A full installation
procedure is shown below:
TurfProtecta™ Turf Reinforcement mesh
is a strong extruded high-density polyethylene
mesh. Supplied in 2m wide x 30m long rolls,
it can provide excellent turf reinforcement
if used and fixed as directed.
Once fixed in place grass will grow through
the mesh and may then be mown, rolled and
fertilised as usual. When fully established
(normally a full growing season will be required)
the plastic mesh will be invisible and the
turf will have a normal appearance. The intertwining
of the grass roots with the mesh gives the
turf the strength to resist light traffic
and temporary car parking.
It is strongly recommended that installation
be carried out during the growing season
to allow a strong interlock between the mesh
and the grass roots. The product is only
effective if the grass is allowed enough
time to grow and interlock with the mesh.
A full growing season should be allowed before
using the area.
Installation on Existing Grassed areas
1. Fill any depressions with a 70:30 mixture
of sharp sand and topsoil, level and firm.
Cut grass short.
2. Unroll the Turf reinforcement mesh and
fix one end using our metal U-Pins. Pull
taut, and pin approx. every 1m either side
of the mesh ensuring mesh lies flat to surface.
3. Lay adjacent turf reinforcement net rolls
next to the fixed mesh rolls and overlap
at least 150mm and repeat the fixing process.
4. Secure overlaps and all external edges
every 1 metre.
5. When you are satisfied that the mesh
is laid flat and securely, brush a dressing
of good quality sandy topsoil over the mesh.
Ensure that the mesh filaments are covered
and the apertures are filled. This will help
promote root growth around the mesh.
6. Any areas that have been levelled with
sandy topsoil should be seeded.
7. Pedestrians and traffic should be kept
off the treated areas until the grass has
become fully established over the mesh. This
usually takes at least one growing season.
8. Initial mowing can be done, but set mowers
to cut fairly high, so that contact with
the mesh is not made. When the grass is established
and the roots are entwined with the mesh,
the grass can be cut normally.
Newly Sown Areas
1. Ensure that the surface is level, filling
any uneven areas with a mixture of sharp
sand and topsoil. Remove any debris / stones
or rocks.
2. Thoroughly prepare the surface and firm.
3. Continue with Points 2-8 as above |