The modern construction market is often updated with various novelties, and only a few consumers have a correct idea of ​​some of them. Many people mistakenly believe that geotextiles are waterproofing materials. However, it is not. Landscaping specialists, experienced builders and simple gardeners are well aware of geotextiles, what it is and how it is used, as well as its scope and use it for their own purposes. Due to its numerous specific qualities, it is considered universal. In the photo presented in the article, you can see all its diversity.

Content

• 1 What is geotextile?
• 2 Basic properties
• 3 How to use geotextiles?
  • 3.1 Application in gardening
  • 3.2 Application for foundation
  • 3.3 Application in road construction
  • 3.4 Application at the dacha
  • 3.5 Application in drainage systems

What is geotextile?

This material is a woven or knitted fabric, characterized by great strength, which is obtained by interlacing polymer threads at an angle of 90 degrees. This process is done on special machines. Besides, there is and nonwoven geotextiles - is a canvas, which is obtained as a result of the bonding of polymer filaments into a coherent whole by means of thermal or chemical exposure. Also in its manufacture can be used the method of punching needles.

The technical characteristics of this canvas, as well as the properties and scope of application, directly depend on the method of its manufacture and on what components were used. It is sold in rolls with a width of 1.5 to 5.5 m, and the length is usually 50 to 150 m. The density of the fabric may be different, but the higher it is, the stronger the material, which means it will last much longer.

Thanks to the adjustment of the root system of plants can protect decorative buildings and garden paths on the summer cottage from destruction. Geotextiles also protect against the following troubles:

• night frosts;
• scorching sun rays;
• insects;
• rodents.

It also helps fight the Colorado potato beetle and other insects that are capable of causing irreparable harm to the crop. Winter material protects perennial plants from freezingbecause under the canvas creates a greenhouse atmosphere, which serves as a barrier against cold.

Foundation application

Geotextile для фундамента используют в основном в следующих случаях:

• for reinforcement, when the soil has a high density and it is rather difficult to drill;
• when drainage is needed to prevent flooding;
• to separate the layers so that they do not mix.

Such a material has a high degree of elasticity, as a result of which pressure is distributed over the base, separating the various layers. This prevents the interlayers from mixing, which has a positive effect on the bearing capacity of the soil.

Application in road construction

In this area, geotextiles use a road bed at the stage of creating the foundation for the future. Due to the fact that it forms a strong and elastic base under the asphalt surface, it significantly increases its service life, it becomes resistant to external influences, and repairs are carried out much less frequently.

Application at the dacha

Scope of application in the summer cottage of geotextiles is to create a landscape design and territory planning. The use of material for these purposes leads to the following results:

• reliable insulation of the foundation and other building structures from moisture from the soil and the roots of plants growing nearby, so large crops with long roots can be planted near the house;
• ground movement stops;
• laying the bases of garden paths with geotextiles protects them from trampling, blurring and other deformations;
• the lawn laid by this material is remarkably protected from weeds;
• With the help of a geopolotna, a reliable base is created for an artificial reservoir located at the dacha.

Application in drainage systems

Geotextiles have excellent drainage properties. It helps to prevent the leaching of soil particles and maintains soil fertility, due to which the service life of the drainage system is increased several times. In addition, the use of such a web when device allows you to use cheap coarse-grained materials, as a result of which soil leaching on the slopes is prevented. Due to the fact that geotextiles have a porous structure, drainage systems never clog. The structure of the material is maintained even with significant loads. This tissue prevents the germination of the root system of plants, protects the drainage system from the attacks of rodents and helps prevent the siltation of sand.

Thus, it is possible to use such material as geotextiles, the photo of which is presented in the article, in various fields. It has a large number of positive properties. Its application does not require special skills and high purchase costs, and the result will take a lot of fun. The popularity of this canvas is growing every year, and in the future we should expect an improvement in its properties.