Alsager

Friday 11th June 2010

Alsager Before

Alsager After

The Problem

A private client had quite recently had a driveway laid with a type of surface that was intended to be self draining. However it had compacted and therefore when it rained, the surface puddled. Also, due to the type of surface laid, in wet conditions cars were splashed by rainwater and deposits were trampled into properties. The client requested a reinforced gravelled surface suitable for everyday usage for vehicles that allowed full water penetration in line with Sustainable Urban Drainage requirements and also ensured that the gravel remained in place when trafficked.

The Solution

Gridforce GF40 was specified because it offered the reinforced surface suitable for gravelling that the client required whilst being able to withstand everyday vehicular traffic and allowing rainwater to penetrate through into the ground below.

The Project

The installation was carried out by Gridforce’s team of qualified installers. The land was prepared for laying the grid by removing the top layer of the existing surface, penetrating this surface to allow for adequate drainage and rolling it to provide a firm surface which was then covered with a layer of sand to form the base for laying the grid. A layer of geotextile membrane was laid on top of the sand to prevent any further weed growth. The GF40 pavers were laid and connected into place to cover the required area. The grid was then infilled with gravel selected by the client.

Conclusion

The installation work on this driveway was carried out in September 2009 and within a week the original surface had been transformed and was available for use. As can be seen from the photos, the Gridforce ground reinforcement system allows vehicular stability, water infiltration and the reinforced gravelled finish the customer required.