The Evolution of Resin Driveways: From Tarmac Sublayers to VUBA Resin Driveways in South Devon

At Done Right Driveways, we believe that the best resin driveways start with the right foundations. Over the years we have moved from tarmac sublayers, to fibre reinforced concrete, and now to the revolutionary VUBA Resin Driveways system. Each stage has been about building stronger, more sustainable, and longer lasting driveways for our customers across South Devon, including Plymouth, Plympton, Ivybridge, Salcombe, Modbury, and Kingsbridge.

Why We Moved Beyond Tarmac and Concrete

In the early days, resin driveways were often installed over a tarmac sublayer. While this could work, tarmac is more prone to movement and cracking. To achieve a more reliable finish, we moved to fibre reinforced concrete which offered greater strength thanks to its structural and anti crack fibres. This eliminated the need for mesh and delivered excellent results, and it remains a method we still trust today.

But the industry continues to evolve. New materials and technologies offer even better performance and sustainability. That is where VUBA Resin Driveways come in.

What Makes VUBA Resin Driveways Different

As an approved VUBA installer, Done Right Driveways is proud to bring the latest VubaMac system to South Devon homes. This innovative approach introduces several major benefits:

  • Reduced dig: VubaMac requires significantly less excavation than traditional concrete bases, minimising waste removal, site disruption, and disposal costs (source: Vuba Surfaces).
  • Sustainability: Made with 100 percent repurposed waste aggregate and recyclable structural mesh, the system reduces reliance on quarried stone and lowers carbon impact.
  • Monolithic strength: The urethane binder course and reinforcement mesh form a bonded structure, creating the first truly integrated resin bound system (source: VubaMac Technical Guide).
  • Flood resistance: Fully SuDS compliant, VUBA Resin Driveways are highly permeable, up to 19 times more than block paving, helping to protect against flooding (source: Flood Innovation Centre).
  • Quick installation: With all components from one supplier, VubaMac bases can be installed in a single day, reducing downtime and disruption (source: Vuba Surfaces).

Backed by Warranty

VubaMac has been tested against both asphalt and concrete. With 57 percent higher flexural strength than asphalt and unmatched crush resistance, the system is robust enough for both pedestrian and vehicle use. This is why VUBA Resin Driveways are backed by a 25 year warranty from Vuba, giving our customers complete peace of mind.

The Next Step Forward

By adopting VUBA, Done Right Driveways continues its commitment to using the very best methods available. For more than four years we have not used tarmac as a sublayer, choosing instead solutions that give our customers in South Devon the strongest and most sustainable results. With the introduction of VUBA Resin Driveways, we are proud to deliver a greener, longer lasting future for resin driveways.