Concrete lawn grates: varieties and tips for choosing

Sometimes growing a lawn in an area that is subject to significant stress becomes quite a challenge. Concrete lawn grates come to the rescue. They are modules that are not only functional, but also environmentally friendly. What kind of products they are, what advantages and disadvantages they have, and how to choose them correctly, we will talk in our article.

The lattice is a concrete stamped module. Stamping is performed by vibrocompression or casting. As for the dimensions, for a standard product they are 600x400x100 mm.

A concrete grid is a module with diamond or square holes. She will be able to perfectly protect the roots of plants from damage. For example, if a vehicle drives into the lawn and crushes the grass, it will recover under the lawn grate either after a few minutes, or after watering is done.

As mentioned above, it has a protective function and helps to strengthen the soil.

The classification of these products can be based on several criteria. It is primarily about shape and color. As for the form itself, it depends on the purpose of the gratings. It can be honeycomb and square.

Honeycomb gratings are intended for areas with a load of less than 20 tons per m2. They are most often used to equip cycle paths and sidewalks, playgrounds, and car parks for light vehicles. Square lattices are intended for areas where active traffic is expected. They are stronger and can withstand more severe loads, up to 400 tons per 1 m2.

As for the shades, their choice is very diverse. but colored products have a higher cost on the market than ordinary gray ones... For this reason, models containing a coloring pigment are not so popular. However, those who wish can purchase products in yellow, blue, brick, red and green shades.

By the type of lattice, it is subdivided into plastic, concrete and Meba varieties. Plastic products are quite lightweight, do not cause problems during installation. They have a variety of colors and all kinds of sizes, they are simply divided into parts.

Concrete grates are undoubtedly much stronger and more durable than the previous ones. They appeared much earlier and can be laid on any soil without requiring preliminary preparation. Such products are perfect for areas that are expected to have a significant load on the lawn.

Another option for a concrete lattice is Meba. It is also designed for heavy loads and is also available in different colors and sizes. The shape of the cells can also vary. This lattice is most often used in gardens and on the territory of private houses, since it fully meets all the requirements.

An analogue of the use of a lawn concrete lattice is asphalting the territory. However, it should be recognized that the decorative product looks more attractive. It helps to preserve the lawn grass and even protects it. Also among the advantages, it can be noted that the design can be selected, focusing on landscape design... Its color scale and cell geometry can be varied.

In addition, the structure is frost-resistant and can withstand significant drops in temperature. The composition does not contain harmful additives, making the product environmentally friendly and safe.

For no special tools are required to care for the lawn on which the concrete lattice is laid... Laying is also done without the use of equipment, since the maximum weight of the product is 25 kilograms. If the gratings are laid along the road, they will prevent the destruction of the shoulder slopes. Located along river banks, they will help prevent flooding.

However, it will be correct to point out the disadvantages of concrete lawn gratings. Visually, they look massive, which sometimes becomes an obstacle to their use next to elegant architectural elements. Most often, preparatory work is required before installation. Harmful substances from vehicles get directly into the soil. Its cleaning is impossible without dismantling the structure.

The laying technology does not cause any difficulties. Even a person who does not have the skills in this matter can do the decoration of the lawn.

First, you need to calculate the number of modules that will be required to work. This is done using a simple mathematical formula, where the area of ​​the territory is to be divided by the area of ​​the grid.

After that, the desired type of lattice is selected. To do this, you need to take into account the expected load on it. Next, the perimeter of the lawn is marked, after which the digging of the pit begins, the depth of which should be from 10 to 30 centimeters.

If the load on the grating is constant, it makes sense to lay a "cushion" of gravel and sand on the bottom. Its thickness can be from 5 to 20 centimeters. Next, the tiles are laid directly on this sandy base.

After the work is completed, the cells should be filled with the soil that is suitable in order to form a lawn. The area must be watered abundantly. Further, when the ground subsides, grass is sown 2 centimeters below the level of the trellis. If the owner of the site deems it necessary, then mineral fertilizers can be applied.

Before making a choice in favor of a certain type of lawn grating, you need to take into account various points: this is the material of manufacture, the purpose of the product and its technical properties. We must not forget about landscape design, in which the lattice must fit appropriately. You should also consider the combination with its other elements.

The lowest cost will have a gray concrete grating. Meba is more expensive, since during its production preference is given to the newest technologies, in addition, dyes are present in the composition.

All of the above points indicate that consumers who are focused on the price category of the product, as well as taking into account such points as attractive appearance, durability in operation and reliability, should opt for Meba concrete lawn tiles.

An overview of the Turfstone lawn lattice in the video below.