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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.

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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.

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4 Key Gator Base Efficiencies That Will Gain You A Whole Workday

In this post, we break down the specific savings you’ll be afforded with Gator Base. Did you know you could save an entire day of labor using Gator Base? Let us explain how! Get ready to become a firm believer in foam base. We’ll give you the complete rundown on how you can increase your profit margin with Gator Base. We’ll also share some valuable tips for expediting each Gator Base installation you do, because time is money.

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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.

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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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