Grass reinforcement mesh

Grass Protection

A full installation procedure is shown below for Turf reinforcement net

This 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 turf reinforcement net 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. Turf reinforcement net 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 turf reinforcement 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

Please note that the information above is given as a guide only. Groundforce 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.

This protection mesh is a heavy duty thick extruded plastic grid for the protection and reinforcement of grassed areas prone to becoming muddy and rutted in wet conditions. Grass protection mesh protects the grass from wear and offers essential ground reinforcement. It allows full natural drainage and can be used as part of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS).

Applications include grassed car parks, overflow car parks, golf buggy paths, light aircraft taxiways, grass paths, grass car parks, emergency access routes, equestrian surface reinforcement, grass verges protection & caravan parks. Manufactured from high density polyethylene (20% recycled), the thermoplastic grass reinforcement mesh incorporates a blowing agent which gives the mesh a rougher surface thus creating a less slippery surface.

The grass protection mesh is coloured green, UV stabilised, rot resistant, chemically inert and therefore provides a long term reinforcement solution. This ground reinforcement mesh, offers much higher reinforcement to grass than our turf reinforcement mesh.

Grass Protection mesh is manufactured in two grades, Standard & Premium to suit different load bearing capacities, and is available on 1m and 2m wide rolls

Standard grade applications Include :

Grassed overflow car parks
Wheelchair access routes
Heavy pedestrianised grassed paths

Heavy grade applications include :

Grassed car parks
Grassed roads
Emergency grass access routes
Grassed runways
Light aircraft taxiways
Caravan & holiday park areas
Equestrian surfaces
Grassed verges

Installation guidelines :

This grass protection mesh is laid directly onto the grass surface and secured every 500mm to 1000mm by steel U-pins. If the surface is uneven, then measures should be made to level and any depressions and filled with a mixture of sand, topsoil & seed. The grass roots will quickly grow through the mesh apertures and will intertwine with the mesh filaments, creating a very strong, stable and reinforced surface. The grass protection system ensures the grassed area will soon resume its natural appearance as the mesh disappears beneath the surface, and will immediately be capable of supporting regular vehicular traffic. Ideal for parking a car on grass. Full installation instructions can be downloaded below.

It is the ideal grass reinforcement system for reinforcing fire engine and other emergency service access routes, as it is designed to resist higher load bearing capacities. Please note that we recommend that a suitable bedding is installed prior to installing the grass protection mesh for emergency access routes, to ensure the product works to its potential.

Disappears in just a few weeks :

During the growing season the mesh can be laid and ready for use within just a few weeks as the grass grows quickly through the mesh apertures. Out of this season it is advisable to ensure that a longer period before use is adhered to (the mesh can become slippery in wet conditions when the grass has not been given time to grow through the mesh apertures). If installed in the winter months, we advise not to use the area until mid-spring or when the mesh has been fully covered by the grass growth.


Grass Protection Mesh upon installation	The grass starts to grow though the grass protection mesh	After just a few weeks the mesh has disappeared from view, ideal as a grass car park

Steel U pin