Ground Reinforcement Grids
Durable, Affordable, and Flood-Resistant Paving Solution.
Looking for a durable and sustainable way to reinforce surfaces and prevent flooding? Our Hebden Ground Reinforcement Grids offer an affordable solution that ensures stability, reduces surface water, and supports sustainable drainage (SUDS). Perfect for car parks, access roads, laybys, pathways, and more, these permeable paving grids provide a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional paving. Learn more about our Hebden Everyday and Hebden X Grid below.
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Applications of Hebden Ground Reinforcement Grids
Hebden Ground Reinforcement Grids are versatile, providing excellent support and stability for a variety of outdoor surfaces:
- Access Roads – Reinforce roadways to withstand heavy vehicle traffic.
- Laybys and Pathways – Ensure a safe and stable walking surface that remains dry and firm.
- Event Spaces and Overflow Parking – An ideal solution for temporary or permanent outdoor areas.
- Car Parks – Provide a flood-resistant, firm, and durable parking area. FOR HOME DRIVEWAY GRIDS PLEASE VISIT OUR DRIVEWAY GRIDS PAGE
Recycled Plastic Grass Mesh Reinforcement Details
- Fill with gravel or topsoil + grass seed, for a turfed finish
- Low maintenance
- Wheelchair-friendlyhttps://britishrecycledplastic.co.uk/products/recycled-plastic-driveway-grid/
- Weather resistant from -50C to 90C
- UV stable
- Easy, quick and clean to install
- UK made
- 100% recycled and recyclable
Ground Reinforcement Grids For Roads and Car Parks
Both Hebden Everyday and Hebden X-Grid Commercial will reinforce ground and provide a solid surface, able to take the weight of the majority of UK road-going vehicles. They’ve been used by National Highways (formerly Highways England) for laybys and service roads, as well as numerous private companies for access roads, pathways and car parks (delineators are available for marking spaces in both types). On boggy and saturated ground, they draw surface water down into their honeycomb structure, holding it there until the ground has capacity to absorb it. In addition, the grids reinforce and support boggy ground prone to churning and erosion. They’re also approved as a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS).
Ground Reinforcement Grids Rural Applications
Use wherever there is erosion or slippage of earth to firm and contain the ground, eliminating the need for annual backfilling. Either of the Hebden grids are a great choice for high-traffic gateways and paths prone to pitting and churning as well as preventing ‘desire lines’. It’s safe for equines, too.
Flood-Resistance and Alleviation
Wherever they’re used, they increase the capacity of that area to hold water, drawing excess down into its cellular structure and holding it until the ground beneath is able to reabsorb. The Hebden grids are SUDS-compliant, so are appropriate for use in urban developments and don’t require planning permission for domestic driveways.
Wheelchair-Accessible Ground Reinforcement Grids
Hebden grids also prevent gravel from sinking around wheels, permitting inclusive access to users of a variety of mobility aids, including wheelchairs (both manual and electric). It’s part M-approved, so meets all the regulations – and is the surface of choice – for areas offering public access.
The Difference Between Hebden Everyday And Hebden X-Grid Commercial
With a loading capacity of 420 tonnes/m2, the Hebden X-Grid Commercial is DIN 1072-compliant, so meets regulations for use in roads and footbridges. It is the more substantial of the two ground reinforcement grids, so if you are likely to have regular commercial traffic, the Hebden X-Grid Commercial should be your first choice.
If what you’re looking for is something for conventional car parking, overspill parking, golf buggy pathways or permeable pathways, the Hebden Everyday grids are a great choice. With a load bearing capability at 250 – 350 tonnes/m2, on a correctly specified and compacted sub-base, it is more than enough for general, non-commercial vehicle use.
Please Note: You can secure Hebden X Grids on inclines of 5% or more with J Pins for soft ground and U Pins for harder surfaces. These pins are not suitable for our ‘Hebden Everyday’ Grids.
Learn More About British Recycled Plastic Ground Reinforcement Grids
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British Recycled Plastic heavy duty reinforcement grids reinforce the ground and provide a solid surface, able to take the weight of the majority of UK road-going vehicles. They are suitable for private and commercial use and can be used for driveways, parking bays and developments, lay-bys, to prevent erosion, to provide access for wheelchairs and as flood prevention. They have even be used to create a living roof!
- Flood-Resistant and Permeable: Our reinforcement grids allow water to drain naturally through the surface, minimising the risk of flooding and supporting sustainable water management. This incredible solution is approved as permeable paving and a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) which means that that you don’t have to have planning permission (unlike for tarmac and concrete) when using for domestic and private properties. Grids come already linked in metre square units ensuring that installation is quick is simple.
- SUDS Compliant: As a recognised Sustainable Drainage System (SUDS) solution, the Hebden ground reinforcement grids help reduce water runoff and improve groundwater recharge.
- Firm and Stable Surface: Reinforce high-traffic areas such as car parks and access roads with a reliable and stable ground solution that withstands heavy loads.
- Sustainable Materials: Made from 100% recycled plastic, our ground reinforcement grids are an environmentally friendly choice that promotes sustainable building practices.
- Cost-Effective Solution: With affordability and durability in mind, the Hebden grids offer long-lasting value, reducing maintenance and replacement costs over time.
“The gravel grids are completely porous, so created no issues with drainage or water run-off and the speed at which we could complete the project was amazing – nothing else we found could be completed and driven on in the same day once you have done the groundwork
We are very happy with the grids and the final result is absolutely superb. We have had several comments from visitors and neighbours who are genuinely considering doing the same and who would not have considered gravel before, as the experience with most gravel drives is that you sink into them and they are difficult to walk on. With our driveway it feels solid under foot even with heels or on bikes”
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Recycled Plastic Ground Reinforcement Grid FAQ’s
British Recycled Plastic used to supply them in green or white, but due to the very high costs involved and the fact that over 99% of orders were for black, these colours have now been discontinued. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
93% of the grid is an open structure, meaning that the vast majority of rain that falls on them heads straight back to the water table, rather than being forced into an overburdened drainage system, as would be the case with tarmac.
Any method of “slowing the flow” of rain water reduces the risk and subsequent impact of flooding.
British Recycled Plastic grids arrive to you on a pallet and clicked together in nines to make a square metre, so once the base has been prepared, they can be laid by pretty much anyone at a rate of 100m2 per hour. It really is very swift.
No, it isn’t at all true. Moulds for these type of products are costly, so when manufacturers have stock of 50mm and 80mm products it is understandable that they will want to get rid of them, but British Recycled Plastic have been selling 40mm grids to people like England Highways, various Police forces, the Ministry of Defence, Transport for London and many others since 2008.
Calculations are done slightly differently, as this can depend on how many wheels, what size tyre and a number of other factors.
One of the main tests is how much weight can be applied to an un-filled square metre before it collapses, which is 420 tonnes in this case.
The maximum axle weight of 30 tonnes is a more practical indicator, as this shows that British Recycled Plastic grids are suitable for any UK road-legal vehicle, assuming the sub-base has appropriately installed for the type of traffic expected.
Yes – British Recycled Plastic grids can. Depending on the gradient they may also need some of our U Pins or J Pins to fix them more firmly to the ground. 1 in 8, or 12%, is a reliable maximum.
British Recycled Plastic Hebden X-Grids are made from recycled British industrial plastic, sourced in the Midlands.
While edging isn’t always necessary, it is highly recommended when using gravel grids. Edging provides additional stability, preventing gravel migration and maintaining a neat, professional finish. It also helps to secure the grids in place, especially in high-traffic areas like driveways, pathways, or parking spaces.
Using edging with British Recycled Plastic gravel grids ensures long-term performance, enhances load distribution, and reduces maintenance, making your sustainable surface solution even more effective.
Yes, plastic gravel grids are an excellent choice for creating stable, durable, and sustainable surfaces. Made from recycled materials, British Recycled Plastic heavy-duty ground grids enhance load distribution, prevent gravel displacement, and reduce surface maintenance. Plastic ground reinforcement grids are ideal for driveways, pathways, and parking areas, offering a permeable solution that minimises water pooling and supports sustainable construction. Their lightweight, easy-to-install design makes them a cost-effective and reliable option for both residential and commercial projects.
Installing Recycled Plastic ground reinforcement grids is a straightforward process that enhances surface stability for various applications, including driveways, pathways, and parking areas. Follow these steps to ensure proper installation:
- Site Preparation:
- Excavation: Remove the existing surface to a depth that accommodates the grid thickness plus any sub-base material.
- Sub-Base Installation: Lay a compacted sub-base layer, such as crushed stone or gravel, to provide a stable foundation.
- Leveling and Compaction:
- Ensure the sub-base is level and well-compacted to prevent future settling.
- Weed Membrane Application:
- Place a permeable weed membrane over the sub-base to inhibit weed growth while allowing water drainage.
- Grid Placement:
- Position the plastic ground reinforcement grids on the prepared surface, interlocking them securely to cover the desired area.
- Infill Material Addition:
- Fill the grids with suitable infill material, such as gravel, soil, or grass seed, depending on the intended use.
- Ensure the infill is level with or slightly above the top of the grids.
- Final Compaction:
- Compact the infill material to stabilise the surface and lock the grids in place.
By following these steps, you can effectively install heavy-duty ground grids, resulting in a durable and permeable surface suitable for various applications.
Vehicle Weight on Recycled Plastic Reinforcement Hebden X-Grids – With a maximum capacity of over 320 tons per square metre, almost any road-legal vehicle can drive over the Hebden ecopaving grids.
Notwithstanding, an appropriate substrate should be put down beneath the pavers, suitable to carry the weight of the type of vehicle that will be using it.
This should be the same depth as it would if tarmac or block paving was the final layer.
Ease of laying British Recycled Plastic Reinforcement Hebden X-Grids – Once the base or substrate has been laid, any reasonably healthy adult (or teenager for that matter) can lay the Hebden grids at a rate of around 100m2 per hour.
There isn’t any great need for skill.
Lay turf on top of Recycled Plastic Reinforcement Hebden X-Grids:
Unfortunately this is a common misconception, (although the hungry sales teams of some of our competitors try and lead their customers down this blind alley.)
Whilst it may be technically possible to use the Hebden grids like a “cake cutter” to slice through turf, it would require huge pressure, the like of which could only be applied by a heavy duty ground roller similar to those used by road laying teams.
We have tried to push it through, hit it with a mallet, and even drive over it, but the intermingling of the root network on any well grown slab of turf makes this all but impossible.
Another issue with adding turf in this way is the potential for voids, or pockets of air, between the bottom of the turf and the substrate below, ultimately killing the grass.
It’s best not do it.
How to use Recycled Plastic Reinforcement Hebden X-Grids if they are laid on a slope of more than 1 in 20 it is advisable to pin the top edge at a rate of one stake per tile. If the slope is quite pronounced, you may wish to pin the sides too.
You do need to pin the Hebden grids down as stated above.
Gradient use for Recycled Plastic Reinforcement Hebden X-Grids can be used on gradients up to 1 in 10 if being driven over, although they will need pegging down at over 1 in 20.