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Grass Overflow Parking

No matter if you have a busy business or are hosting events that require overflow car parks, you undoubtedly know the issues that can arise when cars park on grassed areas. Our reinforcement mesh is a recycled plastic mesh that can be quickly and easily installed on grass overflow parking areas to make getting in and out of spaces easy. For areas which face heavier traffic, our Bodpave solutions can be filled with grass or gravel in areas where grass parking is frequent. If you want to minimise grass wear or the mud caused by cars, our grass reinforcement solutions provide practical and reliable parking areas for vehicles.

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Protect your grass overflow parking areas! Our protection mesh is designed to be laid over grass so that it can grow through the mesh and create a natural look. It is made of durable material, making it a great permanent solution for industrial and residential applications alike. It also provides a slip-resistant surface for pedestrians and cars, reducing the potential for accidents.

For regular / multiple vehicle use and creating long-term car parks on grass areas, we generally recommend our Heavy Duty Protection Mesh, which will protect grass from vehicles including cars, golf buggies and lorries up to 7.5 tonnes. 

  • Parking year-round on grass 
  • Maintains the aesthetics of your grass by reducing rutting, smearing and wear caused by pedestrians and cars
  • Grass grows through quickly to hide the mesh, giving a natural look
  • Slip resistance to minimise hazards
  • Can be placed directly on top of grass making for easy installation 

Problems & Solutions

I want to park on grass on driveway without causing damage, mud, or bogginessThe primary solution would be the GrassProtecta Medium and the GrassProtecta Heavy. Both are designed to take the weight of a car, but the choice of grade is all down to the ground / local conditions and amount of use.

If the ground is sandy, drains well, is well grassed and is generally flat and even, then the medium grade is likely to work well.  Also, if the area is likely to be sparingly used and / or in the warmer months of the year, then the medium grade is likely to be the best choice.

If the ground is a standard clay / sandy loam, drains well, flat, and even, the heavy grade is likely to be the correct choice for all year-round use.  The heavy grade will give the strongest footprint which is especially required in winter.  Also, if the vehicle is 2 tonnes to 7.5 tonnes, then again, the heavy grade would be the appropriate choice.

I want to park on a gravel drivewayThe correct product for car parking on a gravel driveway, that would be secure, long lasting and need very little maintenance, is a gravel filled permeable cellular grid like Bodpave 40.  Bodpave 40, when installed correctly, has been designed to hold gravel well, and to resist the damaging effects of the twisting and turning of cars.  All permeable cellular grids like Bodpave 40, need a hardcore base to support the grid.  Bodpave 40 has been designed to work well either with current hardcore so an existing driveway can be upgraded or on a new driveway.  Full installation and specification guidelines are available on the Grassmats website.

I'm looking to turn an existing field into overflow parking / event parkingEither the GrassProtecta Medium or GrassProtecta Heavy is the correct choice.  For both options, the ground, preferably, should be fully grassed, have reasonable drainage and be flat and even.  For events that are mainly in the warmer months and the use expected to be light, then GrassProtecta Medium is likely to work well.   GrassProtecta Heavy is the regular choice when the anticipated use of the car park is going to be all year round.  GrassProtecta heavy will give an improved performance on the colder wetter days the mesh.  This is because GrassProtecta heavy will give the strongest footprint and the greatest depth of grass entanglement giving stronger capabilities and so is likely to work to expectations.  For larger sites it is strongly advised that contact is made with Grassmats Technical.  Grassmats offer site visits to confirm suitability.

I want to park on grass without it becoming a hazard / I want to turn grass verges into parking spacesTo be able to park on grass or a grass verge,  keep the grass, and neutralize the damaging effects of a moving car,  GrassProtecta is the usual choice.  GrassProtecta can be easily installed with little preparation and requires scant maintenance.  GrassProtecta Medium or GrassProtecta Heavy are both used for parking on grass.  The GrassProtecta Medium is the best choice when the need to park is only in the warmer months or the need is infrequent and light.  When the need for parking can be intense or all year round, the GrassProtecta heavy is generally the correct choice.

I need grass parking areas to have access roadsDepending on ground conditions, how much use the proposed car park is going to have and what time of the year the car park is going to be used, either GrassProtecta Heavy or Bodpave will be the solution.  Also, the size if the car park will influence the solution.

If ground conditions are good, the site is not being used every day and the use is mainly in the summer for then GrassProtecta is the likely answer.  The access / reversing aisles in GrassProtecta and the parking spaces left without cover.

If the car park is going to be used throughout the year, and most days then a Grass Permeable Grid like Bodpave 85 should be considered.  It is advised contact is made with Grassmats technical to discuss options.

I need the best solution for permeable grass year-round / winter parkingDepending on ground conditions and how often the car parking areas are going to be used, then either GrassProtecta Heavy or a permeable grass paver like Bodpave will.  It is advised contact is made with Grassmats technical to discuss options.

FAQs

Do I need hardcore under Bodpave 85 & Bodpave 40?Yes, if the traffic is going to be cars or heavier.  For pedestrian traffic, please contact the Grassmats Ltd Technical Team

Is Bodpave, with a grass finish, suitable for a driveway?When a permeable cellular paver is used for an access route or a driveway, a grass finish is generally not suitable.  Although the route is likely to remain stable the grass is mostly lost due to the movements of the car tyres.

Is Bodpave, with a grass finish suitable for a car park?Bodpave 85 with a grass finish can be used in a car park but, due to the wearing action of the car tyres moving and turning on the access aisles, it is advisable to consider using gravel as the fill on the movement and reversing access aisles and grass for the parking bays.

What type and size of gravel is the best for Bodpave?Bodpave 85 with a grass finish car be used in a car park but, due to the wearing action of the car tyres moving and turning on the access aisles, it is advisable to consider using gravel as the fill on the movement and reversing access aisles and grass for the parking bays.

Is Bodpave made from recycled plastics?Both Bodpave 85 & Bodpave 40 are fully made from recycled plastics.

Customer Review

★★★★★

“Second time I have used. Extremely quick delivery and excellent product. The first time I used this mat, I wasn't sure but it is now completely invisible on a grass area at my house used for temporary carparking. Really impressed and the medium gauge is perfect for utilisation with occasional small vehicle parking. Protects grass and avoids tyre furrows.”

Jeremy — Grass Reinforcement Mesh Medium (13mm) - 1m x 10m

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Year Round Traffic

Protect your grass all year round with our heavy duty grass protection mesh, suitable for all weather conditions and durable enough to last. 

Environmentally Friendly

Made from 100% recycled high density polyethylene, our grass protection mesh is not only non-toxic, but it is also sustainable. 

Seasonal Events

For seasonal or day long events, we recommend our medium or heavy duty grass protection mesh, resistant to not only pedestrian foot traffic, but vehicle traffic.

Durable

Designed to last for years to come, Bodpave is a secure and reliable long term ground maintenance solution - it is also SuDS compliant to help improve drainage.

Easy Installation

Grass protection mesh is incredibly easy to install, it simply needs rolling out and pinning to the ground using metal u pins - this also makes it easy to reposition if needed.

Year Round Protection

Bodpave can be used with grass or gravel, so depending on your needs you can maintain natural, green areas year round and encourage grass growth, or create gravel areas to combat damage caused by heavy vehicle traffic.

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Grassmats Limited
Registered office: Second Avenue, Radnor Park Industrial Estate,
Congleton, Cheshire, England, CW12 4XJ
Company No. 12409182 · VAT No. 344745584