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Our total geosynthetic package has been continuously developed and expanded since 1995, providing all our customers with technical support, specification and design services, helping you find the solution to all your geosynthetic requirements.

A roll of Geogrid

Geosynthetic solutions

Geosynthetic products play an integral role in the majority of the building, civil and marine engineering projects. While the range of applications and uses is vast, the functions can be broken down into six broad categories: Separation, Protection, Filtration, Erosion control, Reinforcement and Drainage.

E'GRID reduces thicknesses of compounds and haul roads
Achieve significant savings

Reduce your projects carbon emissions with geogrids

Wrekin geogrids can play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions across a project. There's numerous ways this is achieved, including:

  • By reducing the amount of earthworks required on-site before the grids go into the ground. This reduces the amount of plant required, and their associated emissions.
  • Reducing the thickness of a haul road, compound or similar. This thickness is created with aggregate which requires extraction, processing, and transport. By minimising the aggregate you will significantly reduce embodied carbon. Wrekin geogrids can provide equivalent load bearing capabilities to sub-bases twice as thick, providing aggregate savings of up to 50%.
  • Minimising the likelihood of repairs. Geogrids provide reinforcement, leading to higher quality, stronger sub-bases, which can result in longer lasting and harder wearing installations, requiring less repairs and maintenance.

Geosynthetics ranges

Geosynthetic statistics

reduction available on the thickness of a compound or haul road.

50%

cost reductions available when using Wrekin Geogrid.

40%

of proven real world project experience.

20years

CO2e not emitted thanks to E'GRID installations during 2022.

>900t

GEOSYNTHETIC FUNCTIONS

Geosynthetics are used to fulfil a number of functions that significantly contribute to the good performance of soil related construction project, helping to overcome many common issues.

  • Reinforcement

    Strengthen the soil and aggregate layers as it distributes loads more evenly and reduces rutting .

    Reinforcement geosynthetic function
  • Separation

    A geosynthetic placed between soil layers creates a stronger surface area by preventing different-sized particles from mixing.

    Separation geosynthetics function
  • Filtration

    Restrict the uncontrolled movement of particles to allow the passage of fluids through the soil.

    Filtration geosynthetics function
  • Drainage

    Allow fluids and gasses to flow through the plane of the material and helps with surface water run-off.

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  • Protection

    Used as a stress reduction layer to prevent or reduce damage to an adjacent surface or layer.

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  • Containment

    Go one step further than separation, allowing for the containment of liquids and gasses in addition to soil particles.

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Geosynthetics in action

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A supportive team

We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including:

Initial project support

Listening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge.

Product specification

Our technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support.

Design schemes

Our talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings.

Advice and site meetings

We understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review

Contact us

Contact us

Whether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help.

Geosynthetics case studies

Related case study

Warner Brothers Studio

Wrekin helped Warner Brothers Studio and earthworks contractor Spadeoak to build new car parking areas as the land where they had previously built car parking on was being reclaimed for new buildings. Wrekin’s MultiTrack 1000 non woven geotextile was laid on the formation to provide separation and filtration.

Warner Brothers Studio
Warner Brothers Studio
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Related case study

Mostyn Sea Wall Repairs

When gale force winds combined with high tides on Thursday 5th December 2013, the result was the worst storm surge to hit North Wales in years. A solution devised jointly by Atkins, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited and Wrekin Products was agreed. Our geosynthetic products were used to aid the creation of a barrier against adverse weather.

Network Rail Wales
Network Rail Wales
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