Effective Weed Suppression for Pebble and Resin Bound Floors

Why Use a Weed Membrane Under Resin Bound Surfaces?

Even when using permeable surfaces like resin bound gravel or decorative pebble floors, weeds may find their way through gaps or from beneath the installation. A high-quality geotextile weed membrane, such as the Groundtex Woven Weed Membrane, provides a physical barrier that greatly reduces the risk of persistent weeds emerging, while still allowing rainwater to drain naturally.

How to Achieve Lasting Weed Suppression

• Prepare the area thoroughly: Remove all existing vegetation before installing your base.
• Lay the weed membrane: Ensure full coverage of the area, overlapping edges to prevent gaps where weeds could penetrate.
• Install your sub-base: The membrane is best placed between the soil and a compacted layer of MOT type 1 or similar aggregate for added stability.
• Add your resin bound system: Follow with your chosen pebble and resin mix, as in the Flowstone permeable floor kit.

With these steps, ongoing weed control is straightforward, only needing occasional inspection at the surface edges during routine maintenance.

When Is Weed Suppression Essential?

Weed suppression is particularly important for driveways, patios, and pathways in gardens or landscaped spaces where ongoing growth can spoil the look or create slip hazards. It is also vital when renovating older areas where established weeds may persist below the surface, making a robust membrane the best defence for a lasting finish.