Stabilized Pathway Mix

A stabilized path can be installed in seven steps:

1. Prep. To assist in the bonding of materials, pre-soak the base prior to placement of Kafka’s Stabilized Pathway Aggregate.

2. Activate. Pre-wet the Stabilized Pathway Aggregate at the job site — this activates the stabilizer. Turn the aggregate pile until a moisture level of 10-12% has been reached. If you can easily make a ball out of the aggregate with your hands, there is too much moisture.

3. Place. The Stabilized Pathway Aggregate must be spread and compacted. Using a paving machine for this step is highly recommended to ensure the material is evenly spread at the specified depth.

4. Compact. Compact the aggregate using a 1-ton double drum or single static drum roller. Do not use a vibratory plate compactor or vibratory setting for this step. When no further visible roller marks can be seen on the surface, compaction of the pathway is complete.

5. Level. Ensure the pathway is level. The aggregate should rest true to elevation and shouldn’t vary more than ¼” at any spot when tested with a straightedge. The surfaces should be crowned at a minimum of 2% and be flush with adjacent materials or edges. The pathway should also be sloped at least 1% to drain away from structures.

6. Clean. After the pathway has been compacted and leveled, apply a light spray to the surface to give it a clean appearance. Once the water begins to run off the surface, stop spraying the pathway.

7. Cure. Once the surface of the pathway has visually dried, light pedestrian traffic can take place on the new surface. However, the Stabilized Pathway should fully cure before vehicle traffic is allowed. Depending on the path’s moisture content, time of installation, climate and depth of installation, curing times vary.