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Press Room: Grass Concrete revolutionizing structural and water engineering solutions

Grass Concrete revolutionizing structural and water engineering solutions

Grasscrete, a product from Grass Concrete, is often mistaken for pre-cast blocks but is, in fact, a cast-on-site, cellular-reinforced concrete system with voids created by styrene void formers. This construction method offers substantial structural benefits over precast concrete and plastic systems:

  • Supports loads up to 40 tonnes gross vehicle weight
  • Resists differential settlement
  • Reduces sub-base depths
  • Eliminates kerb edges
  • Does not rely on grass for stability
  • Provides excellent drainage

The lightweight Grasscrete former moulds allow for cost-effective worldwide shipping, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.

Typical applications for Grasscrete related to traffic include:

  • Daily or overflow vehicle parking
  • Emergency and maintenance access
  • Highway verges and pull-ins

In addition to its traffic-bearing capabilities, Grasscrete is extensively used in water-related projects. Tested for flow rates exceeding 8 meters per second, this self-venting paving system is ideal for reinforcing:

  • Reservoirs
  • Spillways
  • Storm/drainage channels
  • River and sea defences
  • Swales

With its dual capacity to withstand traffic and bolster water engineering projects, Grasscrete offers a unique solution in the field.

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Grass Concrete
Tel: 01924 379443
Email: info@grasscrete.com
Web: http://www.grasscrete.com

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