{"id":5194,"date":"2017-09-12T11:25:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T10:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growtivation.com\/?p=5194"},"modified":"2022-02-22T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T12:18:40","slug":"stabilising-influence-groundworks-sub-base-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growtivation.com\/stabilising-influence-groundworks-sub-base-preparation","title":{"rendered":"A stabilising influence: groundworks and sub-base preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"
But why cut corners and take these risks when there is a simple, cost-effective solution in the form of ground stabilisation geotextile fabrics<\/a>?<\/p>\n Good preparation and planning is always key to creating a perfect landscape project. All hard landscape surfaces, such as gravel and paving, require solid foundations.<\/p>\n First, you need to ensure the site is cleared of debris and any vegetation. The area should then be excavated to the correct depth to allow for sub-base and surface finish materials. At this point it should always be checked to ensure it is firm and level. Once this has been done, it\u2019s time to use a specialist geotextile fabric<\/a>, such as Groundtex from Growtivation\u2019s Product That Works range<\/a>. Rolled out onto the prepared sub-grade or formation level, this geotextile fabric serves to separate it from the next layer (referred to as the sub-base \u2013 often primary aggregate), prevent settlement and enable ground stabilisation.<\/p>\n Strong woven geotextiles<\/a> have sufficient strength in them for groundwork and civil engineering applications, as well as being suitable for hard or soft landscaping schemes. Groundtex is a dual-purpose woven geotextile fabric<\/a> that can be used above ground as a weed suppressant and below ground, under MOT type 1 or 3 aggregate, making it tough enough to withstand pedestrian and vehicular traffic and prevent these aggregates sinking into the soil beneath.<\/p>\n Despite being super tear resistant, quality geotextile fabrics will also allow moisture through where drainage is needed.<\/p>\n Once the geotextile fabric has been installed, it is then simply a case of correctly spreading and compacting sufficient aggregate according to the engineer\u2019s specification, to achieve a stable and solid result.<\/p>\n Part of Growtivation\u2019s extensive Product That Works range<\/a> of geotextile fabrics, Groundtex is a tough, multi-purpose woven fabric<\/a>, suitable for weed suppression and ground stabilisation. Excellent strength and tear resistance make Groundtex ideal for use in groundwork and civil engineering applications.<\/p>\n Groundtex is available in a range of roll and pack sizes, from the Mini Roll at 1m x 15m to the Contractor Roll at 4.5m x 100m, which comes folded or unfolded.<\/p>\n To ensure you have all the information you need to successfully use this ground stabilising and separating geotextile fabric download the Installation Guide<\/a>, Tech Data Sheet<\/a> and Brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n To find out more about the other ground control products in the Growtivation Product That Works range<\/a> download our Landscaping That Works guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Or to find out where you can buy Growtivation weed control membranes and ground stabilisation geotextiles visit our Where to Buy facility<\/a> or contact the friendly team at Growtivation for advice on 0800 197 8885 or email sales@growtivation.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,11,12,22,29],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPreparing your ground<\/h2>\n
On stable ground<\/h2>\n
A ground stabilisation product that works<\/h2>\n