New Grass Protection Mesh

GP-Flex® is the new generation grass protection mesh.

GP-Flex® has been tested for slip resistance to BS 7976-2 and when tested along side other grass protection meshes, GP-Flex showed an improvement of over 33% in comparison.

GP-Flex® is available in three grades:

1000 gram m2, 1400 gram m2, 1800 gram m2.

1000g – Suitable for pedestrians, wheelchair access, occasional car use i.e. overflow car parks, temporary access.   Product code: NET293

1400g – Suitable for occasional use of light commercial vehicles, caravans and 4x4s.  Product code: NET294

1800g – Suitable for occasional use of HGV’s access routes for fire engines and refuse trucks.   Product code: NET292

Installation Instructions
For best results the GP-Flex® should be laid down in early spring through to early autumn when the grass will grow quickly though the mesh and the root mass will form an interlock with the mesh filaments.

The protected area will soon resume its natural appearance providing a stable surface and protecting the area from damage and rutting by vehicles and pedestrians.

Cut the grass to a minimal length and ensure that the area is as level as possible by filling in any hollows with fine topsoil and sharp sand.

If the mesh is being laid over clay soil, it is recommended that a suitable drainage system be installed to allow for drainage of surface water.

Unroll the mesh over the area to be protected and secure both ends with metal fixing pins then along each side at least every 1m.

Where a wide area is to be protected, butt the edges of the rolls together and secure by placing metal fixing pins along each length and across each layer.

Also pin down any area where the mesh is not in contact with the ground.

Cover the mesh with a layer of topsoil and sharp sand, this will encourage early root growth around the mesh filaments and increase stability.

Apply a suitable grass seed dressing at approximately 30g.m2 over areas which were previously bare of grass or which received more than 25mm covering of topsoil and sand.

Vehicles and pedestrians should be kept off the area until the grass has grown at least 25mm and has been mown twice with the blades set high.

Following which the area can be rolled and treated with proprietary chemicals as required.

WARNING

Although this is one of the most slip resistant grass protection mesh available, we cannot account for variances in climate and ground conditions. Please take note that until the grass has grown through the mesh and become established, GP-Flex®  may be slippery in wet weather or under icy conditions and care should be taken if pedestrians are allowed to walk on the mesh during the growing period.

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