Golpla® Fastlay® Grass Reinforcement System
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Fastlay No-Dig Grass Reinforcement System for Frequent Use
Is your site greenfield?
Is your requirement:
- Car Parks
- Heavy Pedestrian Use
- Access Roads
- Wheelchair Access
- Emergency Access
- Cycle Paths
- Caravan Access
- Tow Paths
- Fire Access Lanes
Cross-Section Diagram Of The Golpla Fastlay System
Golpla 38mm
Sand 10-20mm
Fastlay uPVC Geogrid
Existing topsoil for sustained grass growth
Existing subsoil draining to water table
Golpla Fastlay No-Dig Ground Reinforcement Means …
- Quick construction
- Easy access to underground services
- Minimal surface preparation
- Quicker re-establishment of grass
- No heavy machinery needed
- Site can easily be cleared and returned to its original condition
- Very little waste to tip
Compliant with Current Practice on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
Developed by Hoofmark (UK) Ltd, the Fastlay system is changing the way the industry thinks of converting existing grassed areas into access roads, car parks, tow paths, etc.
Fastlay construction requires no excavation (subject to the condition of the site) and therefore no need for heavy machinery or lorries for removal to tip – and so no Disposal Tax!
Using Golpla Fastlay, Step By Step
The site is prepared by removal of all the vegetation and making good. The appropriate geogrid (see specification) is then laid and bedded in coarse grit sand. Golpla pavers are then laid, secured, soil-filled and seeded, with the edges feathered down to the surrounding grass.
If it is desired or necessary to retain existing ground levels, 50mm of turf may be removed as an alternative preparation.
Althorp Manor ready for soil fill
Dunham Court fire lane
British Waterways Towpath
Note where the Golpla Fastlay installation ends. There is no grass coverage, just an area of soil and mud.
Amongst Our Golpla Fastlay Customers, We Are Proud To Include:
- Chessington World of Adventure
- Oxford University
- Hever Castle
- English Heritage
- Derbyshire CC
- Tynedale DC
- The National Trust
Golpla Pre Grown Fastlay
The product is a range of five different grasses grown for their unique properties.
Each Grass has either a long root system or resistance to shade or is heavy enough to endure the stress of traffic.
Different blends of grass are available for specialist sites however these have to be grown and delivery would reflect this.
Standard Golpla pre grown is normally an ex stock product however we do have to cultivate and harvest so again deliveries would reflect this.
Golpla pre grown is delivered on pallets for installation within 48 hours and would need tending and watering for several days to establish fully.
Golpla pre grown has an existing root system and will establish very quickly depending on temperatures and can be driven on after a few weeks.
The only time you can not install Golpla pre grown is if you have a frost on the ground or expect a frost in the first 48 hours.
Contractors like the pre grown system as it is a finished surface that instantly looks good and a few days after installation the customer is looking to cut the grass.
As Golpla pre grown is cultivated using very good top soil and grass seed it is also weed free and as has a very high density of grass that helps reduce the establishment of future weeds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Golpla Pre Grown Fastlay
See our FAQs page for questions about Golpla Pre Grown Fastlay.
