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On 22/04/2021 at 09:55, Steve Bullman said:

Small job at home, wanting to lay down stone and plant a few small plants and shrubs. Have used several different membrane before and they have varied considerably in quality. What’s the best to use from those of you in the know?

Is the Terram fabric that doobin suggested suitable for you Steve?

I have some of it around somewhere.

What area do you need to cover?

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2 minutes ago, Doug Tait said:

Is the Terram fabric that doobin suggested suitable for you Steve?

I have some of it around somewhere.

What area do you need to cover?

Looks like it! The fact its white is also better as we are putting down white stones. Any little gaps won't show as much.

 

I'll have to check but I reckon all in all somewhere in the region of 20m2

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5 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

Looks like it! The fact its white is also better as we are putting down white stones. Any little gaps won't show as much.

 

I'll have to check but I reckon all in all somewhere in the region of 20m2

It's strong stuff, recently used it to put down a temporary hardcore surface over mud and grass for concrete mixer access, lifted hardcore after and the membrane had no damage to it. Water doesn't pool on top either.

 

I've got the remainder of a 4m wide roll but I don't think there's enough left for your needs 

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Just now, Doug Tait said:

It's strong stuff, recently used it to put down a temporary hardcore surface over mud and grass for concrete mixer access, lifted hardcore after and the membrane had no damage to it. Water doesn't pool on top either.

 

I've got the remainder of a 4m wide roll but I don't think there's enough left for your needs 

Not to worry, logistics would have been a pain anyway, but thanks!

 

So its ok for planting in etc, and not just for use other paths and drives?

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I don't see why not. You can cut it easily with knife or scissor to allow for planting but it won't tear, and it's water permeable.

 

The places we've used it as a permanent thing under gravel paths or hardcore haven't had weed growth or any issue with water lying on top.

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