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Installation Simple : Grade, Gravel, Tamp, Grid, Fill, Tamp . . . and then relax and enjoy the difference!
This is a sample installation. The basic installation is the same for each installation. The materials and depth of layers will differ depending on use of finished project. Exact installation instructions will be sent with order. Connectors must be aligned exactly. Forcing grids that have not been aligned may cause damage to the grid. Take special care in the connection of the first several grids. Once the first several grids have been connected, the remainder are much easier to align. If you are connecting grids on an area that gives, place a board under the joint to reduce the effort required to snap the connectors entirely. All grids must be securely snapped prior to filling. The fill material must be packed tight to ensure stability. The entire grid should be filled immediately after assembly. The fill material must be of a consistency to pack. Do not use gravel. (Click on any picture to enlarge) Step 1 Level the entire area using a rock base A french drain may be dug and filled with gravel during this stage The soil under the gravel may be channeled to drain water directionally
Step 2 A smaller grain (if recommended) would be placed over the rock base at this stage. Pea Gravel is used in this picture. Pack the base.
Step 3 Start the grids in a corner of the application with the female sides facing front and to the left edge (the male snaps should face the directions you working toward). Add grids forward first by placing grid or grids in the same manner with the flat sides to the left and bottom. Align grid(s), overlapping the connector with the flat side and step on seam to connect. Connectors should be snapped using your foot or hands and your body weight. A small board can be placed under the joint to ease connection. The grids must be aligned in order to snap the connectors. Using force to snap the grids when they are not aligned will damage the grids. * connectors will snap when secured Step 3 After grids have been added forward, begin adding grids to the right by aligning grids in the same manner with the new grids overlapping connectors of existing grids and stepping on the seam. Step 4 Continue adding grids and stepping on seams until connectors snap, first forward and then to the right until the installation is complete. After the grids have been snapped into place, the entire surface can be picked up or shifted as the grids are a one piece unit. Often times, if the installation is being completed in a confined area, cuts will be necessary. Cutting the grids is simple with a power or hand saw. A circular power saw is a very good choice for straight cuts and can be completed in a matter of seconds. Cuts around posts or pipes can be performed with a power saws all or something similar. Cordless power tools are recommended for safety purposes. *Use masking tape to mark lines for cutting. Cuts to reduce the size of the installation should be made on the right edge and/or the back edge to eliminate waste. The cut pieces can be used in the next installation. There are certain installations that will require cuts on the left and front to enable double piecing of floor. If your area is a non standard size, please ask for help in determining cuts. Step 5 Once all grids have been connected, walk across the surface to check for low spots. In areas where the grid is not securely on the ground, a stone dust or similar material can be dropped through the grid to build up the area under the grid. The grid must be seated on/into the base. Step 6 Fill the grid with a porous, small grained material such as sand, stone dust, stone chips mixed with dust, etc. The fill material must be able to pack securely in all of the cells. Overfill the grid, pack and water to remove voids, and scrape or sweep off the excess. Material must be packable.
* Stone Chips are not suitable for some areas. When used, the material must contain a 40% or more silt base to allow a solid pack and eliminate movement of the material. If the material does not pack, it can roll under the grid which will cause the floor or a portion of the floor to rise.
When using a stone dust or screenings, it is a good idea to leave a small layer (aprox 1/2" - 3/4") over grid as the material will continue to settle during initial use. A top layer of a small grained, porous material (similar to or the same as the fill material) may be applied at this time, depending on the usage.
If at any time before or during your installation, you have questions, please call or e-mail Debbie at Stable Grid. 804-262-7698 (Phone) Commercial compactors and water filled rollers are some equipment suitable for compacting. For outdoor areas and other areas that are not enclosed, make sure the edges of the grid are flush with the surrounding area and backfilled. Grids with the edges protruding could cause injury to animals/people or damage to the grid or grid installation. A simple backfilling of exposed edges with a smooth transition to surrounding area will eliminate this concern. Take the time to complete the surface preparation and filling of the grids correctly. This will ensure a permanent, worry free application. ** For installations with a border, leave a small margin between grid and border for expansion in very warm temperatures.
Stable Grid assumes no responsibility for installations not coinciding with manufacturers instructions or use of grid for applications other than intended by Stable Grid.
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