Today, the most common form of transport is personal vehicles such as cars. It was calculated that in 2018 there were upwards of 38.2 million active vehicles on the streets of the UK, this number would have only increased over the last couple of years. It is clear that the use of cars offers people a vast number of benefits which include;  

• Convenience and independence
• Saves time
• Easy shopping and transportation of heavy items
• Best for daily commutes and short errands
• Allows traveling with a large group of friends
• Fuel-efficiency means lower transportation costs
• Safe mode of transportation

With this constant increase the demand for parking spaces is becoming more apparent. Studies found that 64% of people will check for parking availability before travelling, with the lack of parking being the cause of refusing to book somewhere or cancellations! Companies with close and capable parking are more likely to have a constant stream of customers which just clarifies the importance of parking availability.

With this increased demand on public spaces within the UK it is vital for sites to maximise the parking available else it will cause loss of business. There are solutions to increase your parking spaces and avoid this loss of business such as extending your car park and creating an overspill car park.

However, overspill car parks present a range of issues for sites and can fast become unattractive. Regarding car park expansion there are numerous obstacles and needs to consider such as; increased drainage, possible ground reinforcement, protected trees in the area preventing construction work and more.

Geosynthetics Ltd can help with all these potential obstacles and others! Our high-quality civil engineering products satisfy a wide range of applications and provide sustainable solutions. We also have an in-house team of fully qualified civil and Geotechnical Engineers to provide customers with technical support and offer the most cost-effective solution saving you time and money. The Geosynthetics Grass and Gravel Range provides answers to a variety of traffic needs whilst maintaining the sites aesthetics. Our installations can be seen at many National Trust sites across the UK and we have products to cater for all types of parking requirements.

Geosynthetics Grass Protection Solutions Include;

1. Turfmesh is a range of extruded plastic grass reinforcement products ideal for use in overspill car parks and for access routes through grass fields. Being flexible Turfmesh can be laid onto existing or newly laid turf and reduces ground rutting and grass damage. This makes it a practical solution for the landscaping, leisure and educational sectors.

2. Golpla grass and gravel pavers offer huge benefits to any site. Uniquely they can be delivered with grass already established in the units, we call it Golpla Pre Grown. This speeds up installation time and availability of the car park compared with soil and seed. The pavers come in a range of colours to match any gravel infill for instant aesthetics and SuDS compliance.

3. The newest addition to the Geosynthetics grass and gravel range is Total Traffic Exopave (TTE^®). Designed for applications up to 40 tonne HGV it can be filled with grass, gravel and our unique TTE block inserts which are available in light grey, red and anthracite. Unlike many of its competitors, Total Traffic Exopave (TTE^®) has both high compressive strength and high shear strength. This makes it the perfect solution for permanent and overspill coach, construction, HGV and farm parking.

Benefits of using Geosynthetics permanent and overspill car parks:

• Tried and Tested Solutions
• Customisation of product finish
• Heavy Duty Products
• Pre-Grown options for instant aesthetics
• High profile case studies available
• Free technical seminars
• Next day delivery

If you are struggling to decide which product would be best for your project Geosynthetics employs a team of specialists in a range of areas like Grass and Gravel Reinforcement and Tree Root Protection in order to give customers the best possible advice. Solutions can be built using the in-house Civil Engineers which consider site specific requirements such as poor soil condition, tree root protection areas and weight limits.

For more information on parking solutions offered by Geosynthetics please contact our internal sales team member Georgia Tallis on 01455 617139 or email [email protected]. Geosynthetics also offer a range of training seminars on the subject of creating permanent and overspill car parks click here to find out more /seminar/alternatives-to-conventional-surfacing-solutions.