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3 Things To Do Before Starting Your Nitro-X Project
Nitro-X, like its counterpart Gator Nitro, is ideal to use if you’re looking to achieve top-to-bottom strength within a paver, stone or tile joint. Both products can be installed rain or shine and also offer the added benefit of permeability (although the regular Gator Nitro is more permeable than Nitro-X). If you’ve decided Nitro-X is a good fit for your project, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll outline the three things you must do before getting the installation started.
6 Key Differences Between Gator Nitro and Nitro-X
Nitro-X was launched three years after the original Gator Nitro to meet the market’s demand for a strong joint material that hardens from top-to-bottom yet can also be worked into more narrow spaces. In this article, we’ll outline the six main differences between Nitro-X and the O.G. Gator Nitro.
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.
Pros And Cons Of Hybrid Base
Hybrid installations have quickly gained popularity. While they offer numerous benefits, they don’t fit every job. In this post, we’ll outline the pros and cons of this installation method to shine some light on the best scenarios for using it.
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 To Install Gator Base
Gator Base is a foam base product that has been engineered and designed to expedite pedestrian paver installations. The panels are lightweight and incredibly easy to move around and work with. In this blog post, we’re going to outline, step-by-step, what a typical Gator Base installation involves.