Weed Control Fabric Installation Method

Remove weeds

When weeds are present, remove as many as possible and level the ground to create a smooth surface.
For more detail about Xavan® weed control fabric and Plantex® weed control fabric

Preparation for the installation of the weed control fabric

Scissors or cutter, hammer



- Crushed rocks
Deterioration caused by UV rays can be alleviated if crushed rocks are placed on the weed control fabric.
The effect is semi-permanent.

Preparation for installation

When weeds are present, remove as many as possible and level the ground.

Installation of fabric

Recommended height of the lifted section of fabric at the edge of curbstones and blocks is 5 cm or more.

Sheet overlap margin

Overlap the fabric for more than 10 cm.
*In the photograph, the overlap section is 20 cm.
*Please increase the overlap margin when necessary (i.e. when strong weeds are growing densely).

Pinning

When applying the fabric beneath gravel, temporary pinning of the fabric with plastic pins is recommended. When applying fabric without a covering, use U-shaped pins or L-shaped pins depending on the hardness of the soil. When used with Weed Control Washer® and Weed Control Patch®, the growth of weeds around the pinholes and flattening of the fabric can be reduced, and the fabric can be set more securely.

Completion of fabric installation

Sheet installation is completed when the fabric is laid without any gaps.

Covering with gravel

The installation is complete when the fabric is uniformly covered with gravel with a thickness of about 5 cm.

Lift the fabric for the length to be laid beyond the tree trunk as shown in the photograph.

The fabric length tends to be too short. Please lift the fabric longer than seems required.
Apply the fabric to the corner of the tree trunk and soil.

Cut the fabric using a cutter from the top to the bottom sections targeting the center of the tree trunk.

Spread the cut sections and press the fabric more snugly around the tree.

While the fabric is being applied to the corner, create another vertical cut at about 50 mm from the first cut on both sides. Repeat this procedure.

Fold the cut triangle sections inward to hide them.

The installation is complete when the fabric is tightly adhered to the trunk (or a structure). The entire process is complete when the fabric is secured with pins.

Create cuts in the fabric and apply without creating gaps.

Apply the fabric beneath the obstacles whenever possible.

Weeds can be controlled more effectively when cuts in the fabric are not exposed if possible because it will prevent weeds from growing from the cuts.

Place a fabric over the catch basin. Place a cutter blade at the edge of the catch basin and cut out cleanly.

Please use caution because when cuts are too large, it will increase the possibility of weed growth through the gap.

Provide weed control fabric glue and special glue guns.

The nozzle at the tip of the glue can be cut.
When the nozzle is cut to 8 mm as indicated with a guideline, it can be applied for about 15 to 20 m.

When adhering fabric to cornerstones, the adhesive force can be increased by removing sand and dust from the surface using a wire brush or other tools before installation.

After laying the weed control fabric, insert the nozzle between the fabric and surface to be adhered to and apply the glue.

After injecting glue, press the fabric from the top to create firm adhesion. (Press firmly until the pressed glue slightly oozes out through the fabric.)

The adhesion is complete when the glue is dry and hardened.

Clean concrete surface using wire brush or other tools before placing a tape.

After cleaning, paste the tape at the edge of a fabric symmetrically at both sides for 5 cm.

The installation is complete when the pasted tape is pressed from the top to create firm adhesion.