Often in the summer we want to sit in a rocking chair in the fresh air, drink tea, read a newspaper ... but many homeowners do not have a terrace on which to do this, or it is small and uncomfortable. Agree, putting furniture and sitting on the lawn is not always convenient. For example, after the rain it will be damp, and the lawn will not benefit. In this article I will tell you how to make a wooden terrace for your home with your own hands.
To begin with, we need boards, beams, a lot of fasteners, cement, stain or wood paint, and impregnation for wood will also not hurt. Of the tools we used circular saw, jigsaw, hand mill, screwdriver and pneumatic gun, but you can get by with hand tools. We will build on reliable frame technology. Think in advance and calculate the required amount of materials.
Based on the required size of the terrace, we mark future pits for racks on the lawn. We did this with a rangefinder, tape measure and spray paint.
We dig a hole about 50 centimeters deep and about 20 in diameter. Fill it in, or stir the cement right inside. It will be something like a columnar foundation. If the budget allows, you can think about the advantages of screw piles.
We put the racks of our terrace in cement. We made them from a 7x7 cm beam impregnated with resin, thinner is not recommended. Racks are recessed into the cement, so it is especially important to maintain their correct position, without slopes and distortions. This design is not very durable, but cheap. For all its simplicity, it can withstand up to ten years, which is quite enough until the next update of the veranda.
It is easier to install several racks at once with frame boards already nailed to them.
We baited them with a gun, and after the complete assembly of the frame, we already twisted the main screws. Racks were leveled with a level.
For structural rigidity, we make a cross member, also with the installation of racks in cement. The bar itself is made double, for the future installation of crossbars into it on both sides.
We have a drain pipe installed on the wall of the house, so we had to lay a pipe for it under the terrace. To do this, we dug a small ditch and laid an ordinary plastic pipe of the required length in it.
We lay a membrane or geotextile on the ground so that weed grass does not grow under the terrace and moisture does not accumulate. Without it, the grass will quickly grow under the boards, moisture will accumulate in it, which will ultimately adversely affect the tree, which will begin to rot. First, it is desirable to remove a layer of turf. In theory, you can fill it with large gravel, this is better, but more expensive.
Installing crossbars. In the same way as the outer frame, we first fix the boards with a nail gun, and after installing all the crossbars, we finally fasten them.
This approach will help to avoid mistakes - the design is easy to assemble and can be quickly disassembled.
Now it's time to install the downpipe outlet. We assemble the corner with the help of adapters and connect it to the pipe laid under the terrace.
We also put geotextiles there, make crossbeams, and install the steps themselves.
We install a frame on the main frame using boards with rounded edges. To do this, we took ordinary boards and processed their edges with a special cutter, however, if you do not have a manual router, you can purchase ready-made boards with rounded corners.
The frame is mounted immediately with large self-tapping screws.
We begin to lay the floor of the terrace. Since our terrace is longer than the standard size of the boards, we laid the boards in the following way: first one whole and half of the board on the left, and the next row in reverse, first half of the board, and then the whole. This method of installing the floor has been known for a long time, and has a number of advantages, it looks more beautiful. It helps to avoid typical errors of frame construction and is also less prone to premature failure due to drying out of the boards in one place of the seam.
So, the installation of the floor is completed, you can start sanding the boards, but ... we decided that it would not be superfluous to make a bench out of the remnants of the material and fix it next to the edge of the terrace. This is due to the fact that in one place of our terrace it does not adjoin the house because of the flower bed.
In this way, we create both a permanent seat and a terrace edge next to the flower bed.
Let's start sanding the terrace. A vibratory grinder, or an ordinary sandpaper - it's up to you. I can only say that with electrical equipment, work is done several times faster. So do not skimp on a good power tool, it really makes life and repairs easier.
We paint the terrace with wood paint, having previously treated it with an antiseptic. This will significantly extend the life of the structure. Can be topcoated with a varnish suitable for outdoor use, such as yachting. It is resistant to moisture and will help protect our terrace from the effects of bad weather for years to come.
The terrace is ready! Now you have a place for daily rest, family tea parties and just summer pastime.
Ornamental grass beds do wonders. They give the garden structure, movement, and are beautiful almost all year round. Caring for them is not difficult, the choice of species and varieties of various colors and shapes is huge.
Many types of grass have been bred by breeders to make their elegant appearance even more impressive. You can choose the size (from low grass to two meters), the shape and shades of stems and leaves.
Inflorescences are often decoration. Some of the natural, naturally growing species are widely used, and combinations of beautiful ornamental varieties provide endless possibilities.
Stems, leaves and flowers of ornamental grasses decorate the garden even after they wither in autumn.
Ornamental grasses in the garden
Grasses can create a spectacular backdrop for other plants, complement groups of trees, alpine slides and heather beds, in small areas, large single species even replace bushes.
Moisture-loving species will find application near the pond. And a separate group of different, skillfully combined types of grasses is attractive and spectacular, the combination of ornamental grasses with several flowering perennials is simply irresistible. Ornamental grasses, combined with unpretentious perennials, form modern steppe gardens, more and more popular, colorful and pleasing to the eye, besides requiring almost no maintenance.
Foxtail clover (Pennisetum alopecuroides)
cultivation
In terms of water quantity requirements, grass species vary greatly, and according to this, grasses need to be planted and grouped. With few exceptions, all of them are frost-resistant, do not suffer from pests or diseases. They grow well if they receive nitrogen fertilizer in the season, food is especially required for large powerful species. The ideal fertilizer for them is pickled nettle, which you cook at home, costs nothing, and brings benefits not only to plants, but also to the soil.
Grass should never be cut in autumn. In addition to the fact that dry stems decorate the garden in winter, dry frost-resistant stems protect the sensitive center of the plant from freezing.
The easiest way to propagate ornamental grasses is to divide the root tussock in spring, if necessary in autumn.
Miscanthus, like most ornamental grasses, look great with flowering perennials.
Types of the most popular types
Miscanthus (Miscanthus)
A lush growing herb that loves moist, sunny locations. Frost does not matter to this grass, but in winter the roots should not be constantly in wet soil. Abundantly flowering miscanthus (Miscanthus floridulus) will grow up to 3 meters high, sugar-flowered miscanthus (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) is only half a meter lower. Many species of the popular Chinese miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis) have been bred with white or yellow striped or spotted stems and leaves.
Buharnik (Holcus)
Buharnik, a species growing in our nature, is absolutely unpretentious and can withstand moisture and drought, sun and shade. It grows to a height of about 30 cm, its striped variety is interesting.
Reed grass (Calamagrostis)
Rich bunches of narrow leaves are decorative even in late autumn. It will grow to a height of one and a half meters, it is relatively moisture-loving and prefers acidic soils. Several species grow in Europe, and many ornamental varieties have been bred.
Gray fescue (Festuce glauca)
Fescue (Festuca)
Fescue is a short grass that forms compact, lumpy tufts that can be used as an undemanding groundcover. Most popular are species with gray and bluish, as if matte leaves. Golden bunting in May and June Golden spikelets of inflorescences appear in May and June in gray fescue (Festuce glauca). The plant needs dry, not too nutritious sandy soil and plenty of sunlight.
Sedge (Carex)
Many varieties of this fresh green, graceful herb are grown. All species like a fairly moist place in the shade. Palm leaf sedge (Carex muskingumensis) is a hardy ornamental plant with fine dense leaves. Gray sedge (Carex grayi) attracts mainly with its inflorescences, and then with fruits that look like prickly beads.
Pampas grass is a very spectacular, but capricious look.
Pampas Grass or Cortaderia (Cortaderia)
Large expressive grass more than two meters high, which will decorate any corner of the garden. It attracts both with its dark green leaves and fluffy white inflorescences (Rendatleri has pink petals). Cortaderia is thermophilic, so in winter it needs a sunny and sheltered habitat and protection from frost. For example, a high layer of autumn leaves.
Permeable and nutritious soil will be useful to her, she does not tolerate wet soil, especially in winter - it is desirable to protect the plant even from rain and snow in wet winters. If the stems are tied at half or two-thirds of the height, they will serve as protection for themselves, and you can cover the top with non-woven material, and in the rain with a film.
The paths between the beds in the country house are a rather sore point for almost all avid gardeners who have not yet solved this problem. Because cultivated plants require care in any weather, the aisle should always be in order.
Thanks to the right track covering, this process, as well as harvesting, can be carried out under any weather conditions. And besides, properly equipped passages should not become a breeding ground for weeds.
Why is pavement considered necessary?
There are several reasons for the quality arrangement of tracks with one coating or another. Most of them are well known to the owners of the sites, but still they should be identified again.
- The first reason is that the paths are constantly overgrown with weeds that grow into the beds or drop seeds that fall into the territory of cultivated plants. All this eventually turns into an endless struggle for the harvest.
- If, however, the weeds are completely removed, but after that the soil is left open, then in rainy weather it will be impossible to approach the beds without wearing rubber boots, which then will have to be cleaned for a long time from the wet earth adhering to them. Otherwise, the soil adhering to the shoes will spread to the rest of the covered areas of the yard, and then it will certainly fall into the living quarters of the house.
- In addition, strips of uncovered land completely cleared of weeds contribute to the very rapid evaporation of moisture from the beds. Therefore, the consumption of water for irrigation increases significantly.
- Another reason to equip the paths between the rows is to obtain the unconditional maximum comfort of working in the garden, and as a result, a significant increase in the productivity of this noble work.
- A garden with neatly designed paths always looks more aesthetically pleasing than with ordinary earthen or densely overgrown weeds.
All the above negative points in no way improve mood, since even having vegetables, berries or herbs “at hand”, it is rather difficult to collect them from the garden both during rain and for quite a long time after it. Therefore, you will have to wait until the soil dries and is not slippery and sticky.
In a word, high-quality paths between the beds should be the goal of any self-respecting gardener.
Criteria for choosing coverage for paths between beds
To figure out which coverage option for a garden path will be optimal, you first need to understand what criteria it must meet. The "indiscriminate" use of everything that comes to hand can lead to the fact that the material of the paths will seriously harm the crop.
So, the coating must meet the following requirements:
- The material used is environmentally friendly, incapable of harming either plants or soil during the entire period of operation.
- The coating is UV resistant and does not let in sunlight.
- The material is not afraid of moisture and is waterproof;
- Since the paths can also be used in the autumn, “waiting” for the maturation of late crops, a material is needed that is not afraid of temperature changes, up to negative values.
- Ideally, the material is breathable, that is, it is “breathable” .;
- The coating is strong and durable, not subject to decay or other biological or chemical degradation.
To make it easier for readers to choose a method for making paths in the garden, further options for their arrangement will be considered.
Features of the arrangement of paths between the beds
When choosing a method for designing row spacings, one should not completely identify them with paths that are laid across the territory of the site for constant movement, since they have a slightly different scheme of their structural structure. Garden paths are arranged as a permanent element of the site, but row spacing can sometimes change its location.
Some owners of adjoining territories arrange permanent beds, like flower beds, laying concrete or tiled paths around them. However, this option is not entirely rational, since the soil in the beds is gradually depleted, and even with its active enrichment with various fertilizers, it will have to be changed periodically, removing the old layer and filling in fresh soil. If the aisle is filled with concrete, then this area can no longer be used for a garden bed. In addition, concrete does not allow the soil to breathe normally and evaporate excess moisture, which can adversely affect crops growing on beds next to such a coating.
Therefore, zealous gardeners, who take care of every piece of land on their acres, prefer paths that, if necessary, can be moved to another place, for example, swap them with beds when setting up a garden next spring.
Given these conditions, it can be assumed that ready-made covering material that meets all of the above criteria is suitable for garden paths, or a well-thought-out scheme for arranging such a row-spacing, thanks to which they will be observed.
The principle of arranging passages between the beds is quite simple. It can be divided into several successive stages:
- The first step is to carefully remove weeds and their roots from the surface of the aisle.
- Further, the cleaned area is compacted and leveled.
- Then, a material is laid on the track that does not let through or at least partially restrains the sun's rays.
- On top of this coating, one of the bulk, slab, roll or other building or improvised materials can be laid.
Such a “light” version of the track can always be easily dismantled and transferred to another part of the garden.
Materials for the formation of pavement paths between the beds
Now you need to consider the materials used to equip the paths in the aisles of the beds.
Substrates for coating
Several different materials can be chosen as a layer that will cover the soil from the sun's rays - these are geotextiles of a certain thickness, black polyethylene film, roofing felt, as well as cardboard sheets or even old newspapers laid in several layers.
Prices for geotextiles
geotextile
- Geotextile is the best option, as it is designed specifically for flooring on the ground under the main top coating and has all the qualities necessary for this function.
- Polyethylene film used more often because it has a more affordable price. However, this material is still characterized by a number of disadvantages. Firstly, the film does not let water through and this will have to be provided for when forming the track, making it so that water does not linger on its surface. Secondly, the film is not a “breathable” material, which means that the moisture accumulated under it will not evaporate normally, which can lead to the formation of fungal colonies under it that can seriously harm the crop.
- Ruberoid can also be used for flooring under the track, but it has the same disadvantages as plastic film. But in comparison with it, its durability is higher, it has a greater density and thickness, and better withstands mechanical loads. True, it is also much more expensive than polyethylene.
- Paper or cardboard pad it will perfectly suit all the above criteria, but it is, of course, short-lived, and it will have to be changed several times during the season, especially if the summer turns out to be rainy. By the way, experts do not particularly recommend getting carried away with newspaper interlayers, since printing ink cannot be called environmentally friendly.
What is geotextile?
Many of the owners of suburban areas, for sure, are not even familiar with this name, not to mention information about the merits of the material itself. A special article on our portal will help fill this gap - it will tell you in detail,.
track coverage
On the substrate, as a protective layer, loose Construction Materials, such as shavings, sand and crushed stone of fine fraction. The laying of stone or concrete tiles is practiced, which, however, is not permanently mounted, that is, the seams are not sealed with concrete mortar, but simply covered with sand. In addition, special plastic and rubber plates, as well as rolled rubber crumb coatings, are produced for arranging the tracks. The finished products meet all the necessary requirements for outdoor use.
- Sand , sprinkled on the substrate, perfectly preserves the path from the germination of weeds, does not retain water on the surface and allows the soil to "breathe" freely. The disadvantages of this material can be called two circumstances. The first is its pronounced flowability, especially in a dry state, therefore it is recommended to lay it in a space fenced on all sides by walls. And the second is its sticking to shoes and bare feet, which means that the sand will be spread throughout the yard, and will certainly get into the house. Therefore, sand is rarely used as an independent track cover. It is more often used as a leveling and shock-absorbing bedding for laying stone or tiles, and also fills the seams between these products with it. The layer of sand under the masonry is usually at least 50 mm.
- Shavings, sawdust or small chips also well suited for backfilling between rows. They perfectly pass air and water, so the paths are always kept dry, and it will be comfortable to walk on them. In addition, rotted natural wood over the years of use may well serve as a fertilizer. The disadvantages of such a backfill include the fact that it will have to build wooden boxes for it so that it is in one place and is not particularly carried by the rising wind. The best bedding for it is geotextile, which is also permeable and strong enough to be rolled up with shavings if necessary and transferred to another part of the garden.
- Crushed stone or stone chips can be called the best option from bulk materials, since these materials are durable, let water and air through, do not stick to shoes and are not carried by the wind around the site. Paths designed in this way look neat and always clean. However, in order for the crushed stone not to mix with the soil under it, a reliable base is required, which is recommended to use geotextiles with a thickness of at least 2.5 ÷ 3 mm with a high density, otherwise the sharp edges of the stone can damage the litter. You can also lay thick cardboard under the crumb, but there is no guarantee that the paper will not become sour from rainwater and the stone will not fall into the ground.
- Lid cover from plastic bottles- This is another option for arranging the row spacing of the beds. Such a "carpet" can be removable, that is, portable, or laid on a permanent basis. In the latter case, the covers are installed in a layer of uncured concrete mortar poured onto the path. However, this area of \u200b\u200bthe garden can no longer be used for a garden bed. The “mobile” version of the coating from the lids, one might say, will cost almost nothing, but it will take a lot of time to make it, since all the prepared elements must be fastened together with a thick fishing line or a strong thread that is resistant to moisture, ultraviolet and temperature extremes. Moreover, for the connection in each of the covers, it is necessary to make four holes - they are usually melted with a heated awl.
The lids can be connected with the drawing up of a certain pattern or pattern - for this, details of the required color are specially selected and an ornament is made from them according to the sketch. If there is no artistic vein, then nothing prevents them from being fastened randomly - you will also get a very entertaining picture. The covers should not be tightly pulled together, but they should not hang freely either. If they are fastened relatively freely, then the resulting "carpet" can be easily rolled up and moved to another place.
Such a coating is laid on a geotextile substrate, which will prevent the germination of weeds, and the covers will create an outwardly interesting and convenient path. It should be noted that it is pleasant to walk barefoot on such a coating, so some craftsmen make massage foot mats from covers. If you liked this idea of \u200b\u200barranging paths, then you need to start collecting covers without delay, since a very large number of them will be required.
- stone or concrete makes the tracks strong and rigid, and it will be convenient to walk on such a coating. But if cement is used for their laying, then this area cannot be used for planting in the future. Therefore, if there is a desire to lay out the tracks with some kind of similar tile, then under them on the substrate, sand should be added, and the seams should be filled with it. In this case, water from the surface will easily go into the ground, and if necessary, move the path to another place, it is easy to dismantle the tile from such a base.
Prices for paving slabs
paving slabs
A very good solution for any garden or vegetable garden - rubber tiles "RESIPLIT-20" - Rubber tiles also often used to cover paths between beds. It can be laid on well-compacted and leveled ground even without a backing. The tile is easy to mount and dismantle, it is durable and will serve as a track for more than one year. So, manufacturers give her a guarantee for operation, subject to recommendations, for 10–20 years. The range of permissible temperatures is very wide - it varies from -40 to +90 degrees, so the material can not even be dismantled for the winter.
Rubber tile coating is used not only for garden paths - it is intended for arranging car sites, floors in garages and industrial workshops, and these factors can be used to conclude how durable and reliable the material is. The tile does not slip, as there is a relief pattern on its surface. It is made from environmentally friendly ingredients, so it does not emit harmful substances and will not adversely affect the quality of vegetables. In addition, the rubber does not let light through to the ground, so weeds will not break through on the path. However, rubber tiles do not allow moisture to pass through, so they must be laid in such a way that water flows from the coating to the sides. Standard sizes the tiles shown as an example in the illustration above are 550 × 550 mm, the thickness may vary, but it is best to choose options at least 20 mm thick. Rubber tiles are usually equipped with locking joints, which is very convenient - after laying, even under load, the coating will not spread.
- Roll, modular coating, as well as crumb rubber tiles - all these products have approximately similar characteristics and are designed specifically for decorating garden and garden paths, as well as various sites, including automobile ones. This material is made from crushed and compressed into various forms of rubber. Thanks to this manufacturing technology, rubber cover becomes water and breathable, therefore it does not create a “greenhouse effect” for the soil. The material does not let in sunlight, so weeds will not grow on the path. Such tiles do not slip, as they have a pronounced rough surface, and this makes the paths paved with them completely safe for use in any weather. It is easy to look after a crumb rubber coating, as it is easily washed with water from a hose, and this process can be done immediately during watering the beds.
The material is resistant to wear and temperature changes, so it does not need to be removed from the garden for the winter. The coating is not subject to mechanical damage and decay. In a word - solid advantages!
Installation of roll and tile coating is very simple - it is laid on a well-leveled, weed-rooted and compacted soil surface, without the use of a substrate. Under the influence of temperature changes, from negative to extremely high, which can be on the soil surface, the coating does not soften and does not dry out.
Roll coverings are produced with a width of 500 and a length of 3500 mm. Its thickness can vary, but 10 mm is enough for arranging tracks.
Rubber tiles can have a different configuration, but they always perfectly fit together, creating a durable coating due to locking connections.
Any coating made using this technology is not only practical, but also very aesthetically pleasing. Paths decorated with this material look neat and are very pleasant to walk on.
The only drawback of any rubber crumb coating is its rather high price.
- Plastic perforated tiles for garden paths are another very good design option for row spacing. These modules are easy to assemble and dismantle and can be laid on cleared and compacted soil or on a permeable substrate. Plastic slabs can be reused several times, not only for covering paths, but also for arranging playgrounds or picnic areas.
The wear resistance of this coating is provided by primary polypropylene, which is used for its manufacture. It is odorless and does not emit harmful substances into the environment, so the material can be safely called environmentally friendly. Another manufacturing option is also made of completely safe polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Prices for molds for making tiles
mold for making tiles
The plates have increased impact resistance and can be operated in the temperature range from -30 to +50 degrees.
Docking of modules among themselves is carried out by means of special clamps which go with them in a set.
The advantage of all ready-made coatings, both rolled and modular, is their simple and quick installation and dismantling, which is especially important if it is necessary to equip, which is used only in the summer. In the absence of owners, ill-wishers can visit the site, who are able, so to speak, to borrow coverage for their own needs. Therefore, for the winter period, modules or rugs from the tracks are best collected, washed, dried and put into the premises of outbuildings.
At the same time, in areas with permanent residence, the aisles are left covered all year round, since the material is designed for operation at both low and high temperatures.
Compost paths
It is impossible not to mention the compost paths between the rows, which are equipped by experienced gardeners. There is even a triple benefit here:
- There is a production of natural fertilizer for beds;
- The arrangement of the tracks with a coating is ensured, along which it is quite possible to walk without soiling the shoes.
- The problem of utilization of plant waste is being solved, which can be placed in compost in any amount.
The work on arranging such paths is quite laborious, as it requires the application of physical effort. However, gardeners are no strangers to digging beds. So, measures to create compost row spacing are carried out in the following order:
- The first step is the marking of the territory - this determines the location of the beds themselves and the paths between them. Marking is carried out using wooden pegs or ordinary branches that can be stuck into the ground. This process will help make the beds and paths even and neat.
- The next step is to dig up the soil - first in the garden, then on the path. Moreover, the path is not just dug up, but deepened by 300 ÷ 400 mm, and the fertile soil selected from the resulting ditch is pounced on
- Further, raw materials for future compost are laid in the aisles. First, if there is, manure or chicken droppings are thrown onto the ground - it will surely attract earthworms, which will speed up the processing of plant waste. Not too thick branches or corn stalks are laid on top of the manure - this layer will create air cavities that are necessary for the normal functioning of working bacteria. The next layer is grass, cabbage leaves and fallen leaves from trees, as well as vegetable scraps that can be periodically added to compost ditches. They should be filled almost to the top.
- After that, it is recommended to water the entire contents of the compost trenches with water, and then - special drug containing live, but temporarily "sleeping" bacteria. This remedy is diluted in a bucket of warm water, a little sugar is added to activate the bacteria, then the solution is left to stand in the sun for 30-40 minutes. Next, the solution is poured into a watering can, and compost ditches are poured from it. Some preparations can be prepared in a different way - instructions on this matter must be attached to the package.
- The filled trenches treated with bioactive substances are covered with geotextiles. If compost aisles are arranged in the spring, then a rolled or modular covering is laid on top of the geotextile, on which it will be possible to walk. If this process is carried out in the fall, then stones are simply laid on top of the covering material, which will press the canvas and prevent the wind from moving it to the side.
It is best to arrange compost row spacing in the fall, when there is a lot of plant material. In winter, snow will cover the geotextile, and inside the ditch it will be warm and humid, which is very important for the quality functioning of the created bio-environment, which will do most of its “work” during the autumn-winter period.
Next fall, when the compost is ready, the beds and aisles can be swapped and compost paths can be created in place of the former beds. Thus, the entire garden is gradually fertilized.
Prices for plastic tiles for garden paths
plastic tiles for garden paths
Compost is perhaps the best fertilizer for the garden!
And most importantly, you can get it in the right amount practically free of charge, only by making certain efforts and creating the necessary conditions for this. And one of the conditions is a well-equipped one, the variety of designs of which and the methods of their installation are described in detail in a special article of our portal.
Let's summarize. Obviously, if desired, and the availability of time, the paths between the beds can be done independently, without resorting to outside help. Moreover, in extreme cases, for this purpose, you can use improvised materials that are always found on the site. In addition to ordinary paths, it will be most practical to make compost tracks - this way you can significantly save on fertilizers and get high-quality environmentally friendly compost without chemical additives. In this case, the paths will not only create comfort when working in the garden, but also help to get a rich harvest.
Video: Tips for creating compost paths between beds
Owners of suburban areas are increasingly using wide rolls of geotextiles when landscaping. What is this material and for what purpose is it used? Let's try to figure it out. Non-woven material made from interwoven synthetic polymer fibers has excellent quality characteristics: it is wear-resistant and does not rot. Due to the optimal combination of characteristics, geotextiles are convenient to use in many areas of human activity: land management, construction, landscape design.
- Needle punched geotextile- created by pulling fastening threads through the warp with a serrated needle. It has excellent strength and excellent water permeability, due to which it is widely used in the arrangement of drainage systems.
- Thermally bonded geotextile- produced under the influence heat treatment cloth, in which synthetic fibers are melted and more rigidly fastened together. It is characterized by a dense structure, high tensile strength, but lower filtration qualities.
Thanks to a special manufacturing technology, geotextiles have a number of undeniable advantages, the main ones of which are:
- Environmental friendliness. Geotextiles are not subject to decomposition into chemical components, thereby not harming human health and the environment.
- Strength. Non-woven material is resistant to mechanical damage, piercing and tearing loads. The significant elongation of the material to break, which occurs due to the infinite length of the threads, virtually eliminates its damage during installation.
- Environmental resistance. It does not fade, does not silt and does not rot, it is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, acids, alkalis and organic substances.
- Ease of installation. The material is produced in the form of small and light rolls, which are convenient to transport and, if necessary, cut in half with a conventional hand saw. It is convenient to cut the material itself in the process of application with a knife or scissors.
- Economy in price. With excellent quality characteristics, the cost of geotextiles is quite low, due to which they are widely used both in industrial construction and for domestic needs in the arrangement of suburban areas.
The possibilities of using the material amaze with the versatility of agrofibre. At the same time, with the release of new brands of geotextiles, the range of use of the material is constantly growing.
Geotextile is one of the environmentally friendly materials: under the action of ultraviolet radiation does not form any by-products
Thermally bonded geotextiles are used in road construction, agriculture, when strengthening the slopes and banks of reservoirs
How can geotextiles be applied on the site?
Geotextiles allow you to implement any ideas of geoplastic transformation of the landscape on the site. Using non-woven material, you can create new design compositions, transforming appearance site.
Option #1 - Improving the Quality of Garden Paths
It is difficult to imagine a plot without winding paths running deep into the garden. When planning their arrangement, you always want the result to be a beautiful and functional element. landscape design that will last for more than one season.
The use of agrofibre allows you to preserve the decorative effect and extend the service life. After all, even a device on a section of a small path requires a lot of trouble: excavation, backfilling of the underlying “cushion”, laying the coating itself. But during operation, when layers of gravel or sand gradually sink into the ground, depressions, bumps and irregularities begin to appear on the surface of the track.
A layer of geotextile, laid between the soil and gravel bed, allows you to evenly redistribute the load and prevent mixing of layers
It is convenient to use non-woven material in the arrangement of sandy paths, gravel sites. Placed between the soil and the backfill, the geotextile optimizes compaction so that the fill material has little to no penetration into the soil. And this will significantly contribute to reducing the consumption of bulk material - and hence the overall savings. In addition, the canvas will contribute to the rapid outflow of water and prevent the germination of weeds and grasses. In swampy and soft areas of the soil, non-woven material will completely perform the function of strong reinforcement.
Option # 2 - waterproofing artificial reservoirs
In the manufacture of a children's sandbox, so that the sand does not trample into the ground and does not mix with the ground, it is only necessary to cover the bottom of the pit with a layer of geotextile
Option # 4 - arrangement of foundations and retaining walls
The strength and durability of any building directly depends on the reliability of its foundation. If we talk about concrete types of foundations, then capillary wetting by groundwater causes considerable damage to them. Thermally bonded geotextiles help improve the waterproofing of a monolithic foundation.
When arranging foundations, geotextiles are used to separate fine-grained soil and gravel backfill in order to prevent mixing of layers, and at the same time capillary wetting of walls.
The material can simultaneously perform two functions: to separate layers and provide effective drainage, preventing prolonged contact of the concrete base surface with moisture.
Option #5 - green roof
By planting cultivated plants in the holes made in the canvas, you provide the plants with comfortable conditions for development, and save yourself from laborious weeding.
It's no secret that many ornamental plants are "finicky" by nature. They require special care, preferring a special soil composition, which often differs from the soil prevailing in the area.
demarcate different types fertile soils, by creating impromptu "pockets" for planting certain varieties, you can use the same geotextile
The creation of an artificial landscape on depleted soils requires the arrangement of a fertile layer, which, under the influence of natural conditions, is washed into thinner layers. An additional layer of linen will prevent contamination of infertile soils and their washing out. Thanks to the non-woven fabric, plant roots will not germinate in infertile soils.
Interseasonal night frosts also pose a great danger to plants. The material will also help out in the hot summer months, covering the delicate foliage from the scorching sun.
With the help of agrofibre, the above-ground parts of plants can also be protected. To do this, for the time of cooling, it is enough to cover them with a cloth.
Geotextile is a versatile material, the use of which does not require the possession of special skills. Its use greatly simplifies gardening and landscaping.
