How to use matting?

[Syncro]

I'm going to run about 500' of driveway over some pretty wet ground and am thinking about using a matt but am not really sure how or where to place it, or for that matter if its really necessary. Anyone knowledgeble on this? I will install culverts to allow water to flow under the driveway and finished road grade will be about 18" over existing, probably using DG over a 6" gravel base.

 

[inveresk]

Have a look at this web site which provides a good overview of geotextile use.

Propex geotextile

 

[JimMorrissey]

I'm using it now on a driveway. It's amazing stuff....definitlely worth the cost in the long run, even scraps of the stuff help out to stabilize an area. Unless you're on sand or a natural gravel base, I wouldn't not use it.

 

[Syncro]

OK, sounds like the way to go! Great website also, many thanks, it clearly shows how/where/why. I've priced it locally at ~$500 for a 12.5'x435' roll. I also called a mgf direct and was told its ~$375 per roll drop shipped, 6 or more rolls. When we start the house thats the way I'll go. I'll post a few pics when we get started on the driveway (aka when the rain stops)

 

[inveresk]

You might want to email Propex or Nilex who will both help with the right spec. for the geotextile, given your expected road traffic and your soil conditions. I used non-woven (cheaper than woven). The price you've been quoted is about what I paid for a full roll 15' wide.