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Introduction to GR14
Introduction to GR14
XSuregreen GR14 Heavy Grass Reinforcement Matting allows grassed areas to be used for trafficking and parking for cars or small vans. The mesh protects grassed areas and allows them to be used frequently by vehicles and pedestrians whilst limiting the damaged caused to the grass.
The typical uses of Suregreen GR14 Heavy on grass would be overflow car parks, domestic driveways, verge parking, occasional use access routes for cars and vans and heavy use pedestrian walkways.
Suregreen GR14 Grass Reinforcement Matting works by giving structure and support to existing grass. The matting is pinned down on top of the grass, the grass should then be allowed and encouraged – by regular cutting – to entangle with the matting. When full entanglement is achieved the matting will be at its optimum strength. When the matting has disappeared into the grass and the grass been cut several times the matting is normally ready for use. The GR14 protects the grass root structure by greatly reducing over compaction and rutting allowing the grass to survive and recover.
GR14 Heavy Grass Reinforcement Matting is made to a design that is particularly suited to the task of support and entanglement, and provides superior protection to the grass surface. The plastics used are UV stable, chemically inert and once in place should be working for 15 to 20 years.
Suregreen GR14 Grass Reinforcement Matting works best on flat, even and self-draining soils. Also it should be laid directly onto existing established maintained grass. Please contact our technical team to confirm the site conditions and intended use of the matting would bring the best out of the GR14 matting.
Suregreen GR14 generally does not need planning permission.
Suregreen GR14 is suitable to be used as part of SuDS - the latest government guidelines regarding flood prevention. The matting allows full permeability into the natural water aquafer.
- Sizes available: 1m x 10m / 2m x 10m / 2m x 20m / 2.5m x 15m
- Thickness: 14mm
- Colour: Green
- Next working day delivery available on all orders
- Click and Collect within 60 minutes
- No-hassle 30 day returns policy
Product Info:
GR14 grass reinforcement mesh provides strong, permanent protection by reinforcing existing grass areas against traffic damage from vehicles and pedestrians.
This heavy-grade mesh has been designed to allow prolonged summer and winter use of grass parking areas whilst maintaining the visually aesthetic appeal of the grassy area.
GR14 grass reinforcement mesh has been specially designed to allow quick and maximum grass entanglement, giving structure and encouraging the mesh to become invisible as it disappears into the grass. The plastic mesh has also been designed with an oscillated structure providing enhanced anti-slip properties whilst retaining the necessary resistance to damaging traffic movements.
Grass reinforcement meshes, like all Suregreen ground reinforcement solutions, are compliant for SuDS Source Control (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems).
We also supply a lighter grade of grass reinforcement mesh that is ideal for infrequent car use and more domestic applications, please click the following link to visit our GR11 grass protection mesh page
Applications:
- Daily car parking requirements
- Overflow grass car parks
- Allowing off-road parking on grass verges
- Disabled wheelchair access routes (DDA) and paths
- Creating access to grass areas normally closed off to cars
- Minimising damage to highly trafficked grassed areas such as builders compounds
- Temporary grass access routes
- Equestrian use to prevent issues such as poaching and rutting at paddock gateways, walkways and feeding rings
- 2m x 20m Roll - 150 Pins
- 2.5m x 15m Roll - 150 Pins
- 2m x 20m Roll - 100 Pins
- 1m x 10m Roll - 50 Pins
Features & Benefits:
- Ideal for permanent grass reinforcement applications
- Fast to install, cost-effective and versatile
- Suitable for domestic driveways or commercial parking needs for vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (on stable ground)
- GR14 provides a permeable, reinforced grass solution for cars, trucks, cycles and pedestrians
- Mesh is laid and fixed directly to the existing surface - no soil removal or excavation required!
- Slip-resistant mesh structure which can also be improved by adding a thin layer of sand over the mesh to provide increased grip and traction
- Prevents grass wear, rutting and mud caused by cars and traffic
- GR14 provides an environmentally conscious alternative to impermeable paved surfaces where natural grassed traffic routes and driveways are preferred
- Perfect for use where planning restrictions are applied or cost savings are being considered
- Ideal for use in Source Control applications as part of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS)
Technical Information:
The plastic mesh is quick and easy to install - simply roll out over existing grass and fix in place using Suregreen’s Premium U-pins. Please visit our GR14 Installation guide for more information.
Once the mesh has been pinned down, we advise that you allow a sufficient amount of time for the grass to grow through the mesh and take hold, as this process of the grass intertwining with the mesh gives it its strength. If trafficked too early it can cause sinking, bumps or even damage. We advise not using the mesh until you have had to mow the grass at least once.
The suitability and success of using grass reinforcement mesh depends on a number of factors such as frequency of use, type of traffic, nature of soil and drainage. Grass reinforcement meshes are more suitable to be used on heavy clay/loam soils.
Please note that the load-bearing capacity and other specifications stated are reliant on ground conditions and our installation guides being followed. We ask that you consult one of our technical team before purchasing if you are concerned about any of the information stated.
