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SAVES TIME • SAVES LABOR • SAVES MONEY • DURABLE • EXCELLENT FOUNDATION
Gator Base is the evolution in base technology saving you time, labor and money. Designed with a tongue and groove system Gator Base is easy to install. Gator Base is equivalent to 130 kg of crushed stone, saving you 15 cm of extra excavation. Gator Base is manufactured to evacuate the water through channels, using lightweight high- density polypropylene and is environment-friendly and 100% recyclable. Extremely durable, Gator Base will not degrade in the ground. It is manufactured for pedestrian applications such as: patios, pool decks, walkways, 18” (45 cm) seating walls and fire pits, allowing you to clearly define your spaces and highlight the focal points of the dream staycation area.
The Gator Base will provide an excellent foundation, while ensuring the load transfer with its Lock-N-Go system and being the perfect support to receive the Gator Spacer, Gator Block glue and porcelain tiles. Gator Base is environmentally friendly and engineered to return water to the native soil via the evacuation channels incorporated into each panel. It will never leach chemicals or degrade in the native soil for over 100 years.
Ideal For :
- Use for small or large pedestrian projects such as:
- Patios, sidewalks, walkways, pools surrounding, landing areas, Outdoor living areas
- 18" (45 cm) seating walls and fire pits
- Concrete pavers, Natural stones, Wetcast pavers, Wetcast slabs, Porcelain tiles, Clay pavers - Easy or difficult to access areas such as:
- Hills, limited access areas
- Stairs
- Tight work spaces
- Narrow alleys - Limited budget:
- Saves time and money
- 60% savings in materials removal
- Higher profit margins
- Saving expensive costs of material disposal - Where construction speed is critical
- Easy to use, install and transport
- No industrial equipment needed
- Minimum saving of 20% in labor costs - Restricted construction zones
- Where material storage is prohibited in streets
Frequently Bought Together :
Gator Rubber
Tile SpacersGator Tile
Polymeric SandGator Maxx G2
Polymeric SandGator
Tile EdgeGator
Base ScrewInstallation & Overview Video :
- Use for small or large pedestrian projects such as:
Brand Alliance-Gator Specifications GATOR BASE FEATURES :
- Provide’s the perfect joint width between tiles.
- Eases installation of porcelain tile
- Increases efficiency
- Equivalent to 130 kg of crushed stone
- Replaces 15 cm of compacted crushed stone
- Evacuates water through the channel
- Manufactured using lightweight high-density polypropylene
- Environment-friendly and 100% recyclable
- Extremely durable, will not degrade in the ground
- Designed with a tongue and groove system
- Gator Base Insulation has an R-Value of 3.6 (per 25 mm thickness)
- Will significantly reduce the number of freeze and thaw cycles
- Built to Last
- Better Load Transfer
- Better Freeze and Thaw Protection
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
GATOR BASE Material
TypeExpanded Polypropylene (EPP) Material
Thickness(0.75 in) 19 mm Material
Density3.43 lb / cubic ft 55 grams / liter Part Format Edge Interlocking Tongue & Groove Part Size 6 sq ft (0.55 sq.m.)
per panel paver bearing surfacePart
DimensionsOverall usable surface dimensions:
5.79 sq ft (0.54 sq.m.)Part
Weight1.32 lb (0.6 kg) per panel Tensile
Strength101.5 psi (699 kPa)
[ISO 1798]Tensile
Elongation11%
[ISO 1798]Vertical Permeability >100 inches/hour 254 cm / hour
[EN 12616]Thermal Expansion
Per 1°C change0.003 in / ft (0.25 mm / m)
[ISO 4897]Compression
Set-Static load
(50% strain, 22hrs. 23°C after 24 hrs)38%
ISO 1856cThermal Resistance
R Value
(per inch thickness)3.6 per in (25 mm) Microbiological /
Chemical ResistanceNo detrimental effects Thermal
Conductivity0.264 BTU-po/hr-pi²-180°C
[DIN 52612]Melting
Point248-356°F (120-180°C) Decomposition
Temperature>= 356°F (180°C) Flash
Point>= 392°F (200°C)
[ASTM D1929]Ignition
Temperature> 360°F (182°C)
[ASTM D1929]Dimensional
Stability at Heat<2%
Linear size alterations after 4 daysGATOR BASE SAVING :
- Save 15 cm of needless excavation
- Save 15 cm of crushed stone
- Save the cost of truck and driver on the road
- Save on costly dumping fees
- Save wear and tear on machinery
- Save on labor costs
- Save overall installation time
- Increase profit
GATOR BASE PERKS :
- Job completed minimum 20% faster
- Tolerant against rain showers
- Ideal for large format pavers & slabs
- Stage pavers throughout
- Slide pavers into place
- No grade-stepping
- Gator Base can be applied with heated paving system up to 50°C
- Gator Base can support a 45 cm seating wall
- Installation on compacted sand or 20 mm setting bed of 3-9 mm clean mix stone
GATOR BASE UNIT :
- Equivalent to 130 kg of crushed stone
- Replaces 15 cm of compacted crushed stone
- Evacuates water through the channel
- Manufactured using lightweight high-density polypropylene
- Environment-friendly and 100% recyclable
- Extremely durable, will not degrade in the ground
- Designed with LOCK-N-GO tongue and groove system
- Gator Base Insulation has an R-Value of 3.6 (per 25 mm thickness)
- Will significantly reduce the number of freeze and thaw cycles
COVERAGE :
Per Gator Base Unit: Total
Area24.25 in x 36.25 in = 6.1 sq.ft. / 61.5 cm x 92 cm = 0.566 sq.m Usable
Surface23.5 in x 35.5 in = 5.79 sq.ft. / 59.5 cm x 90 cm = 0.536 sq.m FINAL DIMENSIONS AT INSTALLATION :
- 23.5 in x 35.5 in = 5.79 sq ft, ¾ in thick, weight = 1.32 lbs each
- 59.7 cm x 90.2 cm = 0.54 sq m, 19 mm thick, weight = 0.6 kg each
PACKAGING :
PRODUCTS RETAIL SIZE UNITS PER PACK UNITS PER PALLET GATOR BASE 61.5 cm x 92 cm
24 in x 36 in10 120 Questions and Answers Q. What is Gator Base made of ?
A. The panels are made of a lightweight, high-density polypropylene. They're incredibly easy to carry in and offload on a job site. Gator Base also replaces the need for the six inches of compacted crushed stone you'd use in a standard pedestrian paver installation.Q. What is Gator Base used for ?
A. Gator Base is a foam base product that has been engineered and designed specifically for pedestrian paver installations. The panels are lightweight and incredibly easy to move around and work with.Q. Can Gator Base be cut ?
A. If improperly installed, the Gator Base system can become unstable and not function as intended. It's also important to trim any visible curves or protruding angles using a utility knife so there is a six inch overhang of Gator Base beyond the edge of the project.Q. Which applications are best suited for Gator Base ?
A. Gator Base is ideal for patios or walkways made from concrete pavers, natural stone, or outdoor porcelain tile. The product is especially beneficial under these circumstances :
• Make sure to follow directions on the container and thoroughly rinse it off.
• Efflorescence cleaner will not penetrate a sealed surface, to remove any efflorescence that may be trapped under the sealer.
• Projects where construction speed is critical (Gator Base is easy to use/install/transport, no industrial equipment is needed, and it saves about 25% in labor costs.)Q. What type of joint sand should be used for a Gator Base install ?
A. For a concrete paver installation or natural stone installation, Gator Maxx polymeric sand must be used. For an outdoor porcelain tile installation (using the Gator Tile System), Gator Tile polymeric sand must be used.Q. Can Gator Base be used for a vertical application ?
A. Gator Base is not intended for vertical applications. However, it is perfect for patios, walkways, pool decks, and especially areas that are difficult to access and/or can’t accommodate large pieces of equipment.Q. How does Gator Base perform in climates that experience freeze/thaw cycles ?
A. One of the greatest advantages of Gator Base is its resistance to freeze/thaw cycles. With an R-Value of 3.6 per inch, Gator Base provides the ultimate protection against the effects of drastic temperature changes. Each panel features a tongue-and-groove system which creates an interlocking base. So pavers set on top of Gator Base essentially become a single unit with better load transfer.
