A full installation
procedure is shown below for Turf reinforcement
net
Boddingtons 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 turf reinforcement
net 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. Turf
reinforcement net 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 turf reinforcement 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
For a Boddingtons approved
installation contractor, please call us
on 01621 874206/211 for further details.
