Geotextile Membrane – Non-Woven – Outdoor Use

Product Overview

This 1m x 10m geotextile membrane is crafted from 90g/m² non-woven polypropylene fibers, providing a coverage of 10m² per roll. It is classified as a light to medium-duty geotextile, making it perfect for domestic driveways, garden paths, patios, and general landscaping projects where ground conditions are stable.

The membrane serves three primary functions: separation, filtration, and stabilization. It acts as a barrier between sub-grade soils and sub-base aggregates, preventing the intermixing of construction layers while allowing water to pass freely and retaining fine particles. This feature extends the lifespan of driveways, reduces rutting and settlement, and maintains drainage efficiency.

For very heavy vehicles, unstable ground, or commercial-grade applications, a heavier geotextile (100gsm–150gsm+) should be used to provide additional strength and load-bearing capacity.

This durable, rot-proof, and chemically inert fabric is easy to handle and comes in a compact 1m x 10m roll, making it ideal for small-scale installations, repair work, or areas with restricted access.

Features & Benefits

• Enhanced driveway longevity: Prevents sub-base aggregates from sinking into soil, extending the service life of driveways, paths, and patios.
• Improved drainage: Allows water to filter through while blocking soil fines, preventing waterlogging and maintaining system efficiency.
• Effective layer separation: Maintains the integrity of soil, hardcore, and bedding layers.
• Reduces rutting & settlement: Distributes loads across the sub-grade to resist surface deformation.
• 90gsm non-woven construction: Balanced strength, filtration, and permeability for domestic and light commercial projects.
• Durable material: Manufactured from rot-proof, chemically inert polypropylene fibers.
• Weed suppression: Helps prevent weed growth from below, though weeds may still establish if soil or organic matter accumulates above.
• UV protection required: Must be covered promptly with soil, gravel, or paving; not suitable for long-term sunlight exposure.
• Easy handling: Lightweight 1m x 10m roll (10m²) is simple to transport, cut, and install.

Applications

• Domestic driveways: Suitable beneath gravel, block paving, or asphalt to prevent layer contamination.
• Garden paths & patios: Provides stable bases and suppresses weed growth when correctly layered.
• French drains & land drainage systems: Wraps perforated pipes or lines trenches to prevent soil clogging aggregate.
• Decking and shed bases: Separates soil from aggregates, providing a stable foundation.

FAQs

Q: Can this geotextile be used for heavy vehicles?
A: For very heavy vehicles, a heavier geotextile ranging from 100gsm to 150gsm is recommended.

Q: Is this fabric UV resistant?
A: While the fabric is durable, it requires covering with soil, gravel, or paving to protect against UV exposure.