Plastic Grids
Plastic grids are the ideal ground protection and reinforcement solution for private or commercial driveways, as well as for building bases, shed bases and events path walkway ground surface stability.
When you need sturdy and tough surfaces, this 100% recycled plastic grid ensures that you are always using the environmentally friendly option for your project.
Deliveries are made by National 24 hour express couriers to provide you with a speedy and efficient service.
The time frame for delivery is usually within 3 working days from order point. Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holidays are not classed in those working days.
How much gravel do I need?
Please use this gravel calculator to calculate how much gravel you will need for your ground reinforcement grids. The grids can be filled with a wide range of materials including soil, grass, grass seed, gravels, stones and more. For our 40mm grids, we recommend using 5-25mm angular stone gravel and for our 50mm grids we recommend using 5-30mm angular stone gravel.
How much do I need?
Please use our square meter calculator to calculate how many Grids you need for your ground reinforcement project. Please enter the width in metres and the length in metres to find out your desired square meterage. If you require further help and information, please contact our helpful sales team on +44 (0) 1773 875 255 or customerservices@ecodeck.biz.
One of their great benefits is that they’re easy to install and don’t require special skills. Moreover, they don’t require planning permission, so a plastic grid can be laid as soon as in your possession.
They are also robust enough to even withstand the weight of commercial vehicles, whether vans or large lorries. This all makes it the ideal alternative to more complicated traditional ground reinforcement techniques such as concrete or tarmac. One of the most common uses of a plastic grid is for gravel driveways. Installing one can help deal with several irritating issues that occur on grid-less driveways, such as gravel often being flung onto surrounding areas whenever a vehicle moves. The grid will instead trap and contain the gravel so that the driveway keeps its smart shape and tidiness. At the same time, it prevents wheels from creating ruts in the gravel. The permeability of a plastic grid means that it is also conducive to efficient drainage. Water will seep through the gravel and grid, minimising the threat of flooding during heavy rain. This makes it compliant and ideal for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) regulations. In terms of event sites, it can also stop grassy areas from being eroded away. Gravel doesn’t always have to be the preferred filling for the grid; soil & grass can be used as well. In areas that have less traffic, such as overspill car parks, golf buggy routes and emergency access routes, using grass can be a prettier long-term option. Of course, this will take more patience as you need to wait until the grass has grown through the grid, but then can be cut as usual with all types of mowers. Overall, plastic grids are an excellent long-term, efficient, robust and environmentally friendly solution for driveways and events of all kinds.
ECOPARK 40MM GRASS GRIDS
The ECOPARK 40MM grid is tough and robust and can comfortably withstand vehicles in excess of 25 (tested) tonnes including cars, vans and lorries. They are suitable for various domestic to light industrial surface reinforcement applications (see our ‘Other Information’ section for other uses and applications).
The large open cell structure design of the ECOPARK 40MM grid (x49 individual 70mm off square voids) allows housing for a quick yet effective neat soil and grass seed finish.
Not only does the grids open cell structure provide extra walls of stability they also prevent lateral migration and disruption of the soil and seed whilst in its growing phase. Once the grass begins to knit around the grids, the ground and grass becomes extremely durable and stays green even in the winter wet months- meaning no more mud!
The ECOPARK 40MM GRASS GRIDS modular design means the system can be added too at any time. With a simple and easy lateral jigsaw like push-snap fixing. You simply lay it down in your desired formation and click it together!
The ECOPARK 40MM GRASS GRID is a high strength, UV stable, recycled, injection moulded plastic grid that is compression tested to a ‘minimum’ 500 tonne / SQM load test rating.
Additional applications & suggested uses
An eco friendly sustainable grass & gravel paving & structure support solution
Ground stability grids installed at ground level, to reduce the effect where vehicle and foot traffic pass over by stopping the ground from churning up.
- Access roads & emergency service lanes (fire & ambulance access routes)
- Driveway grids & gravel parking
- Grass or gravel car parks or temporary & permanent over-spill parking solutions
- Driveways and residential lawn / gravel parking reinforcement
- Anti storm – flood surface drainage solutions
- Water run off safety solutions & French drains
- Railway embankments
- Slope and embankment reinforcement
- Melioration ditches
- Horse stud and paddock use
- Buggy paths
- Golf courses paths & grass stabilisation
- School play area and access routes
- Event / marquee flooring solutions
- Grassed garden banks
- Lawn protection
- Trellis supports & much more.
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Technical Specifications
Material | 100% recycled, black, non toxic, UV stable PP/PE blend |
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Dimensions | 500mm x 500mm x 40mm |
Rib wall thickness | 3.5mm |
Weight/m2 | 4kg |
No Grids/m2 | 4 |
Filling | Gravel, Stone, Grass, Grass Seed, Soil, 3mm-30mm |
Temperature Stability | -50 to +90C |
Fitting | 4 integrated V force push fit locking connections per side |
Environmental | Complies with S.U.D.S & Flood & Water Management Act 2010 |
Country of Manufacture | UK |
Shipping Details | 260 grids / 65 sqm per pallet 500 tonnes load capacity |
Vehicle Testing | Tested to withstand vehicles up to 30 tonnes |
Compression Test | 500 tonne |
Axle Load | 30 tonnes |
Extra | Built in anti-migration cell bottom lattice and anti-gravel movement ribs, cell-wall topped anti-slip nodules. Used on slop inclines of in excess of 1 in 4. |
What are S.U.D.S
S.U.D.S infoEcodeck are proud to offer a sustainable solution to SuDS. SuDS are a nature-based solution to drainage problems. They reduce the impact of rainfall, for example by using grassed and other permeable surfaces, creating rain gardens, or building attenuation ponds in order to reduce the potential for surface water or river flooding. The excess rainfall is captured and then slowly filtered into the ground.
How to use
To start you installation Download the easy-to-follow guide to laying the Ecodeck.
download TodayOrdered plastic shed base via the Ecodeck website without any issues. Product was sound and as described. Speedy free delivery.
Kurn BarrowProduct is very high quality and easily locks together and is very good value for money. Would highly recommend Ecodeck, helpful, impressive product and fast delivery.
Tony MillsExcellent product. Cheap. Easy to assemble and fill with gravel of choice. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend the product and the company. Our ex Sainsbury's van camper is very happy on it. All 3 tonnes of it.
FranVery pleased with the Ecodeck grids I bought for a summerhouse. With gravel in they are sturdy and rigid. Great product and a good price. Also delivered very promptly.
David StevensI have recently taken on a large project using Ecodeck 500, The company have been superb with advice, deliveries always timely and a brilliant product. I would recommend this company and products without hesitation.
Dennis CunningBought these to fill landings in woodland garden steps, filled some with angular chips other earth and grass seed. Good sturdy grids, system fits together well, easy to trim. Superfast dispatch and good service.
Carole