Bioweedstop 200

Clear the surface and soil of all plants, weeds and tree roots. Remove or deactivate all plant residues in and on the soil.

Do not install bio mats on concrete, cement or highly alkaline substrates (pH > 12).

Level the surface and remove all sharp objects or debris that could penetrate or damage the mat.

Select the appropriate product weight according to the terrain and soil conditions.

For installation on steep slopes, the use of suitable safety equipment (e.g. a ladder) is recommended, as well as selecting a heavier product grade.

For very soft or unstable soils, heavier product grades are recommended.

Ensure that the mat is in close contact with the soil. Secure it carefully using:

• U-shaped metal pins (minimum 20 × 20 × 20 cm),
• dedicated wooden pegs (length: 30 cm, washer size: 10 × 10 cm), or
• by burying the edges of the mat at least 15 cm into the soil.

Recommended fixing density: approximately one pin per running meter in both the length and width directions. The overlaps and the center of the mat should also be secured.

Depending on local wind exposure and storm conditions, additional ground pins may be required.

Provide an overlap of 10% of the mat width or a minimum of 15 cm.

Install the fixing pins in the direction of the overlap. When positioning the overlap, take the prevailing wind direction into account.

Make cross-shaped planting openings. A Y-shaped incision is preferred over an X-shaped incision, as it minimizes the open surface around the plant.

All our bio nonwovens are UV-stable. Applying bark or untreated mulch on top of the mat may encourage the germination of airborne weed seeds.

Preferably the planting opening is be covered with treated bark or gravel. The use of untreated mulch is not recommended, as it promotes the growth of airborne weeds.

If not, carefully close the incision and secure it with one or more pins if necessary to minimize the exposed area around the plant.