Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions For:
G3® Pathway Stabilizer
5660 Westside Road, Redding, CA 96001 USA Ph: 877-356-2250 Fax: [phone]
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V. Installation Recommendations
Consider complimentary weather conditions before, during,
and after any G3-PS application
• Do not install G3-PS less than 48 hours before or
after rainfall.
• G3-PS should only be installed when the outside
temperature is 55º F and rising.
• Avoid temperatures below 55º or above 90º F for any
phase of G3-PS installation or storage.
VI. New Project Application Guidelines
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended:
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
Project planning
• Always consider proper slope and nished grade
of a G3-PS project to allow for proper drainage and
unoff, as well as ease of use with adjacent structures or
landscaping.
• For light weight paths and patios, use marker paint to
outline the project areas.
• Calculate the square footage of the project area to
determine material quantities needed for all aspects of
the project.
• Consider methods for excavation and removal of
native soil or existing structures, as well as trans-
portation, delivery, and installation of new materials.
Prepare subgrade
• Excavate project area accordingly. Considering
the subbase layer and crushed stone mix layer, it is
recommended to excavate the subgrade approximately
4” - 6” below nish grade.
• Weed or landscape fabric is not recommended, as it
can trap moisture below the surface layer.
• Use vibratory plate compactor to compact native
subgrade as needed for adequate compaction.
Edge restraints
• Edge restraints are recommended for best results,
optimal stability, and can greatly reduce degradation of
edges caused by foot trafc or otherwise.
• Edge restraints should not be higher than surface layer
nish grade.
• If project does not call for installation of edge restraints,
proper compaction of edges is required, typically using
a hand tamp.
• Some common examples of edge restraints used in
this capacity are;
• Concrete landscape curbing
• Bender board
• Plastic or aluminum edging
• Pressure treated lumber
Install subbase
• Be sure to consider proper slope when constructing
subbase to allow for proper water runoff. Do not slope
a surface towards structures like houses, sheds, pools,
or otherwise without considering proper drainage
channels or runoff issues.
• Subgrade should consist of at least 2” - 4” of compacted
3/8” - 3/4” minus structural base rock or aequate
crushed stone mix for subgrade construction to provide
optimal load bearing support for the G3 stabilized layer.
• Use vibratory plate compactor to compact subgrade
3 - 4 passes, or as needed for adequate compaction.
If subbase material is dry, a light amount or water
may be needed for proper compaction.
Install crushed stone mix layer per Section III above
(Material Selection Recommendations).
• Install up to 2” of qualied crushed stone mix material
and grade consistently into place using a rake and/or
screed. Installing more than a 2” depth of surface layer
material can ultimately reduce load bearing strength.