Drivable Grass Recommended Installalation Guidline

Drivable Grass® - Recommended Installation Guideline
Step 1
Subgrade Preparation
Excavate the area to the depth recommended by the engineer’s design

section. Complete all over-excavation and re-compaction as required by
the soils engineer.
Where permeability of the subgrade is important, excavation is in native

strong soils, and site conditions permit, compaction of the subgrade may
be limited to trimming. A qualified engineer should approve the
subgrade before placement of base materials.
If required for site specific conditions and the engineer, install filter fabric
over prepared subgrade.
If required, install any sub-drains / irrigation approved by local jurisdiction.
Step 2
Install Base Materials
Backfill, level, and compact the required base materials (see Drivable
Grass® master specification).
Install edge restraints if required. In some cases, these are installed

before the base for structural support.
Step 3
Install Bedding Layer
Install a minimum 2” thick bedding layer soil mix of 75% clean sharp
sand and 25% fine ground compost for planted applications (see Drivable
Grass® master specification and contact your local material supplier).
Moisture condition and lightly compact with a plate compactor or by

screeding to get a uniform level surface to place the Drivable Grass® mats
on.
For non-planted applications, the bedding layer is to be 1/2” nominal

clean sharp sand (ASTM C33) for leveling.
Step 4
Install the Drivable Grass® Mats
Place the mats, working in one axial direction at a time, securely butting
mats up against each other and leave no significant gaps. Trying to
install Drivable Grass® in more than one axis at a time could result in a
significant alignment problem. Make sure to check the alignment in both
directions and make minor adjustments to ensure straight lines. It is
recommended to install the Drivable Grass® mats in a “running bond”
pattern.
The grid inside the Drivable Grass® mats can be cut with a utility knife or
chisel to fit site conditions. At terminating edges or curved installations,
the mats can also be cut with a masonry blade. Where possible, partial mats should be limited
to edges where driving is limited. Also, no significant gaps should be left between the edge
restraint and the mats.
Lightly compact the finished surface with a mechanical compactor, before the infill. To protect
the concrete, cover the steel plate of your compactor with a fabric. This is absolutely necessary
for non-planted proposed driving installations or installations that require light rubber wheel
access before grass establishment.
For non-planted applications, staking of the Drivable Grass® is recommended. Please see typical
staking detail. (http://soilretention.com/drivable-grass/professional/drawings/).
Step 5
Infill and Seed
Fill the installed mats with the same soil mix as used for the bedding
layer. Use a push broom to spread the soil mix evenly, recessing the mix
at least ¼-inch below the mat surface. For best results the infill should
not be saturated.
Broadcast seed over the installation area at the ratio prescribed by the
seed provider / drawings. Sweep or lightly water excess seeds off the
mat and into the soil mix.
Cover the seeded soil mix with a topper / seed cover to help retain
moisture.
To lay sod, infill the soil mix about 1/4” above the mat surface, install the sod and roll to settle.
For non-planted applications, first sweep/infill the first 1/2" of the mats with sand (ASTM C33) to
fill in joints between mat edges. This can be achieved with a drop spreader and blower. Then
add gravel infill to mats above sand infill.
If you are interested in artificial grass, see link below to our Drivable TurfTM video.
(http://soilretention.com/media-coverage/)
Step 6
Plant Establishment
Keep the soil evenly moist to promote germination. During germination,

it is common to water for a short duration at intervals throughout the
day. After germination, treat the new grass like a typical new turf lawn.
Mow when it reaches 2-3 inches above the surface. Driving on Drivable
Grass® can typically begin after the second mowing.
Tip: For areas that will receive limited or no traffic and a quick finished
grass look is desired, consider laying sod over Drivable Grass®. Sod with
a sand or well-draining backing is recommended.

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Excavate the area to the depth recommended by the engineer’s design

Where permeability of the subgrade is important, excavation is in native

If required, install any sub-drains / irrigation approved by local jurisdiction.

Install edge restraints if required. In some cases, these are installed

Moisture condition and lightly compact with a plate compactor or by

For non-planted applications, the bedding layer is to be 1/2” nominal

Keep the soil evenly moist to promote germination. During germination,

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