Grass reinforcement systems !?! Grass drives !?!
Discussion
Hi all,
Sorry if this has been asked before, the search is down.
In the process of putting a 24ft square garage at the bottom of the garden. Instead of a concrete or paved drive running full length of the garden and making it look extremely narrow I'd like people's opinions on using either the plastic sectional grass reinforcing systems or the rubber mat type. Such as the ones sold by Terram, boddingtons, grass form group and many others including various ebay sellers.
I already have a single garage with concrete drive to it so the new one will be more of a workshop for projects etc... Therefore traffic over the grass drive system will be minimal, estimated 3-4 times a week tops !?!
What have people had experience with ? What are the downfalls the companies don't tell you about ? What thickness for what vehicles ? And generally how well does it hold up ?
Any info, reviews, pics etc... Would be great !
cheers, Lew
Sorry if this has been asked before, the search is down.
In the process of putting a 24ft square garage at the bottom of the garden. Instead of a concrete or paved drive running full length of the garden and making it look extremely narrow I'd like people's opinions on using either the plastic sectional grass reinforcing systems or the rubber mat type. Such as the ones sold by Terram, boddingtons, grass form group and many others including various ebay sellers.
I already have a single garage with concrete drive to it so the new one will be more of a workshop for projects etc... Therefore traffic over the grass drive system will be minimal, estimated 3-4 times a week tops !?!
What have people had experience with ? What are the downfalls the companies don't tell you about ? What thickness for what vehicles ? And generally how well does it hold up ?
Any info, reviews, pics etc... Would be great !
cheers, Lew
Artificial grass is perfect for this and safe for car to be driven whilst retaining a lawn area that's safe for kids to play on the rest of the time.
The plastic reinforced sections for real grass will do but is a compromise as it will still damage the grass if driven on when sodden and kids can fall on the plastic edges which would hurt.
If you want any further advice pm me.
The plastic reinforced sections for real grass will do but is a compromise as it will still damage the grass if driven on when sodden and kids can fall on the plastic edges which would hurt.
If you want any further advice pm me.
Hi all,
not keen on the look of grasscrete, just want it to look like standard grass to maximise the look of available space.
Also i think fakie grass is out as we have a great dane and i wouldnt want him making it smell when he pee's on it, or worse : ( oh the joys of dog ownership !
Alot of the companys are advertising different grip levels so guess it must improve it abit.
As far as i know the 2 main types available are the plastic crate type stuff and the rolls of rubber mesh matting which comes in a range of thicknesses. I'm starting to think this is the better, cheaper and easier to apply product for the light work it will get but could do with the opinion of people that use it !
Only reviews i can find are from the companys that sell the stuff.
Cheers Lew
not keen on the look of grasscrete, just want it to look like standard grass to maximise the look of available space.
Also i think fakie grass is out as we have a great dane and i wouldnt want him making it smell when he pee's on it, or worse : ( oh the joys of dog ownership !
Alot of the companys are advertising different grip levels so guess it must improve it abit.
As far as i know the 2 main types available are the plastic crate type stuff and the rolls of rubber mesh matting which comes in a range of thicknesses. I'm starting to think this is the better, cheaper and easier to apply product for the light work it will get but could do with the opinion of people that use it !
Only reviews i can find are from the companys that sell the stuff.
Cheers Lew
We had some stuff for the cricket at work for use in the autumn. It was a green plastic mesh type thing and it just rolled up when you didn't want to use it, although when the grass had grown into it a bit it took a bit of tugging. It was still looking good even after the kids used to walk over it with football boots. I can't remember the brand, but the holes were about 20mm. You could drive a big ride on lawnmower (about 1400kg, or 1 metric 3 series) over it with no problems.
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