How do you use the Cladco weed control mat?

To use a weed mat effectively beneath your decking, follow these steps: Prepare the ground Remove any existing plants, weeds, roots, stones, or debris. Level the soil so the mat can sit flat. Lay the weed mat...

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Introduction

Weed Mat 15cm Ground Pins - Bag of 20

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Cladco Heavy-Duty Weed Control Mat

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Weed Mat & Pins Bundle

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Our Heavy Duty Weed Membrane

Choosing heavy duty weed membrane gives you extra peace of mind when it comes to preventing unwanted plant growth. As an effective weed control method, installing our weed membrane first will eliminate the need to remove weeds from underneath decking boards later down the line.

With a 100gsm thickness and 2m wide, our weed membrane and pins bundle will give you the best possible coverage and protection, remaining breathable once installed to allow nutrients and water to pass through to the soil while preventing sunlight from entering.

How to Install Your Weed Membrane

Once you’ve decided on the area to be covered, clear away existing plants, weeds or materials that might be obstructing the ground. Remove any turf and make sure the ground is level before laying weed membrane.

Ensure you have enough weed membrane to cover the full area without gaps. Allow for adequate overlap of membrane to prevent weeds growing through, pinning down where required.

Finish installing the weed membrane with a suitable covering such as chippings, bark or stones so no membrane is exposed. Covering the membrane will extend the lifespan of the fabric and prevent weed growth for years to come.

FAQs

The breathable polypropylene crossfibre material allows water and nutrients to get through the mat to the soil and is held in place with the Pins to stop weeds from being able to penetrate the surface.

Yes, if there is any existing debris such as stones or weeds, they will need to be removed before the mat is laid down. The area also needs to be forked lightly to ensure that the Weed Mat functions to the best of its ability.

To use a weed mat effectively beneath your decking, follow these steps:

Prepare the ground

Remove any existing plants, weeds, roots, stones, or debris. Level the soil so the mat can sit flat.
Lay the weed mat

Roll out the weed control fabric across the prepared area. Cut it to size if needed. Ensure you overlap any joins so there are no gaps where weeds could grow through. You can secure the mat with ground pins to keep it in place.
Cover the weed mat

Once laid, cover the membrane with your chosen material—such as gravel, chippings, bark, or stones. This protects the fabric from UV exposure and helps extend its lifespan.
Build your decking on top

With the weed mat installed and covered, you can begin constructing the decking subframe. The mat will help keep the base area tidy and reduce long‑term maintenance.

This will extend the lifespan of the weed mat and prevent weeds in the area for years to come.

Each peg has a set of three barbs along the edges which helps secure the peg in the ground and prevent the weed mmat from becoming loose.

A thin layer of sand can be put down under the membrane to protect the material, however, this is not necessary for weed membrane to work effectively.

If installed correctly, plants will not grow through heavy duty weed membrane. It’s important to effectively remove all plants and their roots before laying weed membrane down to prevent this.

We do not recommend installing weed membrane over existing weeds or plants, as this will not guarantee to stop them from growing and may possibly damage the fabric.

Yes. Cladco heavy duty weed membrane allows for water and nutrients to pass through to the soil underneath, while preventing natural daylight from entering.