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Ecoraster has a multitude of applications providing ground reinforcement, erosion and mud prevention and turf protection. These applications include but not limited to:
- Equestrian & Livestock Facilities
- Parking Lots
- Green Roofing
- Pathways
- Driveways
- Golf Courses
- Mud Control
- Erosion Control
- Green Spaces
- Landscapes
- Campgrounds
- Public Spaces
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Ecoraster is your permanent solution to muddy paddocks, round pens and turn outs.
The Ecoraster solution:
In addition to mud control, Ecoraster is ideal for many equestrian and livestock applications. These include:
By choosing Ecoraster not only are you eliminating mud problems and eliminating your paddock maintenance requirements, you are also making a significant contribution to the environment. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Parking Lots
An Environmental Solution for Sustainable Parking Areas.
Ecoraster has been used in Europe for years to promote permeable parking areas. Since it's introduction to North American we have installed the grid in many parking areas as a viable alternative to traditional asphalt paving.
The Ecoraster Solution:
- Can be filled with a non compacting aggregate, such as gravel or crushed stone that allows water infiltration into the subsoil without sacrificing the stability of the surface area.
- It allows parking areas to be seeded with grass or hydro seeded, while maintaining superior turf protection, thus making Ecoraster and excellent environmental and esthetically pleasing choice for overflow parking.
- With superior load bearing capacity of 32t/ft2, it is the only product that has proven itself to be able to withstand the turning of heavy vehicles such as Garbage trucks and other Heavy Vehicles.
- Ecoraster's wall thickness and the use of the patented locking tabs prevents raveling of the grid in turning radius areas.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
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The advent of LEED Certification and the use of green roofing as part of a sustainable building has led Ecoraster to be used as a base for many green roofing areas.
The Ecoraster Solution:
- Ecoraster prevents soil compaction in growing areas while providing a barrier between the roofing membranes and pedestrian traffic.
- Pathways can now be used without adding weight to the structure or compromising the integrity of the drainage system.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
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Where excessive erosion has rendered pathways unsafe or unusable the use of Ecoraster can greatly improve the safety and durability of the heavy traffic areas while providing a permeable surface to assist in ground water absorption. Durable rut free performance is achieved when installed over a proper sub base, the grid provide stability and safety while preventing the excessive migration of fill materials. This means reduced maintenance costs.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's pathway applications.
Driveways
Ecoraster enables you to create the ultimate, maintenance free gravel driveway. Gravel driveways look great when first installed but after time the gravel moves and compacts into the sub-base. This results in ruts and potholes requiring ongoing maintenance and more and more gravel. Ecoraster eliminates all of these problems.
The Ecoraster Solution:
- Very easy and quick to install (Can be a one man job)
- The unique grid design holds the gravel in place and separates it from the sub-base. Thus, the gravel doesn't move nor does it require constant "topping up" with more gravel.
- Working on the "snowshoe principle", our grid disperses the weight of the vehicle over a larger surface area. Thus preventing compaction and improving water drainage.
- Improved water drainage and no compaction means that ruts and potholes simply don't develop.
- Reduced maintenance costs and safety.
- Ecoraster's wall thickness and the use of the patented locking tabs prevents raveling of the grid even in vehicle turning areas.
- Tough and durable, Ecoraster is resistant to chemicals, corrosion and climate extremes.
The choice of an asphalt, concrete or paved driveway is environmentally unsound due to being an impervious surface. Impervious surfaces lead to water quality degradation, reduced groundwater levels and the detrimental "Heat Island Effect". Ecoraster provides an economical and environmentally sustainable alternative. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's gravel driveway application.
Golf Courses
Our grid has been used extensively on Golf Courses throughout the world. Ecoraster has successfully been used for both cart pathways and pedestrian walks where mud and excessive wear has produced bare or muddy areas. The grid prevents excessive compaction of the soil so that root growth is maintained while providing a stable dry area for carts and maintenance vehicles and also pedestrian use. The grid has reduced the need for reseeding in many areas and cut down on maintenance costs. Our pre-grown grass grid can be used in areas where instant turf id required. Customers can specify the types of grass and the amount of soil coverage they require. For example a tee area that is heavily damaged or cart paths can be instantly put back into use when pre-grown grass is used.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's golf course applications.
Mud Control
Permanently eliminate mud problems with Ecoraster!
Mud creates an unsafe and unhealthy environment for humans and livestock which can lead to illness and injury. Ecoraster offers an effective mud management solution that helps you solve your mud problems easily and permanently.
The Ecoraster Solution:
- Works like a snowshoe where the grid disperses load over a larger surface area, thus preventing soil compaction.
- Less soil compaction results in improved water drainage.
- Ecoraster also separates the footing aggregate from the sub-base, further improving drainage.
- Virtually maintenance free.
- Tough and durable, Ecoraster will withstand the toughest of environmental conditions for many years.
By choosing Ecoraster not only are you eliminating mud problems, you are also making a significant contribution to the environment. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster as a mud solution.
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Erosion Control
Stop erosion permanently with Ecoraster!
Erosion occurs when rain and moving water dislodge and carry soil particles and organic matter into waterways. This can cause numerous problems:
- Ruts and potholes can form, making an area hazardous and requiring constant maintenance.
- Valuable soil can be lost from your property when it is washed or blown away.
- Bare and eroded areas can detract from a home's appearance.
- Erosion along a home's foundation can eventually undermine it.
- Mud from eroded areas can build up on driveways, sidewalks, gutter and cause serious problems by clogging drains and channels.
Ecoraster prevents erosion by:
- Reinforcing the ground and preventing the excessive migration of fill materials
- Providing a permeable surface to assist in ground water absorption, thus decreasing water runoff
In it's prevention of erosion, Ecoraster provides stability and safety, while improving an area's aesthetics and reducing maintenance cost.
By choosing Ecoraster not only are you eliminating erosion problems, you are also making a significant contribution to the environment. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster as an erosion solution.
Green Spaces
A Green Space is basically any park or open space dedicated to public recreational activity. With heavy use, green spaces can become susceptible to mud and erosion issues. Ecoraster is significant in being able to decrease the impact of traffic (foot, bike and vehicular) on grass and other natural permeable surfaces. The grid protects the roots of the grass and growth areas of the grass plant while providing a stable surface.
The use of Ecoraster in the development of green spaces has the following benefits:
- Improved mud and erosion control
- Decreased maintenance costs
- Less environmental impact through the use of pervious surfaces in medium to high traffic areas
- Safer, more stable pathways and walkways
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and its Green Space applications.
Landscapes
Landscaping? Think Ecoraster - less maintenance, increased durability.
Due to the diverse nature of the interlocking grid system, Ecoraster can be used for a number landscaping applications. Easy to install, Ecoraster provides superior durability and can be adapted to create and transform any type of environment from pathways to leisure areas.
The correct installation of Ecoraster will ensure maximum water permeability. Thus your landscaped area is protected from mud and erosion, while remaining maintenance free. Designed to withstand the heaviest of loads and harshest of climates, Ecoraster will provide a solution for all your turf protection and ground reinforcement needs.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's many landscape applications.
Campgrounds
Some of the biggest problems facing campgrounds is soil compaction, mud and erosion through heavy use. Ecoraster is significant in being able to decrease the impact of traffic (foot and vehicular) on grass and other natural permeable surfaces. The grid system reinforces the ground acting like as "snowshoe", thus reducing soil compaction, improving water drainage and as a result preventing mud and erosion.
Ecoraster enables sustainable grassed camp sites. By maintaining a non compacted area for grass to grow in, campground owners can ensure good grass coverage while maintaining a permeable surface area. The grid protects the roots of the grass and growth areas of the grass plant while providing a stable surface.
After correct installation, Ecoraster is virtually maintenance free. Therefore ongoing campground costs are also decreased.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's many campground applications.
Public Spaces
Outdoor Venues and Market Places and Flea Markets
The use of Ecoraster in public venues has proven to be a great solution for providing a stable mud free areas while allowing vehicle traffic access to areas without damage to the grass. We have pre-grown grass available for customers looking for a viable alternative to sod and can fill orders usually within 5 weeks of ordering (please contact us for more information on pre-grown grasses). By maintaining a non compacted area for grass to grow in clients can ensure good grass coverage while maintaining a permeable surface area. Ideal for Outdoor concert Venues and outdoor Markets. The grid protects the roots of the grass and growth areas of the grass plant while providing a stable surface.
By choosing Ecoraster you are choosing environmental sustainability. Read more about how Ecoraster is helping the environment.
Contact Gridworks today to discuss Ecoraster and it's public space applications.