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Stone Tree Pit

Specifications

Curing Time
This product will normally cure overnight at 15 °C to accept light foot traffic the next day. Full chemical and wear resistance is achieved over 7 days (at a minimum constant temp of 15 °C). Water should not be allowed to lie on the surface for at least 7 days.

Stone Tree Pit Make Up

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1. Soil Surrounding Tree Roots

2. Porous Compacted Sub Base

3. Blend of Desired 2 - 10mm Aggregate

The finished substrate remains porous allowing rain water to filter through.


Sub Base Requirements

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1. Surface Course - Hand applied by trowel to a smooth even finish by DriveStone or an approved installer.
Aggregate size of 10mm requires 40mm depth layer

2. Sub Base - Laid by DriveStone or an approved installer. A 150mm depth of Rubber Top to ensure draining of water into the soil

3. A geotextile membrane to prevent upward migration of fine soil particles and to serve as a root barrier

4. Soil - A suitable depth of well compacted reinforced tree soil worked well around the root ball to avoid settlement