Perma PAK
A blend of 5 admixtures specifically designed to be blended with concrete on the job site prior to mixing. All the benefits of perma edge paver edging, now in a 1lb bag
Why Use Perma Pak?
Perma Pak is designed to be blended with concrete on the job site prior to mixing. Perma Pak is a blend of 5 admixtures specifically designed to provide these paver edging benefits
Extreme flexural strength
Adding Perma PAK To normal concrete makes it approximately 783% more flexible.
Water Stop Technology
Waterproofing throughout the entire concrete volume, Improved resistance against hydrostatic pressure, and the ability to seal non-moving cracks up to 0.016 (0.40mm)
Void Reduction
Dramatically increased compressive & flexural strength, reduces permeability to increase the life of concrete.
Macro Synthetic Fibers
Reduces shrinkage & settlement cracking. Improves residual strength of concrete, improves impact resistance, and enhances durability of concrete.
Technical Product Data
| Product Size | Comes in a 1lb bag |
| Application Time | Only takes 10% of the install time of traditional edging |
| Curing Time | Dry and harden time takes between 5 and 6 hours from the time of application. May take longer to set up In rainy or colder conditions |
| Application Temp. | For application when freezing- add a 3/4 cup of calcium chloride per 50-60 lbs of concrete/Perma pak |
| Recommended Strength | We recommend 3000 psi or greater concrete for maximum results |
Recommended Mixing Tools:
The Superior Auger Mixer
Best used with the Milwaukee Power Unit or any other driver.
Made from tempered steel its compatible with drills and paddle mixing drills. Low torque is need for this Auger. Positive action, bottom-up mixing for thorough mix every time.
Application Instructions for Perma PAK
1
Yeilds/Mixing/Installation
- Open graded base: 1 Perma Pak/50-60# bag of concrete will produce 12’-16’ open graded/clear base (chip bedding)
- Dense Base: 1 Perma Pak/50-60# bag of concrete will produce 17’-21 dense/crushed base (sand bedding)
- NOTE: yields may vary depending on the thickness of the bedding layer used.
For Example: A thicker bedding layer will take more product, therefore yielding less linear feet of edging. - 1- Perma Pak per 50-60 lb. bag of concrete
- 3-Perma Paks per 2-80 lb. bags of concrete.
Recommendations: - We recommend 3000 psi or greater concrete for maximum results.
- We do not recommend mixing with mortars or plain portland cement, although a Perma Pak would add much benefit, a standard concrete consisting of gravel, sand and portland cement should be used.
2
Blending/Mixing
- We recommend blending the Perma Pak with dry concrete for approximately (1) minute prior to adding water.
- Once thoroughly blended with the dry concrete, add the concrete manufacturers recommended amount of water
- Mix to a thick oatmeal consistency.
3
Installation
- Prepare the pavers to be edged by removing the bedding layer (sand/chips) thoroughly along the pavers edge.
- Using a scoop/flat shovel, distribute the Perma edge evenly along the edge.
- Using a 4” hand trowel smooth the Perma edge at approxmately a 36° pitch along the pavers edge.
- STAY LOW on the paver paver do not exceed more than 1/3rd of the paver thickness from the bottom.
- We recommend compacting the pavers when the edge is still wet for optimal performance.
- Pavers can be compacted after the edge is dry if needed.
- Proceed with fine grading around the pavers edge using topsoil, mulch, or stone.
- Tools and shoes should be regularly cleaned with water.
4
For Best Results
- Blending the Perma Pak thoroughly with the concrete is very important assuring the admixtures are blended and well distributed into the concrete.
- It is very important to thoroughly remove the bedding layer and stay low on the paver with the Perma edge.
- This will produce the best performance, avoiding separation due to frost heaves, and allow maximum topsoil for grass growth. Paver approxmately 1/2”, on a 2 3/4” (70mm) paver come up approx. 3/4”, and a 3” (80mm) come up approximately 1”.
- When sowing grass seed or sod along the pavers, compress as much topsoil as possible along the pavers edge on top of the Perma edge to successfully grow grass in a dense soil bedding.
- When using open graded chips for the bedding layer the chips can undermine from the edge of the pavers when removed.
- Be sure to fill this void using Perma edge prior to troweling out the edge.
- Perma edge can be installed wider than 4” in areas of concern, but do not go beyond the paver base into the native soil.
- In below freezing application you can add a 3/4 cup of calcium chloride per 50-60 lbs of concrete/Perma pak blended to help the edge cure in below freezing conditions.
- Please keep in mind this will greatly speed up the curing process and your working time will be shortened.
- NOTE: You can also use insulation tarps or native soil to pull over the edge to hold in the ground heat while curing
5
Driveway Applications
- Perma edge should be used with a drivegrid or bilateral geogrid.
- Using a 4’ wideroll minimum, place the grid on top of your base, leaving approx. 6” of the grid beyond the pavers edge with approx. 3’6” of the grid under the pavers.
- Install the bedding layer (chips/sand) over the grid, and install the pavers.
- Remove the bedding layer, lifting the 6” portion of the grid as needed thoroughly remove the bedding layer and install the Perma edge as normal.
- NOTE: ICPI recommends a poured concrete curb for all driveway applications.
- Perma Paver Edging offers an economical solution when a concrete curb is not feasible
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