Ground Reinforcement

How Can X-Grid Be Used?

As mentioned above, X-Grid is incredibly versatile so can be used for a number of applications. Below are just a few examples of how they can be used effectively:

Driveways And Car Parks

Car parks and parkign spaces are required almost everywhere whether it be at home, work, supermarkets, restaurants or events. In the past people may have simply opted for a concrete or a similar material, but following a series of serious floods throughout the UK there has been a lot of attention on creating both strong and SuDs compliant car parks that will help reduce the liklihood of localised flooding.

This is where our X-Grid ground reinforcement grids come into play, able to provide you with a 95% open cell porous surface that allows rain to drain away naturally whilst being able to withstand up to 420 tonnes per every square metre. Its strength means that it can withstanding up to 30 tonne axle loads making it compliant with DIN 1072 and EN ISO 124B/125 (car park requirements). Their easy installation also means that anyone can install X-Grid regardless of if they are completing a DIY project for their drive or a large commercial car park. You can also choose the finish of your driveway or car park too, you can fill X-Grid once laid with a decroative angular gravel for a french drain system or fill with soil and seed for a grassed area.

Equestrian

The most challenging part of creating equestrian facilities is creating a floor that is soft enough for horses to use but also strong enough to cope with the stress those areas are put under every day throughout the year. In certain areas such as paddocks, grazing areas or around stables you may find that during bad weather, the grass and soil begin showing signs of wear with rutting, mud patches and pot holing that can make the area unsafe to use.

This is where X-Grid can be used, when installed and filled with either sand, gravel or soil and seed mix, you will have a strong yet forgiving under hoof surface that protects the ground below and ensures it is not damaged by constant use but also does not impact the horses or rider as heavily as other types of ground.

Access Routes

Access routes are vital for applications where you will find a large groups of people driving their cars or walking ‘off road’ such as on caravan and camping sites, at sporting venues or schools. While providing a solid and reliable track for visitors to use, it is also a legal requirement for emergency services to have an efficient route so they can respond to time critical events.The term access route is used to describe roads/tracks regularly used leading to private grounds and public areas commonly found at schools or village halls who generally use grass areas for parking which can lead to the grass and soil becoming muddy, rutted and sometime even impassible.

This is where our X-Grid ground reinforcement grid can be used. When installed, it reinforces the existing ground and means that the traffic that passes over the grassed area does not rely on the strength of the grass and soil. This is because the wheels only ever come into contact with our incredibly strong grid which also eliminates any muddiness as the soil cannot be reached. X-Grid is also fully permeable which means rain and water drains away naturally so there is less surface water build up and helps discourage local flooding.