[FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=3] [P align=left]So accordint to this....you don't need water for jointing sand. But also according to this, jointing sand should be use for [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffbf"]interlocking pavers[/FONT]. It is supposed to be done yearly. Stabilizing sand should be used for 'straight sided' pavers. (like square concrete flat blocks.) Stabilizing sand is also more beneficial for a moisture problem.
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[P align=left]Why choose jointing sand?
[/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=2] [P align=left]Jointing sand is specifically formulated and manufactured for interlocking paving installations.
[P align=left]Proper jointing sand assures a proper lock for the installed products ensuring interlock integrity and
[P align=left]not compromising installation performance.
[/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=3] [P align=left]How to apply jointing sands (New Installations)
[/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=2] [P align=left]1/ Jointing Sand [/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedOblique color=#231f20 size=2]– spread jointing sand liberally over the entire installation. Sweep jointing sand in all
[P align=left]directions over the joints making sure to fill in all the joints. Due to settling, repeat this process in
[P align=left]successive days to ensure joints are packed and full of sand. Usually 2 or three applications are
[P align=left]required.
[/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=2] [P align=left]2/ Stabilizing Sand [/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedOblique color=#231f20 size=2]– Sweep Stabilizing sand into the joints, sweeping in all directions to ensure joints are
[P align=left]full. Sweep the surface clean ensuring all sand has been removed. Spray water onto the installation in
[P align=left]a fine mist making sure to saturate the installation. Once the stabilizing sand settles (24hrs), top up the
[P align=left]joints with more stabilizing sand, water once again and allow 6 to 24 hours for proper set-up.
[/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedBoldOblique color=#231f20 size=2] [P align=left]3/ Polymeric Sand [/FONT][FONT face=Univers-CondensedOblique color=#231f20 size=2]– Sweep polymeric sand into the joints of the installation making sure that the surface
[P align=left]is completely clean of sand and dry when sweeping is complete. Using a garden hose or sprinkler, wet
[P align=left]the pavement with a fine mist at least three times for 5 to 10 minute intervals, so as to gradually soak
[P align=left]the joints. Do not flood the surface. Let dry for at least 24 hours to ensure proper set up.
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