Grass Protection Mesh 5162 is used for outdoor events, to support grassed areas and prevent damage caused by heavier loads, such as cars, HGVs and horses etc.

This heavy duty mesh is 9mm thick, which helps to spread the weight of the load over its surface area more so than the standard or premium turf reinforcement meshes.

To be used in conjunction with the grass reinforcement and protection meshes. Holds mesh in the ground until grass has grown through. Made from mild steel.

(A) INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR EXISTING GRASSED AREAS

1. Spring is the ideal time for laying Turf protect because the grass will grow quickly through the mesh and the root mass will interlock with the mesh filaments.

2. Prepare the area by filling any depressions with soil and sand and cut the grass as short as possible. If the mesh is being laid over clay soil, we recommend that a suitable drainage system be installed to allow drainage of excess surface water.

3. Lay the mesh flat over the area to be protected and secure both ends with metal fixing pins. For wider areas, rolls should be butted together and secured by placing metal fixing pins down each length and across each layer. Also pin down any area where mesh is not in contact with the ground.

4. To promote root growth around the mesh and increase stability, cover the area lightly with good quality, sandy topsoil and, if necessary, cover any bare areas with grass seed.

5. Vehicles and pedestrians should be kept off the area until the grass has grown at least 25mm through the mesh and has been mown twice with the blades set high. Following which, the area can be rolled and treated with proprietary chemicals, as required. 6. Install in warm weather if possible, as the heat helps the plastic to settle quicker.

7. When mesh is unrolled it will come off the roll concave - we suggest you turn it the opposite way so that it will be convex, i.e. facing downwards.

8. When the mesh is pinned in place, driving a small vehicle/roller over the installation will help to settle the mesh.

(B) INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR NEWLY SOWN AREAS

1. The ground surface should be reasonably level and cleared of debris and any local depressions should be in-filled with a mixture of sharp sand and topsoil.

2. Prepare the surface as a cultivated and well-firmed seedbed.

WARNING! Until the grass has grown through the mesh and become established, the grass protection mesh may be slippery in wet weather and care should be taken if pedestrians are allowed to walk on the mesh during this period.