Why choose gravel grids or grass pavers?
Traditional hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt or paving bricks often drain rainwater quickly into the sewer. During heavy downpours, that can lead to overloading and flooding.
With gravel grids or grass pavers the surface remains permeable. Rainwater seeps through the top layer and infiltrates into 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 bricks often drain rainwater quickly into the sewer. During heavy downpours, that can lead to overloading and flooding.
With gravel grids or grass pavers the surface remains permeable. Rainwater seeps through the top layer and infiltrates into the subsoil. This keeps the driveway functional, stable and climate-friendly.
Driveway with gravel grids
A gravel driveway has a natural, timeless look. Thanks to gravel grids, the gravel stays neatly in place and tracks or ruts form less quickly.
Installation is straightforward:
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1. Provide a solid foundation
This forms the base of the driveway and bears the load of vehicles.
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2. Apply a levelling layer
This layer ensures that the gravel grids lie flat and stable.
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3. Place the gravel grids
The honeycomb structure holds the gravel in place and prevents it from shifting.
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4. Fill with suitable gravel
Finish off with a top layer so the panels become nicely invisible. For driveways with car traffic, it’s best to choose a gravel size of 8–16 mm. That ensures a stable surface and prevents small stones from getting stuck in the tyre treads.
Driveway with grass pavers
Want a greener look? Then grass pavers are an interesting choice. They reinforce the base, while grass can continue to grow through the structure. Instead of gravel, the pavers are filled with specially 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.
Driveway with grass pavers
Want a greener look? Then grass pavers are an interesting choice. They reinforce the base, while grass can continue to grow through the structure. Instead of gravel, the pavers are filled with specially 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 the best choice?
The right choice depends on how it will be used:
- Choose gravel grids for driveways, car parks or areas with regular car traffic. They are stable, low-maintenance and suitable for heavier use.
- Choose grass pavers when you want a green look and the area is used less often. Ideal for occasional parking spaces or projects where hard surfacing and greenery need to work well together.
In many projects, a combination is also a good option: gravel on the intensively used driving lanes and grass pavers on less heavily used parking bays or green areas.
Gravel or grass: what’s the best choice?
The right choice depends on how it will be used:
- Choose gravel grids for driveways, car parks or areas with regular car traffic. They are stable, low-maintenance and suitable for heavier use.
- Choose grass pavers when you want a green look and the area is used less often. Ideal for occasional parking spaces or projects where hard surfacing and greenery need to work well together.
In many projects, a combination is also a good option: gravel on the intensively used driving lanes and grass pavers on less heavily used parking bays or green areas.