VEGETATION CONTROL MATTING

NO HERBICIDES, NO MOWINGVEGETATIONCONTROLMATTING

Regupol ®Vegetation ControlReliable Vegetation ControlFor decades, Regupol ® Vegetation Control Mats have beena proven product for avoiding unwanted vegetation. Theirutilization bypasses the unpopular application of herbicides,permanently prevents unwanted growth and makes frequentmowing unnecessary. The mats preclude the penetrationof UV light, thus the plants underneath the mats are nolonger able to grow. Regupol ® Vegetation Control Mats arepermeable to water, thus preserving microbial soil life andavoiding erosion. The mats lie safely and firmly in positiondue to their weight. The material composition sees to it thatthey will never rot.Technical DetailsBase MaterialElastomeric grain compound with special modification toinhibit vegetation growth.Delivery Formatssupplied in rolls, width: 1,250 or 1,500 mmthickness: 8-10 mm, other thicknesses upon request; cutsin special dimensions are also available to fit around fencingposts, for examplePatent number: DE 100 37986Application Example: RailwayRegupol ® Vegetation Control Mats are used on high-speedrailway tracks, railway signalling and railway track systems.In the past, it was necessary to close down frequently usedrail tracks during mowing works in view of staff safety.Regupol ® Vegetation Control Mats are also perfectly suitedas working surfaces and for maintenance paths. As shownon the right, an area about 1,000 m 2 has been installed asa maintenance path at Westerland’s car train terminal inGermany. The convincing effect of the mat consists not onlyin inhibiting vegetation growth but also in creating a non-slipsurface.Tested by Deutsche Bahn AG (German national railwaycompany) for suitability and reliability.2 | www.regupol.com.au

Regupol ®Vegetation ControlApplication Example: FencesApplication Example: AirportsEven where the fences are anchored to the ground for safetyreasons, solutions for vegetation control are possible bysealing the mat at the wire and pillar with a special joint filter.The most economical way of installation is by sliding thematerial under the fences. Preventing vegetation growth iscompleted by perfect sealing along the seams.Navigation lights, signs and fences now remain maintenancefreewith Regupol ® Vegetation Control Mats. Therefore it issufficient to monitor the areas by sight from a vehicle.Important: Due to the reduced need for mowing, fewer birdsare attracted.3 | www.regupol.com.au

Regupol ®Vegetation ControlMore Application Areas– buildings/areas needing protection, high-securityareas such as barracks, industrial premises, embassies,etc.– transmitter systems– areas adjacent to roads– building sites and roadworks– private gardens– plantations, garden centres4 | www.regupol.com.au

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