Installation Guide

INSTALLING THE BASE
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• Rock yards use different materials to create Road Base. Please inquire with your local rock
company to determine the best option for your area and which product is best suited for your
compacted drainage bed.
• Install weed barrier on top of prepared sub grade if needed for tough weed problems.
• Haul base material from street using wheelbarrows and dump in desired area until you create a 3”-
4” base.
• Using a grading rake, prepare the base level for proper drainage.
Note: When installing next to a concrete slab or walkway the compacted base should be 1” to 1.5”
below the surrounding concrete. This depends on pile height of turf and project design.
• Water down graded base area to help with base compaction.
• Use a hand tamp or vibratory compactor to compact base until you reach an 80% compaction rate.
Improper or incomplete compaction could result in improper drainage. Repeat as needed to
acquire desired base.
Note: It is highly recommended to rent a vibratory plate compactor for any projects larger than 150
sq. ft.
Suggested tools: hand tamp, vibratory plate compactor, rake, wheelbarrow
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