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Geo-Coastal Engineering Ltd Tel: 087-6281871 Email: [email protected] www.geo-coastal.ie
Description
Where landscape planting is required, particularly on slopes, Mulchmats provide mulching, moisture control, non-chemical weed control, soil erosion protection and soil temperature balance in one single operation. Nurs-ery like conditions can be achieved easily and by envi-ronmentally friendly means. Mulchmats enhance growth without the need for further mulching, chemicals or large scale maintenance.
The natural upper layer blends with landscaping, pro-tects the under membrane from ultra-violet light, controls water shed from gradients and regulates soil tempera-ture.
The under-membrane prevents loss of moisture, controls erosion and provides non-chemical control of weeds.
Mulchmats provide weed control and mulching for at least 3 years.
Matting is available in rolls or squares. Steel pins, plastic and timber pegs are normally used to fix matting to the ground or slope.
1. New plants 2. Photodegradable polypropylene
membrane with percolation holes still providing full weed control
3. Soil moisture retained 4. Attached 7mm natural fibre
matrix permits solar heating of soil and subsequent heat reten-tion for maximum growth rates
5. Plant insertion by flap method 6. Plant insertion by edge method 7. Protected soil
Types
φ Type 9 upper matrix robust coir fibre
φ Type W670DF upper layer manufactured from brown
colour wool and other natural fibres, fire tested to
BS 6807, 1990, cigarette and match test
φ Type W670B with additional bark mulch upper layer
for improved aesthetics
φ Type W450SF for economy planting schemes (lasts
for 2 years)
Type 9
Type W670B
Type W670DF
Greenfix Mulchmat
Geo-Coastal Engineering Ltd Tel: 087-6281871 Email: [email protected] www.geo-coastal.ie
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Natural look erosion control and non-chemical weed control matting, effective for approximately three years or more. For minimal main-tenance solutions
Type 9 Mulchmat
100% Coir fibre, double back-ing foils polypropylene mesh both sides
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
36m2 1.20m 30m 28kg 0.5m 760gm/m2
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
72m2 2.40m 30m 55kg 0.5m 760gm/m2
As for Type 9, but with a jute mesh overlay.
Type 10 Mulchmat
100% Coir fibre, jute mesh overlay, double backing foils polypropylene mesh both sides
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
36m2 1.20m 30m 36kg 0.5m 1000gm/m2
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
72m2 2.40m 30m 55kg 0.5m 760gm/m2
As for Type 9, effective for two years or more Earth brown colour. For minimal maintenance
Type ‘W670DF’ Mulchmat
Brown wool/jute 650gm/m2 attached to a photodegrading polythene undersheet
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
72m2 1.60m 45m 58kg 0.5m 670gm/m2
As for Type 9, effective for two years or more Earth brown colour. For minimal maintenance
Type ‘W450SF’ Mulchmat
Brown wool/jute 450gm/m2 attached to a photodegrading polythene undersheet
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
87m2 2.90m 30m 39kg 0.5m 450gm/m2
Type W670DF with addi-tional bark chipping upper layer
Bark Mulch
Brown wool/jute 650gm/m2 attached to a photodegradable scrim and polythene under-sheet with upper bark chip layer.
Area Width Length Weight Dia. Weight
28m2 1.40m 20m 34kg 0.5m 1200gm/m2
Specification
Features
Mulching: Special membrane pre-vents moisture loss but allows wa-ter into soil. Weed control: Backing membrane smothers unwanted plants and prevents weeds germinating. Soil temperature: Mats with 7-10mm thick dense quilted construc-tion. Soil fertility: The biodegrading upper layer is separated from the soil by membrane. Negligible maintenance: Biode-gradable over-layer and photode-gradable backing membrane. Specifying: Easy to specify accu-rately and available in roll width or square sizes to suit the planting scheme. Fire resistant: Type 9F & Type W670DF Economical: Easy to install. No special labour.
Benefits
Less plant stress and very low plant losses. Non-chemical weed control for many seasons. Allow solar radiation to raise and maintain the soil temperature for fast growth. Avoids nitrogen sink effect experi-enced with bark mulches. No need for aesthetic coverings, topping up or frequent visits. Simple to check that correct mate-rial has been supplied. Size en-sures economical use. For use where risk of accidental fire is of concern. Low installation and maintenance costs.