Cell-Tek Geosynthetics Load Support & Erosion Control Blog: MANTS TRADESHOW BALTIMORE MD 1/9/13 - 1/11/13

Cell-Tek Geosynthetics Load Support & Erosion Control Blog: MANTS TRADESHOW BALTIMORE MD 1/9/13 - 1/11/13: CELL-TEK GEOSYNTHETICS & GRAVEL-LOK will be at theMID-ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADESHOW at the BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER NEXT WEDNESDAY ...

Gravel-Lok Job: Fells Point Community Garden

Here are some pics of a recent Gravel-Lok installation in Baltimore City...

"This is the Upper Fells Point Community Garden located on East  Pratt and South Wolfe Streets in Baltimore City. I was involved in this planned project doing the Gravel-Lok part of the job. The community received a grant to get this done and my company donated the labor." 
- Anthony L. - Custom Stoneworks & Design - www.stoneworksdesign.com

UPDATED GRAVEL-LOK COVERAGE RATES

GRAVEL-LOK  Updated Coverage Rates – MIX method

October 2012

We are no longer recommending 16 oz. liquid : 5 gallon bucket of stones

It works in some cases, depending on the cleanliness and size of the stone, but using 18 oz. is better for a wider variety of scenarios.

Rare cases:  if somebody is using stones which are really small, 1/8” then we recommend using 20 oz. : 5 gallon bucket of stones.  The smaller the stone, the more surface area of stones to cover.

ADA Compliance would need stones which are 1/8” up to 1/2” to create a smoother pavement for wheelchairs.

FOR MOST CASES…..

1/4” up to 1/2” for pavements (and this includes 3/8”) should be mixed at 18 oz. liquid : 5 gallon bucket of stones

At 1” thick:  210 sf/5 gallon container (USE ONLY ON CONCRETE LAY OVERS)

At 1.5” thick:  140 sf / 5 gallon container

At 2.0” thick:  105 sf/5 gallon container

If they are using 1/8” size stone then you should use 20 oz. liquid : 5 gallon bucket of stones. 

At 1” thick: 180 sf / 5 gallon container

At 1.5” thick:  120 sf/5 gallon container

At 2.0” thick: 90 sf / 5 gallon container

Gravel-Lok Instructional Videos - Cleaning Gravel, Garden Path Installation

Here are a couple new videos we posted on our YouTube channel. Some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Gravel-Lok

HOW TO CLEAN GRAVEL FOR USE WITH GRAVEL-LOK:





GARDEN PATH INSTALLATION - *TIPS AND TRICKS*




FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.GRAVEL-LOK.COM

Gravel-Lok Clean Up TIP

Here's a little clean up tip for you...

There is a product on the market called Zip-Strip which is a paint and finish remover. We have found that it works well  to get cured Gravel-Lok off of concrete, flagstone, etc. when used with a wire brush. You can purchase online at Amazon.com or at Ace Hardware and other fine retailers.

Gravel-Lok stormwater management "glass stream"

Recycled glass in different colors combined with the Gravel-Lok aggregate bonding system to create the look of a water stream. 

"We worked really hard on this project. It was a tricky one because it had to pass muster with conservation people as well as the homeowner. All the plants are wetland natives and the hardscape had to include an outdoor shower, fire area and seating/dining. The hardscape is also seen from a roof deck and is this is an ocean property. The "water" looking storm water feature needed to function as well as look like it belonged in this ocean and wetland abutting home. The "glass stream" functions and looks wave-like,especially because the hardscape drops 7 inches and terminates at the outdoor shower." - Ida Wye Designs

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Gravel-Lok - natural stone porous paving system. EnviroscapeLA