The remaining stakes were used to secure the corners and edges of the Ground Grid panel and to hold the cells open for filling. Then they extended the Ground Grid panel over the geotextile to cover the excavated area. Installers then used a 2×4 to screed the area to ensure a flat, level surface.Īfter preparing the subgrade, they placed a non-woven geotextile over the ground and pinned it down at the corners. Once excavated, the area was leveled using two inches of crushed gravel. They removed the grass and approximately six inches of soil to allow installation of the 3-inch geocells and leave room for a leveling course and slight overfill of the geocells. To prepare the area, installers first excavated an area adjacent to the existing concrete driveway. The parking area needed to support passenger vehicles, so they opted for the 3-inch geocells, which supports up to 10,000 pounds. After some discussion, we recommended the Ground Grid Geocell kit. Since the property owner was familiar with the Yardfully line of products, they reached out to get a recommendation for the parking area. Instead, they wanted a maintenance-free, permeable gravel solution. To create a more aesthetically pleasing and vehicle-friendly parking area for the residents, the property owner began exploring options for a long-term ground stabilization solution.Ĭoncerns about water runoff and cracking from Wisconsin’s notorious freezing winter temperatures ruled out a traditional hard-paved surface. The gravel parking area reserved for residents of a single-family rental property was experiencing rutting and large potholes caused by frequent traffic and poor drainage. Ground Grid Geocell System Stabilizes Residential Parking Pad Made in the USA from quality high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the Ground Grid geocells are lightweight and flexible, yet strong enough to support vehicles up to 30,000 pounds (4-inch depth option).
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The geocellular system is easy to install and can be infilled with gravel, sand, or a blend of gravel and topsoil to support grass cover, depending on preferences and intended use. The kit includes one (1) geocell section (expandable to 9’ x 17’), 20 stakes, and a geotextile underlayment. The Yardfully Ground Grid Geocell kit provides homeowners with the materials and accessories needed to install a permanent parking pad at home.
In addition to rigid permeable pavers, flexible geocell systems are an excellent option for creating low-maintenance, sustainable driveways and parking pads. Also referred to as cellular confinement systems, geocells are three-dimensional, expandable panels that confine infill materials to create a stable surface capable of supporting heavy vehicle loads. Geocells Offer Affordable and Permeable Paver Option for Homeowners
They cost less per square foot than hard-paved options and are virtually maintenance-free. Concrete is the most commonly used material, but it can be cost-prohibitive and availability of qualified contractors may be limited.Ī permeable pavement is a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional hard-surface pavements. Homeowners have several options when choosing a paving surface for driveway extensions and parking pads. Instead of parking on the lawn-which is destructive to your grass, and in many places prohibited-or paying for a storage unit, adding a parking pad is a practical and affordable way to create more space suitable for supporting the weight of your vehicles. If you have a multiple-car household, or need to store recreational vehicles outdoors, you may be contemplating where to park everything.
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