1. Inadequate sub-base
A path is only as good as the compacted layer below it. Where sub-base is skipped or under-compacted, movement under buggy load causes the surface to crack within a few seasons — regardless of whether the top layer is concrete, asphalt or resin-bound.
2. No edge drainage
Water is the primary destroyer of buggy paths. Without a channel or a fall to remove rainfall, water sits at the path edge, undermines the sub-base and washes out kerbs. Correct crossfall and cross-drains extend a path's life by decades.
3. The wrong material for the location
Concrete is the workhorse for high-traffic routes. Resin-bound is beautiful but demands a rigid base. Asphalt suits back-of-house. Matching material to use is essential — mixing them up is a common cause of premature failure.
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