{"id":5199,"date":"2017-09-26T11:43:35","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T10:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growtivation.com\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2022-02-22T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T12:18:40","slug":"install-ground-stabilisation-membrane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growtivation.com\/install-ground-stabilisation-membrane","title":{"rendered":"How to install a ground stabilisation membrane"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part of the Product That Works landscaping range<\/a> of geotextile fabrics by Growtivation<\/a>, Groundtex is a tough, multi-purpose woven fabric<\/a>, with superior strength and tear resistance that make it ideal for groundwork and civil engineering applications.<\/p>\n

Installing a ground stabilisation membrane<\/h2>\n

Here is a step-by-step guide to installing Groundtex as a ground stabilisation membrane<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Prepare the ground<\/strong> by excavating the area to a depth that takes into account the sub-base, base course layer and the surface finish (such as paving stones or tarmac). Remove sharp stones and other debris that could cut or tear the fabric.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Lay Groundtex fabric out<\/strong> over the prepared area, keeping overlaps to a minimum, but where there are joints allowing overlaps of at least 300mm.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Secure the ground stabilisation membrane<\/strong> in place using Extrafix fixing pegs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Lay the sub-base layer over the fabric<\/strong> and compact it using a roller or compacting plate.<\/p>\n

The area is then ready for any base layer that is required for the chosen surface finish (eg. bedding sand for block paving).<\/p>\n

The benefits of geotextile fabrics<\/h2>\n

Including a quality geotextile fabric into your project offers you and your clients a number of benefits. These include:<\/p>\n