That being said, there is no haze issue that you may get with polymeric sand and it is a much easier product to install in terms of the potential for failure. It is most definitely the perfect product for the applications listed above and in some cases can be superior to polymeric sand as long as the base is free-draining. Maintain the Width of Joint Throughout. Maintain at least a 3mm gap width throughout the depth of the paving material. Never have this type of paving butted together. See photograph.

At approximately three times the price of polymeric sand, this is not a product that you decide to use after pricing a project. It is not a spontaneous alternative to polymeric sand if on the day of the project it is raining and you then decide to use this as an alternative. It is definitely something you would want to price into the job to ensure that you are not eating into your profits. It also takes about twice the amount of time to install when compared to polymeric sand and is more difficult to install without more than one person. EASYJoint is a very effective, super fast and aesthetically pleasing way to fill/complete joints between paving materials including slabs and pavers for example. In my experience, it is an easy installation that takes about twice the time than a typical polymeric sand installation. I was certainly happy with the installation and the permeability of the product, especially for open graded bases. In tighter joints, it requires more patience to get the grains into the joints and may require a compactor to be able to achieve this or a thin tool to push it into the joints. A lot of water is required in the installation of this product and it is much easier with two or more people. A squeegee and / or soft bristle broom is required.

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Compact the pavers or slabs using a compactor with a protective pad to set them into the bedding layer prior to beginning the installation of the jointing compound. No Waste: Opened tubs of EASYJoint, if not fully used, can be kept for later use providing they are covered by a minimum of 2" (50mm) or more of water. – There is no waste with our jointing compound, EASYJoint is an environmentally friendly product. Wet the paving, brush in the compound, then strike the joints for a smooth finish and stronger, durable joint.

Polymeric sand cannot be installed in the rain. This is where this product shines. Early or late in the season, we see a lot of rain and colder temperatures making it extremely difficult to wrap up projects and get paid. However, this can be installed in these conditions allowing you to wrap projects up for your clients and get paid. Driveway Jointing Mortar - High Strength Epoxy Resin Paving Grout - suitable for vehicle areas up 3.5 tonnes EASYJoint is the UK's top-selling paving jointing compound, favoured by professionals and DIY installers all around the world. This product was first developed in 2009 and has now evolved to meet user demands and keep up with the latest trends in the industry. The EASYJoint family now has 9 products within the range. The result of using EASYJoint, to joint your paving, will be a paving gap that is completely filled without the need for kneeling and compressing the material by hand that will last for years. A strong joint that will resist the elements and stand the test of time - better than traditional jointing methods. Similar to the above systems, paver base panels have drainage holes in them and when installed with High Performance Bedding below, this system allows water to flow through it and into the subgrade following a slope out of the system. • Early or Late in the Season

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I found that the shower or vertical setting on the hose nozzle works well with the installation of this product. When finishing the joints, a jointing tool may smooth out the surface of the joints to give a more pleasant look to the finish. The product should sit 1/8″ below the surface of the paver or bottom of the chamfer, whatever is lower. Truly an all weather jointing compound: An all year round hard landscaping product to point your paving that can be used whatever the weather conditions are before, during or after application

Using small quantities of EASYJoint, simultaneously spread and wash the compound across the surface using a light jet of water and a broom/squeegee, allowing it to fall into the joints Since beginning our business, we have relied on polymeric sand as the product of choice for our jointing compound. It is not without its cons, but as long as you follow the directions carefully and the conditions are right, polymeric sand is a good option for paver joints. However, there are other choices that have their applications as well. In this article, we will be highlighting a semi-permeable jointing compound from Azpects called EASYJoint. Continue to move the jointing compound around the surface filling the joints to 1/8″ below the top of paver or bottom of chamfer. Open the container, rip the bag open, and pour it onto the paving surface. Immediately wet the jointing compound. We like to use a mixture of the shower and horizontal setting on the hose nozzle to move the jointing compound around the paving surface. Rinse any remaining jointing compound off of the surface of the pavement and any oil residue. You do not want to leave any remaining residue on the surface otherwise it will stain.Pre-wet the pavers or slabs and begin to work in small 100 square foot areas to install the jointing compound and pre-wetting the next 100 square foot area when you move onto it. You do not want to install this jointing compound onto a dry surface. Less Effort: The wash and sweep in application method makes it easy to use and jointing paving is faster than traditional methods Available in different colours, EasyJoint holds up well against weathering and is incredibly long-lasting on joints that are 3mm wide and over. Once opened, the remaining product can still be used, in turn reducing waste and making the most of your money.

Technically advanced: Years of research and continuous development of our jointing compound makes this a market leader. We sell tens of thousands of EASYJoint tubs every month throughout the UK and in Europe. The original jointing compound for all weather paving. It can be used rain or shine, at any time with an oustanding finish. Heavy Traffic Pro Jointing Mortar - 2-Part Epoxy Resin Mortar System - suitable for vehicle areas up to 7.5 tonnes

Very fast to use: The use of water to wash and fill the joints between the paving is a breakthrough in jointing methodology. It assists the paving grout to compact into the joints so there is no need to 'strike' or 'tool' the joints unless you want a smooth finish.