How To Properly Store Alliance Gator Products
As winter temperatures drop, proper product storage becomes more important than ever. Each year, we see issues caused by improper storage during freezing conditions. To help prevent frozen, damaged, or compromised materials from reaching job sites, we’ve created clear storage guidelines for Alliance Gator products. These guidelines are especially critical during extreme weather conditions.
Below is a breakdown of how to properly store Alliance Gator products to maintain quality, performance, and warranty compliance.
Why Winter Storage Matters
Alliance Gator products are engineered for durability and performance—but temperature extremes can permanently damage certain materials, especially liquids and water-based products.
Freezing temperatures can cause:
Product separation or crystallization
Changes in viscosity or curing performance
Container damage or leakage
Reduced or failed product performance after installation
Once certain products have froze, they can become irreversibly damaged, even after later thawing out.
✅ Products Approved for Outdoor Storage
Use the infographic above as a quick reference, and follow the detailed guidelines below when storing products during cold weather.
These materials are designed to withstand outdoor conditions, including cold temperatures:
Polymeric Sand / Dust
Gator Nitro & Nitro-X
X4 Edge, Rigid Edge, Flex Edge
Gator Base
Gator Xturf
Best practices:
Keep products sealed and off the ground when possible
Protect from standing water and excessive moisture
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, even in winter
🏠 Products Requiring Indoor Storage
These products must be stored indoors to protect performance and shelf life:
Xtreme Edge
Adhesives
Solvent-Based Sealers
Nails
Fabric / Grid
Infill Sand
Seam Tape
Important: While these products do not require temperature-controlled environments, they should be kept dry, covered, and out of direct weather exposure.
🌡️ Products Requiring Indoor, Dry & Temperature-Controlled Storage
These products are highly sensitive to extreme temperatures and must be stored in climate-controlled conditions:
Stone Bond
Cleaners
Water-Based Sealers
Critical winter rule:
👉 Water-based products should NEVER be allowed to freeze.
Freezing will permanently damage the product and render it unusable.
⚠️ Important Winter Storage Notes
Some product packaging may degrade when exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, humidity, or water
Gator Nitro and Solvent-Based Sealers should NEVER be stored in direct sun or exposed to temperatures above 120°F
Water-based products should NEVER be stored below freezing temperatures—even temporarily
Distributors and dealers are responsible for ensuring proper storage before, during, and after delivery
Shared Responsibility Across the Supply Chain
Alliance Gator products can pass through multiple hands before reaching the job site. Proper winter storage is a shared responsibility between:
Master distributors
Dealers
Contractors
Installers
Ensuring correct storage at every stage helps job site failures and unnecessary product loss.
When in Doubt, Ask
If you’re unsure how or where a product should be stored—especially during winter—reach out before issues arise. Your local Alliance rep can help clarify storage requirements and ensure you’re set up for success.
For full product details and additional resources, visit www.alliancegator.com or contact us.
