Ekoflo Permeable Pavement Binder
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INSTALL GUIDE EkoFlo Permeable Pavement Binder For more information, visit TechniSoil.com FEATURES & BENEFITS: EkoFlo is a permeable pavement binder ➢ Cross-linking liquid binder designed for use with clean, dry pebbles to ➢ Creates beautiful pebble surfaces create stunning pebble walkways, patios, and ➢ Permeable walkways and patios tree wells. It provides a strong-cross linking ➢ Reduce stormwater runoff bond for residential and commercial foot ➢ Ideal for tree well ground cover traffic applications while allowing water ➢ Mix with pebbles & recycled glass transfer into the ground below. Once the ➢ UV stable with ultra clear finish ready-to-use binder is mixed evenly with ➢ Blended mixture trowels easily pebbles, the blended material trowels into ➢ Easy to install with common tools place easily to form a smooth, beautiful ➢ Freeze-Thaw resistant surface. EkoFlo is available in 16-ounce, ➢ Environmentally safe 1-gallon, and 5-gallon bottles, or as a 50-pound bucket kit with pebbles and binder. COVERAGE RATE: Pebble Size Range: EkoFlo per 50 lbs of Pebbles: Coverage Rate: ⅛” - ¼” 24 ounces 30 ft2/ gallon ¼” - ⅜” 16 ounces 40 ft2/ gallon ⅜” - ½” 12 ounces 50 ft2/ gallon Recommended Installation Depth @ 1.5” TechniSoil Global, Inc. Innovation For Modern Landscapes Phone: 877-356-2250 TechniSoil.com Fax: 866-356-8880 Email: [email protected] INSTALL GUIDE EkoFlo Permeable Pavement Binder For more information, visit TechniSoil.com SAFETY INFORMATION: ISOCYANATE DISCLOSURE This product contains isocyanate, and although rare, may produce an allergic reaction in some people. Persons allergic to isocyanate, and particularly those suffering from asthma or other respiratory conditions, should not work with isocyanate. When working with this product, always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including; ➢ Safety glasses / face shield ➢ Impenetrable gloves ➢ Long sleeve shirt ➢ Long pants ➢ Close-toe shoes or boots AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH SKIN In any case of liquid binding agent or blended material making contact with skin or clothes, clean immediately with soap and water. TOOLS: BASIC OPTIONAL ➢ EkoFlo Mixing Wand ➢ For larger projects; ➢ EkoFlo Mixing Bucket ○ Poly or steel drum paddle mixer ➢ EkoFlo Mixing Bucket Grip ○ 36” grade rake ➢ ½” drive cordless drill driver w/ steel chuck and ○ Screed board side handle ○ Hand tamp ➢ Wheelbarrow ○ Push broom ➢ Shovel or garden hoe ○ Steel drum walk-behind roller ➢ Concrete trowel ○ Vibratory plate compactor ➢ WD-40® and/or PAM® cooking spray ■ Subbase only ➢ Cleaning rags or towels SUITABLE APPLICATIONS & MATERIALS: APPLICATIONS SURFACE MATERIALS ➢ Patios/ Commons ➢ All materials must be clean & dry; ➢ Walkways/ Trails ○ Pebbles (beach, river, pea gravel, etc) ➢ Tree Wells/ Cityscape ○ Triple-washed Aggregates ➢ Planter Beds/ Landscape ○ Recycled Glass (rounded/tumbled) ➢ Drainage basin (stormwater management) ○ Synthetic Mulch (½” and smaller) TechniSoil Global, Inc. Innovation For Modern Landscapes Phone: 877-356-2250 TechniSoil.com Fax: 866-356-8880 Email: [email protected] INSTALL GUIDE EkoFlo Permeable Pavement Binder For more information, visit TechniSoil.com INSTALLATION: TOP 5 TIPS PROJECT PLANNING (continued) ➢ EkoFlo contains isocyanate, and although rare, ➢ Surface sheen may vary over time due to may produce an allergic reaction in some people. weathering and foot traffic. Persons allergic to isocyanate, and particularly ➢ For optimal water transfer permeability, a those suffering from asthma or other respiratory subbase comprised of compacted, screened rock conditions, should not work with isocyanate. is recommended. For heavier use projects, a When working with EkoFlo, always use personal subbase material with a higher load bearing protective equipment (PPE) such as safety capability is required, but may reduce overall glasses, impenetrable gloves, long sleeves and permeability. pants, and closed toe shoes or boots (avoid direct ➢ Keep project area free from any moisture such as contact to skin). rain or irrigation sprinklers, foot traffic, or ➢ EkoFlo should be installed within an ambient otherwise until fully cured (24 - 72 hours in and surface temperature range of 55° – 90° F. optimal conditions, or until completely dry). Shaded, low sunlight, or colder areas will MATERIAL SELECTION lengthen cure times. Conversely, direct sun, ➢ EkoFlo works best with pebbles that have been warmer areas will shorten cure times. Avoid screened, triple-washed, and dried prior to temperatures at or below 55° F and above 90° F packaging. Typically these types of pebbles can for EkoFlo installation, curing phase, or storage. be found in pre-packaged bags, pails, or ➢ Under-applying EkoFlo binder will reduce bond super-sacks.: strength. Conversely, over-applying will adversely ➢ EkoFlo can also be used with other clean, affect the curing process and aesthetic. Always washed & dried materials such as; consult manufacturer coverage rate guidelines, ○ Recycled Glass or contact TechniSoil technical support at: ○ Synthetic (Rubber) Mulch Chips 877-356-2250. ➢ A washed pebble will be free of stone dust or ➢ Do not install EkoFlo less than 48 hours before or other impediments that could affect the bond after rainfall. In damp conditions, allow to dry strength and aesthetic of the surface. completely before application. Disable any ➢ EkoFlo is not recommended for use with bulk irrigation systems near treated areas during materials that typically contain sediment and application and cure phase. moisture such as pea gravel and crushed stone ➢ Mask all adjacent surfaces with tape and mixes, unless it is thoroughly washed and dried polyethylene film to protect surface materials before mixing. from possible staining (i.e. stone, pavers, ➢ The most commonly used and recommended concrete, etc.). Clean any accidental spills pebble size is 3/8”. Other recommended pebble immediately with acetone and a washcloth. or recycled glass size ranges are; PROJECT PLANNING ○ 1/8” - 1/4” ➢ Always perform a test section using ○ 1/4” - 3/8” recommended installation methods to confirm ○ 3/8” - 1/2” suitability of materials and project conditions! ➢ Pebbles larger than 1/2” are not recommended ➢ Bulk materials are not recommended, unless for use with EkoFlo due to reduced bond points thoroughly washed, dried and tested for and stability. suitability. Pebbles containing sediments, dust, ➢ 1/2” pebbles should only be used in settings or fines, must be thoroughly washed and dried where there is no foot or vehicular traffic, such as prior to use. tree wells and planter beds. ➢ Coverage rate is dependent on pebble size, and surface depth. See coverage chart. MIXING: Standard Equipment TechniSoil Global, Inc. Innovation For Modern Landscapes Phone: 877-356-2250 TechniSoil.com Fax: 866-356-8880 Email: [email protected] INSTALL GUIDE EkoFlo Permeable Pavement Binder For more information, visit TechniSoil.com PEBBLE WASHING ➢ Pour clean, dry pebbles into an appropriately ➢ Some pebbles will require a thorough wash & dry sized, dry mixing container. process before use with EkoFlo. ○ Wheelbarrow ➢ To test the cleanliness of the pebbles, rub in ○ Mixing basin or tub between gloved fingers. If any residue or ○ Poly or steel drum paddle mixer sediment is left behind, the pebbles will need to ➢ Pour designated amount of EkoFlo binder over be washed. pebbles. ➢ Using a bucket, wheelbarrow, or wind-row, ○ IMPORTANT! Avoid pouring liquid onto thoroughly wash pebbles with water and mild mixing container walls or mixing tools. detergent (if needed). Agitate pebbles with clean ○ If mixing on a concrete or hardscape shovel or rake. Rinse thoroughly, especially if surface, place a tarp below to catch any detergent was used for cleaning. accidental spills. ➢ Allow pebbles to air dry completely. Some ➢ If mixing in a wheelbarrow or basin, use mixing agitation of the pebbles may be needed to allow tools to sweep dry pebbles over the top of evaporation. standing EkoFlo liquid binder. ➢ Once again, test pebbles by rubbing in between ➢ Once uniformly blended, begin mixing in a back gloved fingers. If residue or sediment still exists, and forth motion and turn over to mix material repeat wash & dry process or consider a cleaner thoroughly. material for use with EkoFlo. ○ TIP: Use back side of shovel to drag materials up the sloped edge of the MIXING: EkoFlo Mixing Kit front of a wheelbarrow during mixing. ➢ For best results, use the EkoFlo Mixing Kit (items ○ TIP: In between shovel or garden hoe sold separately). mixing, lean wheelbarrow on its back ○ EkoFlo Mixing Wand legs and then forward on the wheel to ■ For use with ½” drill w/ steel disperse material better. chuck and side handle. ➢ Blended material should be uniformly coated ○ EkoFlo Mixing Bucket throughout before installing. ○ EkoFlo Mixing Bucket Grip ➢ If mixing with a electric or gas powered mortar ➢ Insert Mixing Wand into drill and tighten. mixer with paddles, mix until pebbles are ➢ Attach Bucket Grip to bottom of Mixing Bucket uniformly coated (as explained above). ➢ TIP: For ease of use and limited strain to drill, it is ○ IMPORTANT! Do not use a cement recommended to mix 50-pounds of pebbles with mixer as it will not mix pebbles and EkoFlo at a time. EkoFlo thoroughly because of the ➢ Make a cone-shaped divot in the middle of the flopping action while spinning. pebbles. ➢ Pour designated amount of EkoFlo binder into INSTALLATION divot. ➢ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is ➢ Insert Mixing Wand and begin to spin, slowly at mandatory first, and then progressively