Grass plastic grid: types, mounting features and reviews

The use of such a device in the landscape design as a plastic grid made it possible to preserve the proximity to nature even in such seemingly unusual places as parking. What is remarkable about such equipment? The features of its application are discussed in more detail.

What is a plastic grid?

Such a device is a separate plate in the form of honeycombs. The cells in the modules can be rectangular, square, diamond-shaped, round-shaped. Their height reaches 40-50 mm. The plates are connected by means of a hook-and-loop system. The plates are often green or black. This is due to the environment of use. Such colors are less noticeable among the green grass. Plastic honeycomb can easily be mounted on the surface of any area and configuration. And their shape allows you to protect the root system of lawn grass from the mechanical impact of passing vehicles. This is due to the uniform distribution of the load over the honeycomb surface and the height of the cells.

Types of structures

Plastic devices are found on the market in two versions:

• Honeycomb. This is the most common form. The shape of the cells is very diverse.
• Tapes. Such a structure is represented by elastic rubber bands fastened together. When stretching, cells are formed. The thickness of the walls of such devices is rather small. Therefore, lawns, parking spaces, decorated with such grids, look as natural as possible.

On the scope of use, there are two more options:

• Lite . They are used for landscaping of treadmills, children's playgrounds, and near-by houses. Such modules can be used in places where there is no heavy load and heavy traffic.
• Reinforced . Used for public parking, landing areas for helicopters and light aircraft, strengthening slopes, embankments, soils.

Correct selection of gratings can save on additional costs. Do not buy reinforced species where a lighter option is suitable. The cost of such devices is significantly different. And vice versa, for intensive use it is suitable reinforced gratings. Otherwise, they quickly fail.

Raw materials base

The plastic grid can be made of several types of raw materials:

• Polypropylene . This material is subject to rapid aging under the influence of ultraviolet rays. And one more drawback characteristic of him is fragility at low temperatures.
• Polyethylene . It can be divided into two subspecies: high pressure (good rigidity, but low ductility at low temperatures); Low pressure (plastic even at low temperatures).

Applications

The plastic lawn lattice is widely used in the design of the landscape of country houses, cottages, and for public places:

• Children's and sports grounds;
• Access roads for transport;
• Landing sites for helicopters and light aircraft;
• Private and public parking;
• Golf courses;
• Greening of roofs;
• Strengthening of soil, embankment.

As you can see, green lawn plastic grid is widely used in various directions.

Advantages

Such plates have a large list of advantages:

• Aesthetic appearance. Due to the green color and the small thickness of the walls, the grilles become almost invisible among the green grass.
• Strength . It is achieved due to design features - load distribution on the surface.
• Ecological compatibility . Does not release toxic substances into the soil. This makes it possible to use it near houses and on children's playgrounds.
• Durability . The service life of such devices can reach 25 years.
• A light weight. Convenience of transportation and installation.
• Mobility . The ability to collect surfaces of any configuration and area.
• Resistance to ultraviolet rays and temperature differences.
• 90% of the area is covered with grass.
• Ease of care. Smooth surface allows you to use any tool for mowing lawn.

Plastic lawn grilles for parking have a lot of advantages, so their popularity only grows.

Substrate preparation

First, mark up the territory. Then proceed to the land works. For this, excavation is carried out. The depth of excavation is calculated on the basis of the height of the layers of the pillow: sandy - from 100 to 200 mm, gravels - from 200 to 300 mm, leveling layer 20-30 mm and the height of honeycomb grids is added to this.

The preparation of the base itself takes place in the following stages:

• The pit is digging to the required depth.
• The entire area is filled with sand, compacted.
• Lay geotextiles (it will prevent the layers from mixing).
• Gravel is filled, tamped.
• The geotextile is laid in this layer, it will also prevent the germination of weeds.
• The leveling layer is filled and compacted.
• The resulting surface is carefully spilled with water.

It should be understood that the concrete tile lawn, plastic grill require equal preparation of the base.

Laying lawn modules

The classical lattice fits in a checkerboard pattern and is fastened together by means of special hooks. The polymer tapes are fixed with anchors, then stretched to obtain the cells and also fix the second side. These devices are fastened together by hooks. The distance between the anchors is recommended 1,000 mm. After the layout of the modules, the surface is covered with soil. Preferably with peat or ordinary soil with fertilizer. Then the grass is sown. It is better to use seeds of undersized perennial grasses. For example, ryegrass pasture, bluegrass and others. At the end of the work, the surface is thoroughly watered. It is not recommended to use the resulting area until the grass has germinated and becomes stronger.

Lawn Care

When operating, do not stay in one place for a long time to leave the car. It should be given to the grass to contact with the sun's rays. Then the site will be pleased with a uniform color and density. Like an ordinary lawn, this parking requires periodic watering and haircuts. In the case of the appearance of tear-holes, soil is added and grass is sown in them. In winter, the area should be cleaned of snow.

Reviews and Prices

According to numerous responses, the plastic lawn lattice, whose price is up to 300 rubles per square meter, indicates a low quality. You should buy the goods from well-known manufacturers. According to reviews, the green lawn plastic grid is good, the price of which is comparable to the cost of ceramic tiles. The thickness and height of the honeycomb walls play an important role in response. The optimal depth of the cells is 40-50 mm. When choosing devices, one should understand the load and the intensity of operation.

Mounting by upgrading the parking lot can be done by yourself. It is important to observe the technology of work. Quality depends on the choice of material, seeds, soil. An important factor is the care of the territory received. If everything is observed, the green parking will seamlessly fit into the landscape design and will long please the eye.