Why choose gravel grids or grass pavers?

Traditional hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt or paving stones often drain rainwater quickly into the sewer system. During heavy downpours, this can lead to overloading and flooding.

With gravel grids or grass pavers the surface remains permeable. Rainwater seeps through the top layer and infiltrates the subsoil. This keeps the driveway functional, stable and climate-friendly.

Why choose gravel grids or grass pavers?

Traditional hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt or paving stones often drain rainwater quickly into the sewer system. During heavy downpours, this can lead to overloading and flooding.

With gravel grids or grass pavers the surface remains permeable. Rainwater seeps through the top layer and infiltrates the subsoil. This keeps the driveway functional, stable and climate-friendly.

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Driveway with gravel grids

A gravel driveway has a natural, timeless look. Thanks to gravel grids, the gravel stays neatly in place and ruts or potholes form less quickly.

The installation is straightforward:

  • 1. Provide a solid foundation

    This forms the base of the driveway and bears the load of vehicles.

  • 2. Apply a levelling layer

    This layer ensures that the gravel grids lie flat and stable.

  • 3. Position the gravel panels

    The honeycomb structure holds the gravel in place and prevents it from shifting.

  • 4. Fill with suitable gravel

    Finish with a top layer so the panels become neatly invisible. For driveways with car traffic, it’s best to choose a gravel size of 8–16 mm. This provides a stable surface and prevents small stones from getting stuck in the tyres.

Driveway with grass pavers

Do you want a greener look? Then grass pavers are an interesting choice. They reinforce the sub-base while grass can continue to grow through the structure. Instead of gravel, the pavers are filled with adapted substrates. These ensure good water management, sufficient load-bearing capacity and a healthy base for the grass.

Grass pavers are particularly suitable for areas that are used less intensively, such as occasional parking spaces, access routes or green parking strips. With long-term or daily parking, the grass often gets too little light and water. In that case, gravel grids are usually the better choice.

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Driveway with grass pavers

Do you want a greener look? Then grass pavers are an interesting choice. They reinforce the sub-base while grass can continue to grow through the structure. Instead of gravel, the pavers are filled with adapted substrates. These ensure good water management, sufficient load-bearing capacity and a healthy base for the grass.

Grass pavers are particularly suitable for areas that are used less intensively, such as occasional parking spaces, access routes or green parking strips. With long-term or daily parking, the grass often gets too little light and water. In that case, gravel grids are usually the better choice.

Gravel or grass: what’s best to choose?

The right choice depends on the intended use:

  • Opt for gravel grids for driveways, car parks or areas with regular vehicle traffic. They are stable, low-maintenance and suitable for heavier use.
  • Opt for grass pavers if you want a green look and the area is used less often. Ideal for occasional parking spaces or projects where paving and greenery need to blend nicely.

In many projects, a combination is also a good option: gravel on the heavily used driving lanes and grass pavers on less heavily used parking bays or green areas.

Gravel or grass: what’s best to choose?

The right choice depends on the intended use:

  • Opt for gravel grids for driveways, car parks or areas with regular vehicle traffic. They are stable, low-maintenance and suitable for heavier use.
  • Opt for grass pavers if you want a green look and the area is used less often. Ideal for occasional parking spaces or projects where paving and greenery need to blend nicely.

In many projects, a combination is also a good option: gravel on the heavily used driving lanes and grass pavers on less heavily used parking bays or green areas.