Gravelpave

GRAVELPAVE POROUS PAVING

Gravelpave is a unique porous paving solution which allows you to drive, park or walk on a decorative gravel surface. Bonded to the underside is a non-woven geotextile fabric that assists with weed suppression and filtration.

Gravelpave has an integral filter membrane pre-bonded to the underside of the grid Reusable snap connectors allow for quick installation

Gravelpave provides heavy load bearing support to create a porous pavement surface for unlimited traffic, parking and pedestrian use. Its interlocking ring and grid construction provides containment for the angular gravel covering. Manufactured in 1m x 1m panels that are linked together to form a roll size 20m x 1m, Gravelpave is simply rolled out, clipped together and held in place with galvanised pins provided, following the prepared contours of the surface beneath.

Suggested Uses:

Driveways

Permanent Parking

Event Parking

High Use Pedestrian Access

Wheelchair Access

Trail Pathways

Golf Paths

Tractor/Plant Access

Pathways

Installation Procedure

Base Course Preparation

Examine soil conditions for porosity; for example impermeable clay soils may require installation of french drains to tap underlying porous layers. Check for improperly compacted trenches, debris and the existence of subsurface drainage prior to the installation of porous paving.

Place base course material over prepared sub-base, leaving 25mm for Groundfabrics Gravelpave and fill for final grade. Offered as a general guide the base course should consist of a Type 3 MOT material (i.e. 20mm down to 5mm stone mixed at a ratio of 80/20 with sharp sand) to the following suggested depths:

Pathways - 0 to 100mm deep

Cars & light vans - 100mm to 200mm deep

HGV - 200mm to 300mm deep

Prepare base course. Place & compact clean sharp sand and gravel varying in size. Roll out Gravelpave and clip adjacent rolls together using the snap fit fastners. Gravelpave can be cut to size using pruning shears and the filter fabric trimmed using scissors. Secure mat with anchors provided, placing one every six rings. Fill rings with gravel using rakes and brooms. Comapct gravel and water the site to aid the compacting process. Gravelpave can be used immediately.

Install Groundfabrics Gravelpave with rings facing up, and using the integral snap fit fasteners provided maintain proper spacing and interlock the units. Pruning shears or a sharp knife may be employed to shape the rolls around any obstacles. Rolls should be fixed in place using pins provided at a rate of six per square metre.

Fill rings with maximum 10mm angular gravel by "backdumping" directly from a dump truck or tractor bucket. Spread gravel across the grid to fill the rings and compact using a roller or wacker plate. Spray with water; the area can be used immediately.

Fixing pins are installed along the roll (every six rings) and around the perimeter. Gravelpave rings are 25mm deep.

A choice of crushed stone or sharp angular gravel can be employed to provide an attractive surface dressing.

5mm (3/16") minus crushed stone or 9mm (3/8") gravel should be used to allow for the compaction process