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Grass Protection Mesh
for Grass Reinforcment
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Grass Protection Mesh
This protection mesh is an
extruded-designed plastic mesh intended for the purpose of
reinforcement, stabilization and protection of turf and grass. The
turf and grass are mostly intended for occasionally trafficked, light
vehicle and pedestrian applications.
The mesh is very
effective in stabilizing grass and once the grass and root system has
grown through the mesh a natural look as well as a more
strongly-reinforced grassed surface creates a very useful and
ascetically pleasing grass surface.
Installation Advantages / Weight
Rating
Grass protection mesh is unique as it
does not require that the existing grass is removed prior to
installation. Many other grass and ground reinforcement product on
the market require the complete removal and reinstallation of the
grass area. (This is to provide a very high load capacity which is
not attainable by above grass meshes) For applications where heavy
vehicles such as semi-trucks or fire engines will not be regularly
driving, grass protection mesh is an ideal solution which will save
on both the installation cost of the project and the overall material
cost. For a heavy-duty grass reinforcement solution which is capable
of loads up to 97,000 pounds / sq. ft. see our selection of
grass pavers.
The product is intended to be used for
light vehicles and pedestrians. In addition, it is also be used for
airport taxi paths and car parking lots. The recommended applications
of the grass protection mesh include:
Daily
Use Considerations
If the grassed area is used as a daily use
parking lot or access road with regular vehicle traffic, it is
recommended that the heavier grade product
grasprotecta is
considered, as it provides a higher weight rating. Grassprotecta
requires a similar installation process and can be rolled onto of
existing turf creating a highly reinforced area suitable for
passenger vehicles as well as pedestrian traffic.
Growing
Period
Right
after you have completely installed the mesh, you
need to leave the plastic stabilization mesh area unused during the
first growing season. The main purpose of doing this is to permit the
roots of the grass to intertwine with the plastic-based mesh
filaments. After the first season, the mash now
disappears beneath the grass’ surface. It now offers a reinforced
surface that can withstand the heavy weight of cars or the rigorous
demand of continual foot traffic.
Available
in Green and Black
Grass protection mesh type material is available in a number of different styles and thicknesses. This is mainly
manufactured in HDPE Plastic and is mainly available in a green and
black color. If you would like assistance choosing the right mesh for your project feel free to give us a call at (800) 524-4161.
Perfect
for Grassed Areas
The
grass protection mash, specifically the product mentioned, is
intended for grassed areas. Ideal application areas for the product
are those areas that are more prone to wet conditions and mud.
Traction
The mesh can be slippery when first installed. This is due to
the relatively smooth nature of the material. Traction for both
vehicles and pedestrians will be greatly increased once grass has
begun to grow through the mesh. Until the root system has grown over
the mesh, the plastic mesh may become especially slippery especially
during wet conditions. It is advised that pedestrian traffic is
diverted around the area until an above mesh root system is apparent
or until enough grass has grown through to give significant traction.
Product
Specifics
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For
a roll size of 6.56’ x98’, you can have a heavy grade and black
color with mesh aperture of “0.86x 1.06” and weight of 0.135
lbs/ft
2 and HDPE material
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For
a roll size of 6.56’ x98’, you can have a heavy grade and green
color with mesh aperture of “0.86x 1.06” and weight of 0.135
lbs/ft2 and HDPE material
Fixing
Pegs and Pins
In
securing the grass protection mesh, using “metal U-pins” is even
more essential for the existing surface on the grass. This should at
least be at the minimum interval of three feet. These U-pins are
constructed of steel and measure 6.7x 2.75”x 0.23
Product
Summery
Through
the use of a protection mesh, you’ll be able to improve the
grassed surface around your area. It will also be protected against
the wear and tear process, smearing and rutting. This actually
results in the muddy surfaces with cars not capable of withstanding
pedestrian or vehicular applications.
This
is specifically designed in increasing the traction and improving the
slip resistance. When compared to other paver products, grass
protection mesh is the most economical ground reinforcement solution
on the market.
The
installation is quite simple that right after you have cut the grass
short, unroll the mesh and stake with metal U pins
into the grass.
Allow
the turf to grow through the mesh and establish a root base above the
material. This now creates a reinforced and strong surface for a
variety of purposes as listed above. This can surely withstand the
weight of passenger vehicles as well as demanding foot traffic.
It
is recommended that the area is unused for the first growing season
to allow for a solid root base to be established and also to increase
traction.
Alternative
Uses
Many
homeowners have used the mesh to protect their yards
from damage caused by large dogs. Grass protection mesh is an
excellent solution as it can be installed over existing grass to
protect against rutting. The material can be staked and will stay in
place nicely. If a softer grass surface is desired the material can
be rolled up and stored, ready for the next use. The grids on the
mesh are small enough to prevent most large dog's paws from getting
getting stuck allowing for a safe surface for them to play.
Grass
Protection Mesh is available from Landscape Discount in a variety of
different colors and styles. For more information or to place an
order please call: (800) 564-4161.
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