VAST™ Composite Pavers are suitable for a wide range of applications. Suitable applications include:
- Driveways
- Parking Lots
- Patios
- Sidewalks
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- Pool Areas
- Flat Commercial Roofs
- Decks
- Other Light Vehicular Traffic Applications
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IMPORTANT: VAST Composite Pavers are not intended for use near, or under, fire pits. A minimum of four feet must be maintained between an open fire.
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General Dimensions and Properties
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Material |
Approximately 70% recycled scrap tire rubber, 25% recycled HDPE and / or PP plastic, and 5% additives (to address UV stabilization coloring, etc.). |
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Sizes |
Paver: 2.8" x 5.8" x 2.5" (W x L x H)
Grid: 11.8" x 11.8" x 1.2" (W x L x H)
Note: 8 pavers + 1 grid will provide 1 sq-ft of coverage and will be 3" tall assembled. Sand is used to fill joints. |
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Weight |
Paver: 0.91 lbs
Grid: 3.7 lbs
1 sq-ft (assembled): approximately 11 lbs. |
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Surface |
Paver top surface is slightly textured with a 1/8" radius around the perimeter. The vertical corners of each paver have a 3/16" radius. |
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VAST Composite Paver Systems require virtually no maintenance other than an occasional replenishment of joint sand. Chemical spills (e.g., petroleum, paint, etc.) should be cleaned as soon as possible with an appropriate industrial cleaner and rinsed thoroughly with water. Chemical spills / stains left untreated over long periods of time may degrade the surface finish and integrity of the product and are not covered under warranty.
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Compressive Strength
ASTM C140 Section 6
(Note 1) |
1" deflection at 937 psi (in assembled configuration) |
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Flexural Strength
ASTM C140 Section 7
(Note 1) |
434 psi (average flexural strength)
1897 psi (average flexural modulus) |
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Coefficient of Friction
ASTM C1028
(Note 1) |
DryAVG: 0.83 (Standard Deviation: 0.07)
WetAVG: 0.62 (Standard Deviation: 0.06)
Notes:
OSHA recommends a minimum COF of 0.50.
ADA recommends a minimum COF of 0.60 for flat surfaces. |
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Flame Spread
UL 94 Section 7
(Note 2) |
Horizontal burning rate: 32.6 mm/min (1.04 in/min)
Note: The VAST Composite Paver System is not intended for applications that are exposed to fire (e.g., fire pits). It is recommended that fire sources be kept at least 4 feet from paver installations. Contact your dealer or VAST to discuss your specific application. |
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Xenon Arc Weathering
ASTM G155
(Note 1) |
2100+ hours of Xenon-arc testing with periodic water spray.
Observed mild 'richening' of color after 1000 hours. No staining or cracking observed. |
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Chemical Resistance
(Note 3) |
No significant discoloration or product degradation observed after one full season of in-field application of salt. |
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Cold Water Absorption
ASTM C67 Section 8
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<1% by mass
Average saturation coefficient (after 1hr boil): 0.05 |
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Freeze-Thaw Cycling
ASTM C67 Section 9
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Product freeze-thaw cycled 52 times over 75 days.
No visual signs of cracking, warping, or crazing. |
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Infiltration Rate - Permeability
(Note 4) |
With 3/8"- trap rock: >408 in/hr
With concrete sand: 88 in/hr |
* Due to the innovative aspects of the VAST Composite Paver System many of the industry standardized test practices were modified to accommodate material and design features unique to this product. For complete testing details, please contact VAST Enterprises LLC.
Note 1: Tests performed by Stork Twin City Testing Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
Note 2: Tests performed by independent plastics supplier
Note 3: Tests performed by VAST Enterprises, LLC
Note 4: Tests performed by American Engineering Testing, Inc.
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