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Stabilized Pathway Mix consists of Decomposed Granite or Crushed Stone blended with non-toxic, non-staining water activated Stabilizer binder. This binds and locks the crushed stone screenings to provide a durable, permeable, natural aggregrate surface. These surfaces substantially resist the erosive effects of weather and traffic compared to traditional gravel materials. With a natural look much less obtrusive than concrete or asphalt, a Stabilized surface blends in well in natural settings, making it popular for use in Botanical Gardens, Green Roofs, Nature Paths, Greenways, Golf Course Cart Paths, Trails, or any environment where a more organic feel is desired.
Activation of the Stabilized Path product is accomplished by thoroughly soaking the pre-mixed Decomposed Granite or Crushed Aggregate material in place and then compacting. Once dry, this surface will reabsorb a limited amount of water and remain porous, yet will retain it’s firmness, even in wet conditions. Being a natural aggregate, a small amount of maintenance is recommended to keep a Stabilized D.G. or Stone surface looking as fresh as it did after installation.
The benefits of a Stabilized Pathway do not end with aesthetic appeal and the ability to help control storm water runoff. They also help reduce the heat island effect (when you are surrounded by heat absorbing materials like asphalt and concrete), and provide a handicap accessible surface solution for natural environments.
"Stabilized Decomposed Granite” is a pretty regularly used term. There are all sorts of crazy things that people mix with Decomposed Granite or Crushed Stone. At Kafka Granite, we use only Stabilizer Binder from Stabilizer Solutions. If it is not from Stabilizer Solutions, you could be getting anything from chemical substances to simply ineffective products. Make sure yours has the 100% natural product that gave Stabilized Decomposed Granite and Stabilized Crushed Stone their names-
Stabilizer, The Original Natural Binder. It is natural, innovative, and proven on some of the world’s greatest landscapes for over 26 years. Why waste your time and money? Make sure you are getting Stabilizer.
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
Stabilized Decomposed Granite Pedestrian Pathways Installation (pdf)
Stabilized Decomposed Granite Vehicular Surfaces Installation (pdf)
Stabilized Decomposed Granite Installation Cross Section (pdf)
Stabilized Decomposed Granite Maintenance Recommendations (pdf)
