Project Brief: Create a strong, permeable and low-maintenance gravel parking area to accommodate increased traffic for a local company
Total Project Area: 300m²
Product Used: X-Grid
One common challenge that businesses face as they grow is the lack of sufficient parking space. Whether it’s for staff or visitors, the demand for parking can easily exceed the available space. More importantly, these organisations require parking solutions that are not only cost-effective but durable, low maintenance and environmentally friendly.
That’s where X-Grid, a strong, simple-to-maintain and fully recycled ground reinforcement grid, comes in. This case study explores how X-Grid was the ideal choice for the project and how it can offer similar solutions for other businesses facing parking challenges.
About The Gravel Car Park Project
Recently, a company in Hildenborough needed to expand its parking area to accommodate increased traffic. Working with Chapman Trice Landscape Contractors, they opted for 300m² of X-Grid to create a robust, permeable and low-maintenance parking solution that aligned perfectly with their needs.
This local company required additional parking to handle the daily flow of vehicles. The project called for a surface that could support heavy traffic while ensuring proper drainage and minimal maintenance. Chapman Trice was tasked with delivering a solution and X-Grid was chosen due to its superb strength, permeability, sustainability and easy installation
The X-Grid Car Park Installation
The installation process involved some superb ground preparation by the Chapman Trice team, which included a lot of groundwork to create a sub-base build-up that contained type-3 hardcore and granite dust to provide a strong and permeable foundation.
With the sub-base complete, the team began installing their 300m² of X-Grid. Our unique grid system X-Grid is simple to install thanks to its innovative slot and peg connection system with one person able to install 100m² per hour! The installation was further enhanced with the use of our specialist white Delineators, which have been designed exclusively for use with X-Grid, to create clear, organised parking bays that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Once laid, the area was filled with a 14mm crushed granite aggregate to complete the parking surface.
This resulted in a firm and stable surface, ideal for heavy traffic which still allows water to drain away naturally.
The Solution: X-Grid for Strength and Sustainability
The strongest independently tested ground reinforcement grid on the market, capable of withstanding up to 420 tonnes per sqm (unfilled). Not only does X-Grid provide a durable and stable surface, but its permeable structure also allows rainwater to drain naturally, preventing puddles and reducing the risk of localised flooding.
The Outcome
Champman Trice’s client now benefits from a long-lasting, eco-friendly parking solution that requires minimal upkeep. X-Grid’s strength and flexibility make it perfect for anyone needing a reliable solution that can handle the demands of daily use.
Here’s what Chapman Trice had to say about the project:
“This was a large car parking area in Hildenborough, which required a lot of groundwork. GCL Products Ltd supplied us with their fantastic X-Grid system with delineators. This grid system gives a strong surface while still allowing water to drain through and hold the 14mm crushed granite aggregate.”
With the installation of X-Grid a success, this local company now enjoys a modern, functional and sustainable parking area. Businesses facing similar parking challenges can too rely on X-Grid to provide a strong, low-maintenance, permeable and environmentally friendly solution!
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