The Human Footprint

Decomposed Granite (DG) a brand new enhanced stabilizer!

An costly but cool product is available that produces a tough surface for Decomposed Granite paths and patios.  The product, known as TerraKoat, is dispersed up with the instructions below.

One note.  You will find other liquid stabilizers available that don't work.  It is because the solids content of those other items (like G3) is gloomier compared to TerraKoat.  What that actually means is the organization which makes the G3 waters it lower. Another difference would be that the TerraKoat consists of an exclusive admixture that boosts the durability from the surface. Wheeler Zamaroni  has in comparison both items in tangible existence programs plus they discovered that with TerraKoat you finish track of a more powerful stronger surface.  Therefore, if you're not using TerreKoat, then make use of a powdered stabilizer.  TerreKoat costs about $15 gallon.  A gallon is going to do about 20 sq. foot.

Listed here are the instructions using their application sheet.  You will see that they recommend planning the top just like I actually do at length within my e-book Decomposed Granite along with other Materials for Pathways

TerraKoat EX Industrial Strength Stabilizer

1. AGGREGATE Choice For FINAL SURFACE: Choose an aggregate that consists of a number of dimensions. For example, crushed stone mixes for example 3/8 minus, 1/4 minus or 3/16 minus fully trust TERRAKOAT STABILIZER. while single size aggregates like 3/8 rock or stones aren't appropriate. Tests with very high fine content aren't appropriate either.

To make sure compatibility of selected aggregate with TERRAKOAT STABILIZER. make a test area.

2. STRUCTURAL STONE BASE PREPARATION: Before beginning the particular project, factors for example climate, native soil type, quantity of use, should be considered. Usually of thumb, “The greater the bottom preparation, the greater the outcomes.”

For max performance, install four to six in. of threeOr4 minus crushed stone, then compact utilizing a vibratory plate compactor.In restricted places that a compactor won't fit, make use of a hands tamper.

3. SURFACE AGGREGATE: Spread surface aggregate within the compressed structural stone base. Rake or screed towards the preferred level, and slope to permit water elope. Don't compact until after TERRAKOAT STABILIZER continues to be applied.

4. Use The TERRAKOAT STABILIZER: Utilizing a watering can or pump sprayer, use the TERRAKOAT STABILIZER towards the surface in the rate of 20 foot 2 per gallon for residential pedestrian use, or 15 foot 2 per gallon for commercial pedestrian use. Allow TERRAKOAT STABILIZER to completely penetrate with the material

5. COMPACTION: While surface continues to be moist although not saturated, compact the top having a vibratory plate compactor two or three passes are suggested. In restricted places that a compactor won't fit, make use of a hands tamper. The greater the compaction, the greater the outcomes.

6. Seal Coat: After compaction spray TERRAKOAT STABILIZER within the area in the rate of 60 sqft per gallon.

Additional instructions include repairing cracks or by using this product with an existing surface which was ill-prepared.  I've many visitors who let me know their installer didn't use the DG properly.  Based upon the situation, this stabilizer may be very helpful.

DG sunken patio edged with stone and Ryerson’s header.

Instructions for repairing A Current SURFACE

1. Scarify or rototill 1 " from the surface, split up any clumps, coming to a necessary repairs, and add new surface aggregate when needed.

2. Apply TERRAKOAT STABILIZER in the rate of 15 foot 2 per gallon allow liquid to enter.

3. Compact utilizing a vibratory plate compactor. In restricted places that a compactor won't fit, make use of a hands tamper.

Instructions for maintaining A Current SURFACE:

1. Apply TERRAKOAT STABILIZER in the rate of 20 to 45 foot 2 per gallon. Some judgement is going to be needed, as consideration for absorption and preferred results should be taken into consideration.

2. Compact any loose areas.

Getty museum LA DG path

As with my e-book , TERRAKOAT suggests 3-6″ compressed Base Rock having a vibration compactor along with a 2″ the surface of DG.  If you work with the Strybing Arboretum method due to poor drainage etc. then only 3/4″ of DG is required.

For complete instructions regarding how to use a Decomposed Granite patio or pathway, see my e-book