Groundtex Woven Geotextile 2 x 25m

Groundtex Woven Geotextile 2 x 25m

Groundtex woven geotextile is a multi-purpose woven geotextile fabric that can be used for weed suppression and ground stabilisation in both soft and hard landscaping schemes. Groundtex is a tough woven geo fabric which successfully meets the requirements for use above ground as a heavy duty weed barrier. Due to its excellent strength and tear resistance, Groundtex can also be used below ground as a stabilising and separating geotextile in groundwork and civil engineering applications.

Notes:

1. GROUNDTEX is a woven fabric designed to suppress weeds, but does not eliminate the need for surface weeding as a result of seeds dropped by birds etc growing in the surface covering.

2. GROUNDTEX will suppress most weeds but particular attention should be paid to very invasive weeds/grasses such as Mare’s Tail, Bindweed, Crocosmia, Ground Elder, Couch Grass, nettles, brambles and some bulbs. A weedkiller should be applied first and then we would recommend laying a double layer of GROUNDTEX or a double layer of the surface covering (e.g. min 100mm of bark) or both for severe areas.

Installation Guidelines (for use as a heavy duty weed control membrane)

1. Prepare the area where the fabric is to be laid by strimming any existing vegetation down to ground level.
2. Remove any stalks or sharp objects that could pierce the fabric.
3. For areas badly affected by weed growth, apply a suitable weedkiller.
4. Lay the GROUNDTEX fabric out and ensure joints are overlapped by a minimum of 100mm.
5. Secure using EXTRAFIX fixing pegs. The best way to secure the edges of the fabric is by ‘spitting’ or ‘trenching’ the fabric 100-150mm into the soil.
6. Cover the fabric with a layer of bark or other mulch or decorative stone/aggregates by a minimum of 50mm.

Installation Guidelines (for use as a ground stablisiation membrane)

1. Excavate soil (sub-grade) to the required depth (allowing for sufficient depth of sub-base, base course layer and the surface finish e.g. block paviours, tarmac etc, including any base layer required for these – depths of each layer will vary depending on the intended use e.g. pedestrian/vehicle use, light/heavy use).
2. Lay GROUNDTEX fabric out and ensure joints are overlapped by a minimum of 300mm (overlaps should be kept to a minimum).
3. Secure using EXTRAFIX fixing pegs.
4. Lay sub-base layer over the fabric and compact using a compacting plate or roller.
5. Following installation of the sub-base, base layers (e.g. bedding sand for block paving) for the surface finish can be laid.

Lay GROUNDTEX Woven Geo Fabric beneath the sub-base to form a stable and level patio area.

Features & Benefits

• Use for: Groundworks, Patheays, and Patios
• For medium sized projects
• Midi Roll
• Lifetime Warranty, PledgeMark Approved

Technical Specifications

Documents

• Groundtex Woven Geotextile 2 x 25m - GroundteX Technical Data Sheet (212.79 KB)
• Groundtex Woven Geotextile 2 x 25m - GroundteX Brochure (610.26 KB)