Turf reinforcement mesh, grass protection mesh, turf guard net

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Grass & Ground Reinforcement Brochure

TurfProtecta™ Turf Reinforcement Mesh

TurfProtecta™ Turf reinforcement mesh is an extruded plastic mesh for the reinforcement of turf and the protection of grass. The turf reinforcement mesh stabilizes the grass and enables the grass to intertwine with the plastic mesh filaments creating a strong stable reinforced grassed surface. The plastic mesh reinforces the turf and is ideal for pedestrian and light vehicle use, overflow car parks, and airport taxi-ways.

When installing turf reinforcement net, it is essential that the plastic mesh should be laid down to give enough time for the grass roots to intertwine with the plastic mesh filaments (E.g. early spring). This usually takes approximately one growing season. The reinforced grass / turf are will soon resume its normal appearance with the turf reinforcement mesh vanishing below the surface of the grass providing a stable surface that will withstand the weight of light vehicles and heavy pedestrian use.
Turf reinforcement mesh is ideal for :

• Overflow grass car-parks
• Pedestrian grassed walkways / wheelchair access routes
• Small aircraft taxi-ways

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

Part Number

Roll Size	Colour	Mesh Aperture	Weight	Part Number
2m x 30m	Black	26mm x 23mm (nominal)	550g/m2	B1200MO9U87
2m x 30m	Green	26mm x 23mm (nominal)	550g/m2	049202
2m x 30m	Black	27mm x 27mm (nominal)	660g/m2	TBC
2m x 30m	Green	27mm x 27mm (nominal)	660g/m2	TBC

U-Pins
To secure TurfProtecta™ and grass reinforcement mesh to the ground,
use our metal U-Pins at 1m intervals.

	Material	Size	Quantity	Part Number
	Steel	150mm x 50mm x 8mm dia.	50 in bag	X1000143

Please note that the information above is given as a guide only. Boddingtons Australia Pty Ltd cannot be liable for damage caused by incorrect installation of this product. Final determination of the suitability of any information or material for the use contemplated and the manner of its use is the sole responsibility of the user and the user must assume all risk and responsibility in connection therewith.

For heavier applications, our GrassProtecta™ grass reinforcement mesh would be the ideal solution