Agtec Geocell Ground Grid Paver - 3 Inch (8.4'x 27.4')

*Beware of low quality imitations with poorly sized cells and weak welds.*

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Features:

• AgTec was the first USA company selling Geocell's directly online
• Covers approx. 230 sq.ft. 
• Paver Size: 8.4'  x 27.4'
• Cell size : 12.6” x 11.3” (320mm x 287mm)
• Made of Black HDPE 
• UV stabilized to increase the life of the product
• 1.5+/-0.1mm rhomboidal indentation texture to keep fill in place.
• Perforated cells allow water to easily filter through
• High tensile strength  > N/10CM  (240 lbf)
• Saves money by greatly reducing the amount of fill needed to form a strong base
• Perfect for heavy foot traffic or light vehicle areas
• We highly recommend a 3.2oz Woven Geotextile or a 3oz - 4.5oz Non-Woven Geotextile beneath this geocell
• Use 10" J-hook rebar anchor stakes for installation. Approximately 18 stakes per geocell.
• Use approximately 30 zip-ties per Geocell depending on your layout
• For farm, home, and industrial applications
• Made in the USA
• 10 Year Warranty

Note: It is important for installations with traffic to use compacting gravel as fill, otherwise there can be a "quicksand effect". We highly recommend compacting 3/8" gravel and not pea gravel or any rounded fill. 

The Agtec Geocell is a great solution for ground stabilization and mud control. This innovative product works by holding the ground aggregate in place within the honeycomb cells that prevents the materials shifting sideways. This increased stability not only strengthens and reinforces the structural integrity of the base but also allows for a reduction in the quantity of material needed to create a solid foundation by up to 5 times. This efficiency saves users valuable time, money, and resources. Whether you’re stabilizing a pathway, reinforcing a livestock area, or creating a durable base for equipment storage, the Agtec Geocell ensures long-lasting durability and optimal performance, making it an essential tool for any farm committed to maintaining robust and stable ground conditions.

The Geocell greatly reduces erosion from weather and heavy or repetitive traffic. The perforation pattern through each cell and weld allows water to drain freely without washing out the material. The textured surface provides additional material retention. It is ideal for use in the construction of slopes and embankments prone to eroding, as well as driveways, roads, parking lots, trails and much more. 

Effective mud and erosion control is especially important for maintaining a productive and sustainable farm. Uncontrolled erosion can quickly become a costly and time-consuming problem, necessitating frequent repairs and maintenance. Beyond the financial burden, erosion can severely impact the health of animals, damage equipment, and disrupt the entire farming operation. Poor ground stabilization leads to unserviceable areas, hindering crop growth and making livestock areas hazardous. Implementing robust erosion control measures ensures the farm remains operational, safe, and efficient, protecting both the land and the farm’s profitability.

We recommend a non-woven or woven geotextile to go beneath the Geocell for separation, reinforcement and weed control.

Use J-hook rebar anchor stakes for installation. The J-hooks not only hold the geocell in place before being filled with aggregate, but also keep the geocell held down so it does not work itself upwards over time. Approximately 18 stakes per geocell. J-Hooks (sold separately).

The 3” Geocell is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Dirt and gravel walking trails
• Light traffic driveways
• Small animal enclosures
• Livestock traffic areas
• Medium equipment traffic and parking areas, such as UTVs and small tractors
• Medium building foundation stabilization, such as greenhouses and sheds
• Erosion control on small slopes
• Holding mulch in place

Installation: 

• Prepare the area by removing old soil, vegetation and debris.
• Put a sub-base layer if necessary and grade as necessary.
• Pin down one of our drainage fabrics or ground covers if necessary for separation and stability.
• Stake out the Geocell's using J-hooks. If necessary cut Geocell ahead of time with snips.
• Fill the Geocell with your soil, sand, gravel or rock material and rake level. 

Which depth of Geocell to use?

Choosing the correct depth of Geocell is crucial and depends on several factors, including load requirements, soil conditions, and slope angles. Here are some general recommendations:

• 2" Geocells: Suitable for light traffic areas, such as walkways, light-use animal and equipment areas, and light building areas like sheds and small greenhouses.
• 3" Geocells: Ideal for medium traffic areas, including driveways, walkways, trails, medium-sized building foundations, medium-use animal areas, and grass parking areas.
• 4" Geocells: Recommended for standard traffic areas, such as most gravel roads and driveways, standard vehicle use, livestock and farm animal areas, barn and shed foundations, gravel roads, parking areas, trails, and slope erosion control.
• 6" Geocells: Designed for heavier traffic areas, such as those used by heavy vehicles and equipment, low-traffic road base reinforcement, heavy traffic gravel roads, building base reinforcement, equipment parking, small airport runways and taxiways, and steep slope erosion control.
• 8" Geocells: Engineered for heavy-duty industrial applications, including heavy-duty access roads, logging roads, heavy equipment areas, road base reinforcement, and large building or structure foundation reinforcement.

Which length J-Hooks to use?

• 10” J-hooks for 2” and 3” Geocells on flat ground.
• 18” J-hooks for 4” and 6” Geocells on flat ground.
• 24” J-hooks for 6” and 8” Geocells and for slope installations.

Which Geotextile to use?

Using a geotextile underneath the geocell is strongly recommended as it provides several benefits, including separation, reinforcement, stability, and erosion control. The appropriate thickness of the geotextile depends on the depth of the geocell, as larger depths require thicker geotextiles to support the corresponding load. By preventing aggregate sinking and strengthening the entire installation, it ensures long-term stability. Additionally, it helps control weed growth. Our company offers both woven and non-woven geotextiles to suit your specific needs.

Woven geotextiles are known for their strength and ability to restrict weed growth. They are effective in slowing down water flow, which can help prevent erosion from occurring below them. On the other hand, non-woven geotextiles are more suitable for situations where fast water flow is necessary. They excel at filtering aggregates and preventing them from passing through the fabric.

Choosing the appropriate geotextile for your geocell installation is crucial to ensuring its long-term stability and performance.

Here is our general guide to which of our geotextiles to use:

• For 2" and 3" Geocells, we recommend using a 3.2oz non-woven or 3oz woven geotextile.
• For 4" Geocells, we recommend using a 3.2oz woven or 4.5oz non-woven geotextile.
• For 6" Geocells, we recommend using a 6oz or 8oz non-woven geotextile.
• For 8" Geocells, we recommend using a 6oz or 8oz non-woven geotextile.

Which aggregate to use in the Geocell?

For most installations and especially installations with traffic, it is strongly advised to use compacting gravel as fill to ensure a sturdy and stable installation. We recommend using compacting 3/8" - 3/4" gravel, ideally not pea gravel or any rounded fill, to ensure a durable and long-lasting foundation. While geocells can be used to support and prevent erosion of other aggregates such as soil, sand, stone, and crushed rock, it is important to use the appropriate type of fill for areas with traffic to avoid sinking and deformation over time.

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These Geocell’s are carefully manufactured under a quality management system that is ISO-: CE certified.

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How to Lay Plastic Gravel Grids: A Step-by-Step Guide.

What are Gravel Grids?

Key Takeaways:

• Gravel grids are plastic grids or mats used to reinforce and stabilise gravel surfaces.
• They are made in various sizes and thicknesses and often made from recycled plastic.
• To install, prepare the area, lay a non-woven geotextile membrane, place the grids starting at one corner and interlocking as you go, fill with gravel, compact the gravel, and smooth the surface.
• To cut, mark the line to be cut, secure the grid in place, carefully cut along the line using a circular saw or fine-toothed saw, and follow safety guidelines.

Gravel grids are a square plastic grid or mat that is usually used to reinforce gravel surfaces and stop the surface from being moving away over time. They’re often made from recycled plastic, which helps to make the more economically friendly and also bring the cost of the products down. They’re designed for use on gravel driveways, car parks and paths to help keep the gravel in place and provide a more stable surface to prevent shifting or sinking.

Gravel grids are made in a few different sizes, the most common being 450mm x 450mm, 480mm x 480mm or 500mm x 500mm. Then they come in different thicknesses from 20mm to 50mm, the thicker they are usually means they’re stronger and can take more weight, but always check the load ratings are suitable for the load required before purchasing them, as the weaker ones may not be suitable for heavy vehicles.

As gravel grids are usually made from recycled plastic they’re an environmentally friendly product to use especially as they can often be reused as they’re easily able to be removed and reinstalled in a new location if required, giving them a very long lifespan.

Overall gravel grids are a cheap, easy to install and environmentally friendly option for reinforcing and stabilising gravel driveways, car parks or paths.

How to lay gravel grids for a DIY gravel grid driveway:

Laying gravel grids is a fairly simple process that most people can accomplish with only basic DIY skills. It doesn’t require any special tooling or skills to install. Here’s a basic step by step guide on how to install gravel grids:

1. Firstly, prepare the area: Before you lay the gravel grids you should start by preparing the area (the driveway or path) by removing the surface soil including any debris, weeds and roots and then levelling the ground using a rake and wacker plate / compactor if required.
2. Lay the geotextile membrane. A non woven geotextile membrane should be installed below the gravel grids to help stop the gravel from sinking into the dirt beneath. A non woven membrane should be used as woven membranes do not allow for water drainage.
3. Next lay the gravel grids. Once the area has been levelled, compacted and the membrane installed you can begin laying the gravel grids. You should start at one corner of the area and then work out from there, interlocking the grids as you go. The grids should be gently tapped into place using a rubber mallet or similar.
4. Then, once the grids are all in their place, begin filling the area with gravel, using a rake to distribute the gravel evenly over the grids making sure to fill all of the gaps and spaces.
5. After all the gravel has been evenly spread cross the grids you’ll want to compact it down to ensure a stable and even surface. You can use a wacker plate or similar to gently compact the gravel.
6. Finish: Once the gravel is compacted, you’re done! You can then use a broom or rake to smooth out the surface and remove any excess gravel.

For large installations such as for a large car park a geogrid should be used as the bottom layer (fig 7) with a sub base (fig 5) laid and compacted on top before following the steps above.

How to cut Gravel Grids?

To cut gravel grids, you will need a circular saw or a fine toothed saw. Cutting gravel grids is a pretty simple process that can be done easily with some basic tools and a little bit of care. By following these steps, you can easily cut the grids to size so that the grids fit to your specific area.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Measure and mark the line on the gravel grid to be cut using a pencil or marker pen,
2. Secure the grid into place: To make cutting the grid easier, reduce mistakes and increase safety you should secure the grid into place using a clamp, vice or another heavy object to hold the grid still while it’s being cut.
3. Cut the grid: Using your saw, carefully cut along the line you earlier marked. If you’re using a fine toothed saw, you may need to take extra care to stay on the line while you’re sawing. If you’re using a circular saw, make sure to wear protective eyewear, gloves and use a steady hand to avoid accidents.
4. Sand it down: Once you’re finished sawing, use some sandpaper or a file to smooth down any rough edges. This will help prevent the grid from snagging during installation and protect from sharp edges.

Where to buy cheap Gravel Grids?

• One option would be to purchase second hand, used gravel grids on a marketplace like eBay or Facebook. The grids obviously won’t be in perfect condition but it can be a cheap and easy way to purchase them if you’re looking to reduce costs.
• If it’s a really large area, then some suppliers may offer a bulk deal for a full pallet load.
• Compare prices from different suppliers. Always remember that there is always a sacrifice on quality when looking for the cheapest products so bear that in mind when purchasing.
• Consider other options. If gravel grids are out of your budget sometimes a geogrid or similar can be used instead.

At EasyMerchant we stock and sell the MetroPave Ground Reinforcement Grids, which are made in the UK and are some of the best on the market. We offer two options, the MetroPave Standard and the Metropave Plus, with the plus version being suitable in heavy trafficked areas.

For more Biaxial Plastic Geogridinformation, please contact us. We will provide professional answers.

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