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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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