Re: Geotextile Fabric

Posted by Rod (NH) on January 28, 2005 at 09:26:49 from (64.140.200.138):

In Reply to: Geotextile Fabric posted by Matt Smith on January 28, 2005 at 08:13:01:

Hi Matt,

I have used geotextile fabric in my driveway. I had one area (about 450 ft long) that was particularly unstable in the Springtime and would become essentially impassable for a while. Instead of massive excavation and replacement of soil, I used a geotextile fabric, about 4" of 1-1/2" crushed stone on top of it and then about 3" or 4" of crushed bank run gravel. That was about eight years ago and I have not had a problem. the stuff works slick. I am a firm believer.

I bought mine at Waste, Inc. in N.H. They supply municipal and utility supplies for roadway and septic construction. You should have a similar supplier near you. Try your yellow pages.

There are several types. See here for some general information. The stuff I used was specifically for road stabilization and is a woven fabric with a very fine mesh - and strong.

When I bought mine in 1998 it was about $1 per foot. I bought a 500' roll x 12' wide for $498.00.

It is NOT the same stuff as Tyvek or any other housewrap material.

Rod

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