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When considering ground reinforcement solutions for gravel surfaces, choosing the right system is crucial for long-term performance and cost-effectiveness. 

A common debate is whether to use a gravel paver like Ecodeck or CellTrack with a separate geotextile such as Multitrack 1000 / TerraTrack Lite or a combined system, sometimes referred to as a ‘closed cell design’, which has a geotextile pre-attached.

Gravel stabilisation systems play an essential role in creating durable, permeable, and visually appealing outdoor spaces. Here, we explore the key factors landscapers should consider when selecting a gravel stabilisation system and why Geoworks’ Ecodeck and Celltrack products could be your ideal solution.

Not all geogrids are created equal, and their manufacturing processes significantly impact their performance and application. Two primary methods stand out in geogrid manufacture: thermally bonded and punched and drawn. 

Geosynthetics are relatively new products when it comes to civil engineering and construction. However, for as long as we’ve been building, we’ve always been looking at ways to improve and stabilise different soil and land conditions. From the ancient pyramids to roads in Rome, builders, architects, and specifiers have used a range of materials to stabilise their projects...

If you’re considering using geogrids or geotextiles in your projects but lack the expertise to choose the right one, Geoworks is here to help. We’ve prepared this brief guide to provide some initial advice.

Geotextiles, geogrids and geocomposites are all geosynthetics: man-made products that aid land conditions. But each has its own unique use. If you find yourself on-site during your construction or civil engineering project, and are using geogrids and geotextiles in the same area, then a geocomposite may have been the better solution.

At first glance, geosynthetics can seem to have a negative impact on the environment. They last a long time, are made of plastics and polymers, and are embedded into the Earth. But there is increasingly a requirement for geosynthetics to be developed to last hundreds, if not thousands, of years. While they might seem to harm our environment when you dig deeper, the narrative is very different. 

Geosynthetics use manmade materials to improve land or soil-based conditions during construction and civil engineering projects. At Geoworks, we offer six types of geosynthetics used for six main functions: separation, protection, filtration, erosion control, reinforcement, and drainage.

If you are new to geosynthetics or looking at working more sustainably, you might initially view a manmade product as detrimental to the environment. However, there is more to being environmentally friendly than just what a product is made from...