as ‘stone carpet’, is a permeable surfacing solution that is made from mixing UV-Stable resin and dried aggregates together in a forced action mixer . This creates a Resin Bound gravel mix that is trowelled onto a suitable sub-base to provide a permeable, smooth, seamless finish that looks stunning and is incredibly practical to maintain. Resin Bound vs Resin Bonded – what is the difference? Resin Bound has no lipped edges or unlevel surfaces which can sometimes create tripping hazards on sloped surfaces, and the added sprinkling of crushed glass provides added slip resistance. You can use syringes to measure out correct quantities of resin/hardener and postal scales to weigh out the correct amounts of stone.For more information, pleaseread our Resin Bound Training Manual . Helpful tips to avoid temperature related issues with Resin Bound As the manufacturer of DALTEX, we believe there are 7 key factors that affect the quality of Resin Bound aggregates. Urbanisation has led to increased flood risk and as a consequence, all new driveways have to comply with SUDS regulations. SUDS are Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, and a new driveway requires planning permission unless it is SUDS compliant.

Like Edward Thomas’s ‘Rain’, this rain poem is also a war poem – though Lewis was a poet of the Second, rather than the First World War. DID YOU KNOW: The porosity of a Resin Bound surface means it is able to absorb up to 850L of water per m2 per minute? What gravel colours are available for Resin Bound?The surface temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point of the measured air temperature and relative humidity. Surface clouding is caused by moisture dropping onto the surface before it is cured, as well as humidity in the air. Here’s how to avoid surface clouding:

Like many of Edward Thomas’s poems, ‘Rain’ has a simple setting: the speaker, sheltering from the rain alone in a hut, muses upon his loved ones miles away and on death and the ‘love of death’. And speaking of love of death, the next poem on this list also embraces this subject … Tree roots will always win in the end, so if it is decided that they are to be worked over, the customer needs to be aware that they will eventually cause disruption in the surface. There are two types of resin for Resin Bound installations – UV stable resin or non-UV stable resin. We strongly recommend that only UV stable resins are used for Resin Bound driveways, paths, patios and other external surfaces as it provides a range of advantages over non-UV. To achieve a beautiful, durable and consistent Resin Bound surface, it is important that a high quality resin is used.Before identifying the best base for a Resin Bound project, it is important to consider the traffic expected once the Resin Bound surface is applied. A typical base for a resin driveway can include: A successful Resin Bound driveway installation relies upon the quality of the dried aggregates and resin used. If the rain is heavy and prolonged, or the job is not near completion – you should terminate the edge of the last laid mix to a neat line. This should be laid and finished at the correct depth for you to return and complete the following day.