I don't disagree with the mat as an attempted improvement but you need some drainage. That wet-spot should be six-inches or more higher than any puddle of water around, a 4% crown or 4% slope is ideal to keep the soil solid.
a wonderful product that probably cant be beaten on a slope. can it be used on a slope? i know it can because ive seen that video which is a long way around suggesting that you include a link for your video where it is used in a more challenging situation than this. after working in the earthmoving industry in perth, i was truly impressed at the potential of crushed limestone as a roadbase. it would be suitable in this location but the driveway would need to be boxed (dug) out. compaction is not necessary but speeds up the hardening process. it never puddles like roadbase and over time it gets harder and harder. it is often the waste product that needs to be removed to get to the good limestone so it is cheap. cheap in perth anyway.
Absolutely. The geomesh acts to stabilise the blocks without needing sand though. Speeding up the fix and allowing for slope, which sand will fail on. It’s a pretty remarkable product.
Depends on location. The concrete blocks help to secure the mat better and slow and spread out the flow of water. There’s good reason why this stuff is used in major road projects and not just gravel.
We really, really need this for our creek crossing!!
I did my steep, long driveway with this. ALWAYS BEING WASHED OUT. Fantastic problem solver.
Thanks for the feedback Martin! Apprecaite your support!
That is one beautiful carpet of concrete. Dam good idea.
Make sure you do a follow up video in 6 months time love to see how it’s working
I’ll see if I can mate. Cheers
Agreed!
What a bloody cracker of an idea! Could be useful over here in NZ.
This is just what I’ve been looking for. Great vid a usual 👍
I don't disagree with the mat as an attempted improvement but you need some drainage. That wet-spot should be six-inches or more higher than any puddle of water around, a 4% crown or 4% slope is ideal to keep the soil solid.
That’s an excellent product Tim, thanks for the quick and dirty demonstration of it. I can definitely see a use for it on our farm.
Great little Aussie company too. They are lovely people.
@@FarmLearningTim THANK YOU for the great plug and feedback!
Good morning, Tim, brilliant video. That concrete mat is the bees' knees, Cheers
a wonderful product that probably cant be beaten on a slope. can it be used on a slope? i know it can because ive seen that video which is a long way around suggesting that you include a link for your video where it is used in a more challenging situation than this. after working in the earthmoving industry in perth, i was truly impressed at the potential of crushed limestone as a roadbase. it would be suitable in this location but the driveway would need to be boxed (dug) out. compaction is not necessary but speeds up the hardening process. it never puddles like roadbase and over time it gets harder and harder. it is often the waste product that needs to be removed to get to the good limestone so it is cheap. cheap in perth anyway.
Wondering why he didn't roll the 2nd one from where he was to the other end?
I'd like to see that area in 2 years time. I'm skeptical.
Would these work in areas that flood? Where Water Pools?
You need to insert the laff in there after you comment “ not far to fall” 😂😂😂 like the one on your intro
Hahaha!
Whats the stuff cost
Link in description mate.
Can sand be placed on top then compacted with a plate tamper, as would be done with paving blocks ?
Absolutely. The geomesh acts to stabilise the blocks without needing sand though. Speeding up the fix and allowing for slope, which sand will fail on. It’s a pretty remarkable product.
Wouldn't geotextile fabric with standard gravel on top accomplish the same thing at a much lower cost.
Depends on location. The concrete blocks help to secure the mat better and slow and spread out the flow of water. There’s good reason why this stuff is used in major road projects and not just gravel.
Where are they available ?
Link in description mate.
Lara Geelong I found
What about cattle yards?
How much per meter?
Australian Concrete Mats at Mullumbimby.
I am not convinced for a permenant solution, I would love to be proven wrong though as In that case I would use it
Nothing's permanent with thousands of pounds of cattle or sheep tromping over an area. It's always going to require maintenance.
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Mud I thought they ment concrete.
It’s in the video title mate
You really need too get onto better homes and gardens boss
Would kick ass👌🏻👍🏻