UNILOCK – U GRIP BASE – NATURAL

UNILOCK’S Universal Coping and Base Pad are an excellent complement to wall projects. Start with the Base Pad, installed underneath your wall project to provide a consistently level surface on which to build. Then, top off your project with coping made using Enduracolor manufacturing technology, for a refined surface and long-lasting color.

✔️- Retaining Walls

✔️- Garden Walls

✔️- Fire Features

✔️- Steps

✔️- Water Features

✔️- Pillars

✔️- Grill Islands

APPLICATIONS?

Design and build projects such as planters, steps, grill islands, pillars, seat walls, water features and structural walls reinforced with GeoGrid. U-Cara is designed mostly for straight walls, but low curved planters can be made if needed.

CAPACITY?

– Gravity walls up to 39” (1m). Geogrid reinforced walls up to 10 ft. (3m). Download the U-Cara manual for detailed information on how to build almost anything.

RECOMMENDED BASE STABILIZATION?

– one layer of DriveGrid™ stabilization grid between subgrade and base material. Use under Standard Base or Permeable Base.

STANDARD BASE?

– Min. 6” – 8” of ¾” Crusher Run gravel (any road base standard in accordance with ASTM-D2940) compacted to 98% Standard Proctor Density (SPD).

ALTERNATIVE PERMEABLE BASE?

– Min. 6” – 8” of ¾“ clear open-graded stone compacted to achieve full particle lock-up and consolidation. (Clear open-graded does not compact but does consolidate slightly by rattling the particles together).

LEVELING?

– U-Cara MUST be constructed on U-Grip^™ Base units or universal base pads. It will ensure improved accuracy and will make for a speedier installation. Additional benefits include long term structural integrity and an overall better appearance. Poured concrete leveling pads, reinforced with rebar, are also a great way to accomplish leveling, especially for larger installations. You must ensure that the concrete is poured and finished perfectly in order to achieve a good visual appearance.

CONNECTION?

– Features a tongue and groove connection. Use appropriate concrete adhesive for connection between standard backer units or where the key has been removed for corners. Always read adhesive manufacturers’ directions prior to gluing.

HANDLING?

– Handle carefully so you don’t chip the nice crisp edges.

COPING?

– This wall requires coping. Choose a manufactured coping such as Unilock Universal Coping or any of our natural stone coping options. Install with tight joints or 3/16” gap between units and amend with an exterior latex caulking. Cutting may be required; a diamond blade saw is required to cut coping properly. Glue all coping using a specially formulated concrete adhesive that is strong and will not break down over time. Always read adhesive manufacturers’ directions prior to gluing.

Unilock was the first concrete paver manufacturer in North America to offer a Lifetime Guarantee, and we have continued to back it up to make sure you’re completely satisfied with our product. That’s quite the commitment since we have over 10 billion stones on the ground! We can do this because our product is better and stronger. In fact, our internal standards of manufacturing far exceed industry standards set by ASTM, CSA and European organizations. Our Lifetime Guarantee has been a part of our commitment for the past 40 years. We stand behind every stone we make – just ask our customers.