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Below we provide for you lots of links to information PDFs, answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Video Guides. All you need to know can be found below: how to measure up, know how many panels you may need, how to choose the correct geotextile fabric, how to install our SURE-FOOTED panels and much, much, more...
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Q:
Do I have to remove the mud before installing Sure-Footed?
A:
No! The Sure-Footed panels can lie right over your existing mud with a layer of geotextile fabric underneath. You may prefer installing in summer to avoid sinking in while you are working. But, if needed, you can install over your existing wet mud. If you can walk in your mud without sinking in past your ankles, then you should have no problem installing over the wet mud. The system will settle a bit as it compresses the mud, so plan to end up a few inches lower overall in the end. If you’ve got shin or knee deep mud, we recommend waiting for it to dry and then installing over the dried mud.
Q:
Do I have to level the area prior to installation?
A: No. You can lay Sure-Footed down over the existing slopes and grades in your property, making it one of the most friendly ground stabilising DIY projects out there! Simply remove any large stones and you can begin your mud panel installation process. If you are planning any drainage or grading for your area, you will want to complete this first because Sure-Footed will lock in your terrain and stabilise whatever ground you’ve got.
Q:
What makes Sure-Footed different from other ground stabilisng panels?
A:
Sure-Footed is a soft and flexible panel, while many other competitors use a hard plastic. These flexible panels make for easier installs, safer surfaces, convenient shipping options, and for a more environmentally friendly product.
Q:
Do I have to worry about Sure-Footed panels poking through and hurting my horses legs?
A:
No! The best part about Sure-Footed is that it uses soft, flexible plastic panels unlike other hard, plastic permeable or semipermeable panels on the market. These flexible panels are durable and stay put, filled with crushed rock and covered with any footing material.
Q:
While installing Sure-Footed panels can they be driven on with a truck or tractor?
A:
Once the ground stabilising panels are filled with gravel and compacted, they can be driven on by any size vehicle. In fact, the army uses similar technology for creating firm passageways for tanks and other large equipment. Just make sure they are filled and compacted and you are protecting the edges/transition point with a border of some sort. If installing over deep, wet mud, use caution with equipment until the ground has a chance to firm up, because the panels will flex a bit more than normal when driven on during installation over very unstable ground.
Q:
I am careful about protecting the environment and using environmentally friendly products, is Sure-Footed environmentally friendly?
A:
Yes. We understand that having a safe product is a concern for many customers. Sure-Footed is chemically inert so it can’t seep into the soil or groundwater. The material is also certified by the EPA for a minimum of 70 years. You can be confident when you tell your customers that these horse pasture management panels are environmentally friendly! Not to mention the environmental benefits of eliminating mud! Many conservation districts provide cost sharing for this product to protect the environment via improvements to the health of land used for farming.
Q:
Can Sure-Footed be used for residential projects?
A:
Yes, while we promote Sure-Footed as a horse paddock mud management product, it can also be used for other residential projects. Sure-Footed can be used anywhere. You can use these panels for your new permeable driveway, patio, walkway, and more with the same ground stabilising benefits!
Q:
I need slope and driveway bank reinforcement, can Sure-Footed help?
A:
Yes, Sure-Footed is great for all ground stabilisation applications. It’s especially suited to the high impact needs of horses, but it works very well for all drive and path applications as well and can be driven on by any size vehicle.
Q:
I'm a building/excavation contractor and interested in acquiring Sure-Footed panels for projects, can I be provided a commercial quantity price?
A:
Yes. Contact us to discuss.