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Innovative products for road construction and landscaping landscaping Protect against erosion – a simple and flexible way to reinforce inclines and drainage trenches.

Erosion protection The advantages at a glance – ProGrassFlex provides flexible reinforcement for inclines – Erosion protection that is easy to install – Near-natural implementation – ProGrassFlex is economical to install – Suitable for various bed sizes – ProGrassFlex comes pre-assembled – Up to 90% of the surface area can be covered in vegetation in harmony with nature 3-part ProGrassFlex standard element From ProGrass to ProGrassFlex The high-quality ProGrass honeycomb lawn protection forms the basis of ProGrassFlex. This ensures that the surface remains unsealed and that vegetation is...

on made easy landscaping Erosion without protection Trenches not protected against erosion are at enormous risk during periods of strong rain. ProGrassFlex protects against erosion. ProGrassFlex is the simple and flexible way to reinforce inclines and drainage trenches, catchment drains, side ditches or open blind drains exposed to temporary flooding. Erosion protection with ProGrassFlex As an example, taking half a metre at a time is a single work step, ProGrassFlex can be used permanently to protect a standard trench profile with a varying bed width against erosion. Near-natural...

Installation exampl Erosion protection for large-scale projects using trench systems, implemented with various ProGlassFlex installations. Adaptable Detail of an installation example with an extreme incline of approximately 30°. The infill material has a grain size of approx. 16/45. The detail diagram shows how well the elements adapt to the trench profile.

The low material content of the ProGrassFlex elements means that trenches can be made to look very natural. Approximately 90% of the surface remain available for vegetation. Expandable The ProGrassFlex elements can be extended if needed by using any number of ProGrass panels. This means, for example, that the transition from a trench to an adjoining incline is easy to create.

m 1. Preparing the trench profile It is often sufficient to create the trench profile with a profile backhoe (bed width approx. 40 cm) with a side incline of 1:1 or 1:1.5 or similar, pulling it along evenly and slightly compacting the soil by pressing against it. m 2. Inserting the elements The pre-packaged ProGrassFlex elements are inserted into the prepared trench profile and aligned. A further element is inserted following final positioning. m 3. Installation of ground pegs Ground pegs are recommended for inclines > 3%. Only structural steel should be used as a material for ground...

Basic product: ProGrass honeycomb lawn protection Element format: see dimensions alongside and below Material: HD-PE regranulate, unmixed, environmentally neutral Colour: anthracite, green. Other colours on request. Structure: Stable honeycomb structure with approx. 90% lawn/vegetation. Flex connection: The individual panels are intercom nected with two clip hinges per panel. Lengthwise connection: The elements are connected lengthwise using U-clips. Installation angle: variable, from +90° to -90° Pre-assembly: ProGrass+Flex elements are delivered in a format ready for installation....

Road Edge Pave Mega Leaf' Ritter GmbH, Landscaping Kaufbeurer Strasse 55 86830 Schwabmunchen, Germany Tel +49 8232 5003-32 Fax +49 8232 5003-51 prograss@ritter-landscaping.de The written and verbal advice we provide regarding the application of our products is based on experience. It is provided to the best of our knowledge and should be regarded as non-binding. The user is ultimately responsible for the use and processing of the products. Colour deviations and slight deviations in weight and format are possible, due to the use of recycled materials. Subject to technical changes.