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Xtreme Edge Contractor Q&A
Xtreme Edge is Alliance’s concrete structural edge solution for hardscapes. It offers permanent continuous lateral support and can be used on a variety of different applications including: traditional, permeable, Gator Base, and overlays. In this post, we’re going to answer the most commonly asked questions we get from contractors about this product.
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.
Why Gator Base Is Not For Every Job
Gator Base is a great fit for a wide variety of hardscape applications. However, it’s not for every job. In this blog post, we’re going to shed some light on when Gator Base will make a good fit and some instances when it won’t.
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.
10 Quick Gator Base Facts
Gator Base can help save time, money and labor on many different types of hardscape applications. Manufactured using lightweight high-density polypropylene, five Gator Base panels will cover 28.9 sq. ft., and weighs only 6.6 lbs.! In this post, we’ll share 10 quick facts that you might find interesting about this product.
5 Things To Know About Synthetic Base Paver Installations
The use of synthetic base has become a popular option for paver installations across North America. In today’s post, we’re going to share five things you should know about using synthetic base and some key benefits it lends on a job.
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.
The Difference Between Wet Cast And Dry Cast Pavers
There are two main types of concrete pavers: wet cast and dry cast. In this blog post, we’re going to explain what they are and the major differences between them.
10 Benefits Of Gator XP Glue
Gator XP Glue is one of the strongest polyurethane adhesives on the market. When properly installed, it's formulated to provide a permanent bond in 24 hours. This product has become a staple in the hardscaping industry. In this blog post, we’ll explain why!
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.
5 Expert Tips For Compacting Base Material
In this post, our Technical Support Team shares five expert insights for successfully compacting base material on a paver project.
5 Expert Tips For Compacting Native Soil
Proper compaction of the sub-grade and base material is key to a successful hardscape design. In this blog post, we’re going to share five expert tips for compacting your sub-grade or native soil.