The modern market constantly surprises with all sorts of novelties, many of which the majority of buyers have a very vague idea. For example, people who are not very well versed in the characteristics of building( finishing) materials, mistakenly believe that geotextiles - this is one of the varieties of products for waterproofing. But this material has such specific qualities that it can rightfully be called universal.
What is it like? Geotextiles - a fabric or fabric, manufactured in various ways from polymer threads( mainly polyester, polypropylene).But on the specific material used as raw material and what technology was applied, the specific features of a particular sample also depend.
Geotextile varieties
Non-woven( geolocate)
The technology of its manufacture is the simplest and consists in the fact that all threads form a single web by fastening in one of the methods - as a result of a chemical reaction or thermal impact, followed by "piercing" the material with the thinnest tool.
Specific properties - high-quality dehumidification( draining liquids) and its strengthening.
Woven( geotextile)
Its properties depend on two factors - the way the threads and their material are interlaced. In addition, in the production process it is possible to adjust both the density of the geotextile and the parameters of the holes. For this, it is only necessary to select the desired "step" of the weave and the corresponding manufacturing procedure.
Specific properties - providing effective drainage, strengthening the surface layer of the soil.
Possibility to plant vegetation on almost any loose ground. Geotkan allows the root system to reliably secure in it. Feature - high strength( to break), which makes it possible to use this material for reinforcement.
Knitted
In fact, the same woven, but weave is made "looped".By the way, this type of product is produced only in Russia and is the cheapest among analogues.
Specific properties - insufficient "breaking" strength.
If a defect is formed, then the material will begin to "bloom" further. With this sign, everyone who came across knitted products( scarves, caps and the like).
Basic functions of geotextile
- Reinforcement of coated area( reinforcement).
- Filtering.
- Soil protection consisting in prevention( or maximum deceleration) of soil erosion, as well as waterproofing materials from damage by solid fractions.
- Prevent siltation of drainage and drainage systems.
- Separation. Prevents the mixing of layers between which the canvas is laid.
Product Features
- Not damaged by insects and rodents.
- Not subject to corrosive processes( rust, decay).
- Resistant to many aggressive chemicals / compounds, low( or excessively high) temperatures.
- Elasticity( elasticity), therefore at mechanical influences the cloth is not torn, but stretched.
- The density is from 100 to 800 g / m2.
- Durability( up to 25 years).
Scope
Given the unique properties of the material, it is used in various industries.
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Road construction, tunneling. - Strengthening the banks of water bodies, ravines and slopes, dams and so on.
- Protection of waterproofing structures - roofs, technical( basement) premises and a number of other structural elements.
- Surface finishing of underground tanks, pipelines.
- Dehumidification of terrain.
- Sewing of various overalls.
All the features of the use of this material in industry and agriculture are well known to those skilled in the art. But what is it attractive for us, ordinary landowners - landlords and dacha owners?
Application of geotextiles in the private sector
Naturally, it is impossible to list all variants, as each owner has his own problems. Therefore, we will focus only on the basic ones.
Arrangement of individual parts of the territory
They can be used for various purposes - temporary parking of a personal "car"( for example, in a country house), like a children's playground, under a gazebo or barbecue, for paving slabs or erection. But almost always after the marking do "podsypku" and pour concrete. And not only to give strength to such a "basis", but also to exclude the appearance of grass on it.
But is it always saved from it by asphalt or artificial stone? After all, any, even a microscopic crack( cleavage, damaged joint sealing) initiates sprouting sprouts. Every owner knows how difficult it is to eliminate such defects and to fight grass. If you pre-lay under the cover of geotextiles, it will become a reliable barrier to vegetation.
Finishing of structures
Geotextiles can be stacked wherever waterproofing materials are used. In the private sector, these are roofs, basements, septic tanks, channels for laying communication routes and many other places. The root system of plants on the site can damage not only this protective layer, but also the body of the buried tank( for example, an artificial reservoir), if it is made of plastic.
To protect the
soil This is particularly useful if the site is characterized by a certain slope. The trouble of all summer residents is that the fertile layer is literally washed out during a period of heavy precipitation or intensive melting of snow.
As a covering material
Geotextile can protect trunks of fruit trees from insects and hares, it is advisable to cover beds, even greenhouses. Most often for these purposes a film is used, but its useful life is relatively short. Synthetic cloth will last several times longer.
In principle, a good owner himself, without prompts, is able to determine where and how he can use geotextiles.
Cost of products
Price depends on the type of material and manufacturer. On sale it is most often supplied with rolls from 100 to 350 m in length;their width is within 1,5 - 6 m.
You can focus on such data - 1 m² costs from 12.5 to 63 rubles.
