Concrete grille: an indispensable element of landscape

In parking lots, sidewalks, in areas of mass recreation and on private plots, more and more often you can find the original cellular coating for drainage. It is the ideal solution to combine functionality and environmental friendliness. This is a concrete parking grid, modular system, easy to install and convenient to use.

How and what is it made of.

Decorative material is a concrete block stamped by casting or vibrocompression. Most often, a concrete lawn grid for parking has dimensions of 60? 40? 10 cm. It has several identical square or diamond-shaped through holes.

Production features

By-pass concrete trays with cast-iron gratings are made of concrete by two methods.

1. Casting method. In this case, the liquid concrete mix is ​​poured into molds and remains there until it solidifies. For hardening the construction is equipped with iron reinforcement.

1. Vibropressing method. The way in which high-strength trays with perfect geometry and high technical characteristics are obtained. Semi-dry mixture under high pressure is subjected to vibration. In the end, get a tray without voids, chips and cracks.

Note! Often, diamond drilling of holes is made to concrete, which makes it possible to install additions in the form of taps or connecting elements into a tray. Lattice products completed by the customer.

The advantages of decorative blocks

1. Cellular modules are very durable. For example, this coating perfectly maintains the weight not only of a passenger car, but also of a truck.
2. Today, a concrete lawn grate is indispensable in cities bound with asphalt. The grass makes its way through the cells, not interfering with the movement and pleasing the eyes.
3. The design does not create obstacles for water, passing it underground. At such a site will never be puddles and dirt.
4. The possibility of selection of finishes for the individual characteristics of the site. The size and shape of the tiles are adapted to the needs of most consumers.
5. Low price and decent quality products.

1. A wide range of colors allows you to realize any design idea. (See also the article Figures of concrete: how to do.)
2. Unlimited range of applications. The material is suitable for individual and large-scale use.
3. The modern lawn lattice for parking from concrete does not react to temperature drops, it is resistant to UV light and does not fade.
4. Manufacturers give a guarantee of at least 25 years of trouble-free service.
5. The car will not slip in any weather conditions.
6. Having issued an unreliable slope with blocks for parking, you will reliably strengthen it from shifts and fallings.
7. Equally important is the aesthetic side. Lawn grass will take root in the cells perfectly, not interfering, but only decorating the site or the path.

Scopes of drainage trays

1. Urban conditions, where it is necessary to ensure rain and melt water flows.
2. Where there is a need to move water some distance, a concrete tray with a grate is the cheapest and most practical method.
3. Drainage from rooftops. Water through the grate falls into the concrete ditch, then flows into the common sewer.
4. Where the site is fenced with concrete trays, waterlogging is never observed. Excess water is led away in a given direction.
5. In hot regions with irrigated agriculture, it is extremely useful to have a properly installed system on the site. Moisture will be controlled.
6. If you are washing the car in the yard, a concrete tray with a grill will help to get rid of the used water. The latter will allow the car to freely move the aryk at any time.

Laying grids

Finishing elements are so easy to work that any homeowner will be able to elevate a personal plot.

But for the improvement of large areas without special equipment and professionals can not do.

1. Remove the soil layer to a depth of about 40 cm and level the base.
2. To the concrete geogrid lay flat in all directions, the area is limited to the formwork of timber or boards.
3. Cover the substrate with 20 cm of sand with gravel or expanded clay.
4. From above pour sand 3-5 cm thick, then level the layer and carefully ram.

1. Put blocks in the right direction, focusing on the markings or formwork.
2. Voids - the cells are filled with fertile soil and sown with the seeds of lawn grass.
3. After completion of the work, the instruction manual recommends pouring over the finished site. This will give the desired shrinkage and help the seeds germinate faster.

Note! Although the elements are small in size, occasionally there is a need to separate them into pieces for fit. In this case cutting of reinforced concrete-concrete with diamond circles will come to the rescue. The tool allows you to cut any complexity into fragments of the desired size.

Water Disposal Devices

Leading or dumping of water by the method of a network of channels and aryks has been known since time immemorial. Until our times, the invention came in its original form, and only slightly modified. The channels are insulated with concrete lining to prevent moisture from entering the ground. (See also the article Protecting concrete from moisture: features.)

In the city almost at every step you can find a drainage concrete tray with cast-iron grating on top of it. It protects the channel from blockages by large fractions, prevents human injuries and provides passage of equipment.

Conclusion

Production successfully produce a lot of materials that facilitate our lives. Facing with plates with grass in the cells also decorate the area, and the tray will not allow water to spoil the life and mood.

Detailed information is available in the video in this article, there you will find a lot of new things.

And how diamond drilling of holes in concrete is carried out and reinforced concrete is cut with diamond circles in other materials on our website.