General Information & Precautions (Continued) Clean-up. Work cleanly, clearing both the sand grains and the binding oil from the surface as you go. Keep washing until the “rainbow effect” oily water is no longer evident. Once EASYJoint has set hard in the joints, sweep the paving with a stiff broom, diagonally to the joints, to remove any final traces of compound, especially along the edges of “struck” joints. Do not use the same broom that was used in the application process. Unused but opened EASYJoint can be saved for later use by pouring it back into the tub (not in the bag) and covering it with at least 50mm of water. The product should remain usable for many months. Setting Times. In dry conditions and warm to moderate temperatures and humidity, EASYJoint should be firm enough to walk on within 24 hours and will cure very hard within a few days. Cold and wet conditions increases the setting time considerably. Freezing weather will cause the process to virtually cease and it can take many days for the joints to set hard. However EASYJoint will eventually set and the joints’ integrity will not have impaired in any way. Whilst EASYJoint remains wet, either from the application procedure or through rainfall, the curing process will be suspended. Prolonged rainfall or several intermittent showers will considerably extend the setting times. Again, this will not affect the final integrity of the product provided the water can drain away and so allow even curing throughout the joints (as previously explained). Sealing. EASYJoint can be sealed but it is recommended not to apply any type of sealer over the joint for at least a month after it has set hard. Depending on the type of sealant used, EASYJoint may or may not remain permeable. Footwear Caution. The soles of footwear may pick up some EASYJoint during application. Clean them before walking across dried (or drying) paving to avoid leaving “footmarks”. For similar reasons, do not use the same broom that was used to apply the EASYJoint to clear the surface afterwards; it will be contaminated and may leave marks. Applying EASYJoint Without Water. Installers are strongly advised to apply EASYJoint using the standard method as described in these instructions wherever possible. However, there are circumstances where this method may not be suitable, such as when using the compound in freezing conditions or in temperatures of 3ºC and falling. When applying without water, the risk of residue staining is higher. Refer to the Azpects website for more guidance. Strength. The compressive strength of EASYJoint is such that it will adequately take the downward forces exerted by pedestrians and light domestic vehicles. However, it is not recommended for use on driveways due to the types of sub-base and bedding mortar used which generally makes them impermeable. Domestic Vehicular Driveways. Most vehicular drives are constructed with a strong foundation and bedding mix, which will make it less, if not completely, impermeable. EASYJoint is, therefore, not suitable for this application and we recommend the use of EASYJoint PRO instead. PRO is specifically designed for use on driveways and areas with poor drainage. Please refer to page 1 for suitable paving types. 5
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