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Breaking Down A Polymeric Sand Job
Paver joint sand technology has come a long way. Did you know that installing Alliance’s G2 polymeric sand can be done in as little as four simple steps? In this post, we’re going to break down a poly sand job and show you how quickly and easily it can be done.
Poly Sand Disasters: A Guide On What NOT To Do
According to our Technical Support Team, the number one mistake made during a G2 Polymeric Sand installation is improper watering. In this post, we’re diving into the topics of overwatering, under-watering, drainage, and other moisture-related failures on job sites. Learn about the most common mistakes we see in the field and how to avoid them.
Swipe Right! What Joint Material Is Your Best Match?
ASTM C144 / C33 sand. Aqua Rock. Joint stabilizing sealers. Polymeric sand. Gator Nitro. Ok, let’s face it … there are a lot of joint material options out there and each one offers a unique set of potential benefits for a hardscape project. In this post, we’re going to outline the factors you should consider when trying to decide which product to use on a job.
10 Things To Know Before Installing Gator Nitro
Gator Nitro is an air-cured resin-based jointing material that can offer a number of benefits to a hardscape installation: it provides top-to-bottom strength within the paver joint, it can be installed rain or shine, and it’s permeable when installed. In this post, we’re going to highlight 10 important things you should know prior to installing Gator Nitro on your project.
Gator Nitro Contractor Q&A
Gator Nitro is not meant to replace polymeric sand. It offers a unique set of benefits, however, that might make it a more suitable choice for particular projects. In this post, we’re going to answer the most commonly asked questions we receive from contractors about this product.
3 Things That Will Cause A Gator Nitro Job To Fail
We learn from our mistakes. However, a mistake on a Gator Nitro job can be quite a headache to fix. In this article, we’re going to share the keys to success when working with Nitro and explain the top 3 things that will cause a job to fail.
Gator Nitro vs. Polyermic Sand: The 5 Main Differences
Gator Nitro is very different from polymeric sand. In this article, we’ll discuss the primary differences between these two joint materials to help you determine which one will be the better choice for your unique application.
How much polymeric sand is needed to fill a paver joint?
Over- or under-filling paver joints with polymeric sand can lead to project failures. In this blog post, we’ll explain how much sand is needed to sufficiently fill the joints and the steps on how to do it.
Why Your Polymeric Sand Did Not Harden
“I recently installed polymeric sand on a patio. It looks great, but if you press on it with your finger, it feels soft.” This is real life feedback we received from a contractor. In fact, we hear this often, and there are a few reasons why your polymeric sand might not be setting up properly. In this blog post, we’ll explain what they are.