The importance of edge treatment for weed control sheets.

The key point for reliable long-term use is not neglecting edge treatment in weed control measures.

In the maintenance and management of public facilities and roads, weed control sheets are widely used as an effective means of preventing weeds. However, there are not a few cases where grass has grown despite the installation of weed control sheets months or years later. The factors for failure vary by site, but one possible factor is inadequate edge treatment. - The edge between the weed control sheet and structures like concrete - The overlap between weed control sheets - The edge between the weed control sheet and guardrail posts Simply securing the weed control sheet with pins inevitably creates gaps at these edges. Weeds can grow through these small gaps, eventually pushing up the weed control sheet, and in severe cases, even lifting it up. To prevent this, edge treatment becomes crucial. To maintain the effectiveness of weed control sheets over a long period, design and construction management that includes edge treatment is essential. Incorporating edge treatment into the specifications from the design phase and thoroughly managing construction on-site directly contributes to reducing long-term maintenance costs.

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