How does gravel grid work? A gravel grid system is designed to prevent dispersal and migration of gravel. Gravel is a popular choice when it comes to the surface finish for driveways from both a cost and convenience perspective. It may be inevitable that loose materials will spread over time, but gravel grid can help […]
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Tree Pits: All you need to know
Tree Pit Frame View the Recessed Tree Pit Frame A complete guide to tree pits Tree pits provide many benefits to urban areas – including improving the mental and physical health of members of the public, filtering out urban pollutants and aiding the offset of carbon emissions. Tree grills and tree pits prevent any potential […]
How to reduce surface water drainage charges
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range Global warming could increase surface water drainage This risk of surface flooding occurs when rain is so substantial that the ground cannot cope and drain water quickly enough. According to scientists, this will become a more frequently occurring as the climate emergency worsens. This means as time goes on, […]
X-Grid awarded prestigious “Made in Britain” certification
Gravel Driveway Grid View X-Grid Range X-Grid is the first product of its type to receive “Made In Britiain” certification X-Grid has become the first product of its type to be awarded the prestigious “Made in Britain” certification. The Chesterfield-manufactured ground reinforcement and gravel retention grid is a market-leading product in the sector. The gravel […]
Artificial Grass: Introducing our new range
Artificial Grass Visit the new range here We’ve launched an artificial grass range Artificial grass is the ideal solution for spaces where natural grass struggles to grow. A single artificial grass installation can last 10 years or more. It requires very little maintenance and is suitable for use by children and pets. In this blog […]
Resin Bond or Resin Bound: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between resin bound and resin bonded surfacing? There are two main types of resin gravel surfacing available for outdoor areas – resin bound and resin bonded. A resin bound surface is a self-draining surface when laid on an open grade binder or drilled base. The mixture has tiny voids in the surface […]
Surface flooding: The causes, the risks and the cures
What causes surface flooding? Surface flooding happens when rain is so substantial that the ground cannot cope and drain water away quickly enough. In the instance of flooding, roads can become like rivers, buildings can become flooded and cars can be carried away. Severe flooding is caused by atmospheric conditions that lead to heavy rain […]
Product Spotlight: X-Grid
The Ultimate Guide to X-Grid Ground Reinforcement Grid System X-Grid Ground Reinforcement Grid is the ultimate in ground reinforcement and gravel retention grid. Designed and manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, X-Grid is suitable for use in a huge number of different applications across a wide range of industries. It is extremely versatile, […]