Glass Tree Pit
Specifications
Curing Time
This product will normally cure overnight at 15 °C to accept light foot traffic the next day. Full 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.
Glass Tree Pit Make Up
1. Soil Surrounding Tree Roots
2. Porous Compacted Sub Base
3. Top Layer of Crushed Glass
The finished substrate remains porous allowing rain water to filter through.
2. Porous Compacted Sub Base
3. Top Layer of Crushed Glass
The finished substrate remains porous allowing rain water to filter through.
Sub Base Requirements
1. Surface Course - Hand applied by trowel 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
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