Frequently Asked Questions?
Where can I purchase Soilbond?
We manufacture and ship direct. We currently don’t have any distribution agreements.
Please contact us on: 1300 764 526 or sales@soilbond.com.au
What type of product is Soilbond?
Soilbond is a water based organic emulsion. It’s specially formulated into a easy to handle liquid product which allows it to be easily and uniformly mixed into the materials.
What quantities does it come in?
20 litre Cubes for small jobs
200 litre Drums for medium sized jobs
1,000 litre IBC Containers for medium to large jobs
15,000 - 25,000 litre Bulk loads in road tankers for large jobs
What materials will bind with Soilbond?
Soilbond® is an ideal product for the stabilisation of:
Granitic Sand
Decomposed Granite
Recycled concrete
Sandstone
Crushed Rock
Crushed Bricks
Crushed Limestone
Crusher Dust
Lilydale Toppings
Dromana Toppings
Summerstone Fines
Red Gravel Fines (Quarry or Gravel Fines)
Fitzgerald Quarries Quartzite Sandstone
For anything else, please contact us on: 1300 764 526 or sales@soilbond.com.au
Keep in mind that there needs to be some fines/stones in the material up to a maximum of 20mm. Soilbond needs PI or clay to bind to. Materials that will bind Soilbond requires a PI index 1 – 10.
What are the benefits of Soilbond compared with cement stabilisation?
Soilbond is a resin based (pine tree) product that binds to the Granitic Sand materials.
Soilbond causes the development of interparticle bonds in granular materials, endowing the stabilised material with tensile strength and high elastic modulus. The stiffness and tensile strength is improved slightly with negligible cracking (not as stiff as cement) and is not subject to shrinkage and cracking. The use of Soilbond will achieve good long-term performance of bound materials.
On the other hand, Cement Stabilisation has issues as follows:
Cracking: Cracking has been seen as a problem with cement stabilised pavements. Such as shrinkage cracking from hydration and drying, and fatigue cracking. Cementitious materials sometimes exhibit a regular pattern of widely-spaced cracks (0.5 m to 7.0 m) caused primarily by the combination of high tensile strength, drying shrinkage and sub-grade constraint.
Will this product be effective for crushed limestone or quartzite sandstone fines/screenings?
Yes, but important to be aware of the Plasticity index (over 1) of the materials. Clay Pro should be added if clay content is too low.
Will this product assist in withstanding wear from pedestrians, cyclists and mountain bikers? Also, possible stormwater runoff?
Definitely. Please refer to our website for projects that Soilbond has be used. Click here for a list of examples.
A good example is the Tan Track at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. The Tan Track is used by cyclists, joggers , pedestrians & light vehicles.
What is the lifespan of the product, and what if any maintenance must be conducted?
Soilbond has been used on the Melbourne Tan Track & City of Sydney Victoria Park Gates since 2008 and the condition of the site is still fit for purpose.
If installed correctly Soilbond will extend the lifespan. As a natural material maintenance will be required at some point. Maintenance is easy. The area needs to be scarified & Soilbond mixed in to depth of 50 mm, levelled & compacted.
What type of equipment is needed?
This depends on the application method. Soilbond stabiliser / binder requires application as follows:
1. stockpile mixing; or
2. In situ application
Mixing of Soilbond with the Granitic Material prior to laying is preferable, otherwise you need to scarify the top 50mm & mix in the Soilbond then compact using a roller / wacker. We recommend a minimum of 50mm Compacted Depth at 2% per Tonne of Soilbond.
Soilbond stabiliser can be applied using a watering can or hose to spray over the area that has been scarified. It then requires levelling / compacting.
Stockpile mixing – this can be done with a bobcat, front end loader, backhoe, excavator, cement mixer - basically any mechanical aid. Material can then be compacted with a roller / wacker.
Please refer to the User Manual for more details.
How does this product compare with similar products on the market?
There are no non-chemical based products available to our knowledge.
What projects has Soilbond been used on?
Click here for a list of examples.
Soilbond’s use is suited to a wide range of applications from large scale government projects to smaller residential jobs. Soilbond is used by landscape architects, landscape gardeners / contractors, civil construction, building contractors, government bodies, councils and LGA’s along with sporting clubs including golf courses and BMX clubs.
From my understanding, 2 L of Soilbond should be applied to 1 m2 at 50 mm thickness. Council’s standard detail for path thickness is 100 mm, thus 4 L of Soilbond must be applied to 1m2. For example, what would be the $/m2 rate for a path 3500 m2 x 100 mm thick? (14,000 L?)
Calculation for quantity of Soilbond required is m3 covert to Tonnes (m3 * 1.667) 2% minimum
For example:
3,500 m2 (un-compacted)
0.1 mm Depth
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350 m3
1.3333 Compaction Factor
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465 m3
1.6666 Density
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776 Tonnes
2.0% Soilbond Rate
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15,520 L of Soilbond Product
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