4 Benefits Of Gator Base Lock-N-Go Technology

Alliance’s Gator Base is the only foam base on the market that offers Lock-N-Go Technology. In this post, we’ll explain what Lock-N-Go is and four very important benefits that it provides.

What is LOCK-N-GO?

Gator Base was designed with a tongue and groove interlocking system, or what we refer to as Lock-N-Go Technology. Each Gator Base panel locks into the next to form a single, sturdy base for laying pavers on top of. While there are other brands of foam base available on the market, Gator Base is the only one that features a locking edge system.

Benefit #1: Increased Strength

Since the Gator Base panels are designed to lock together, they’ll form a monolithic slab once installed. In climates that experience freeze and thaw cycles, this is especially significant. The pavers and base form a single unit, which is isolated from the ground to a certain degree and will endure natural ground movements as such.

Benefit #2: You Can Walk On It

After the Gator Base panels have been installed, you can walk right on top of them. The Lock-N-Go Technology secures each panel together so they won’t shift around once they’re down.

Benefit #3: Paver Staging

Aside from the ability to walk on the Gator Base panels during an installation, you can also stage pavers on top of them. There’s no need to have someone standing off to the side handing off pavers to the person installing them! Pavers can be staged on the Gator Base and pushed or slid around as needed. This will significantly expedite the installation process and ease the back-breaking labor of laying heavy materials.

Benefit #4: Security

No need to worry about the wind if you’re using Gator Base. Because the panels lock into each other, they will not blow around on a windy day. Also, if rain is forecasted before your paver installation, the installed Gator Base will protect your compacted final grade bedding sand from washing away. Again, it’s another way that Lock-N-Go Technology eases the installation process.

PRO Tip

Before signing off, here’s a pro tip for working with Gator Base. To ensure the panels lock together as intended, line them up so the Gator logos are in the same orientation. This will guarantee that each panel locks in properly!

If you want to learn more about Gator Base, be sure to download a free copy of our Gator Base Performance Report.