{"product_id":"ratchet-strap-25mm-x-5mm-400kg","title":"Geo Matting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeo Matting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeo Matting is a permeable geotextile fabric used in retaining wall, drainage, landscaping, and civil works applications. It is designed to help separate soil from drainage material while still allowing water to pass through, making it an important accessory for concrete sleeper retaining wall drainage systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installed behind a retaining wall, geo matting helps keep soil and fine particles away from drainage gravel and ag pipe. This supports better long-term drainage performance, helps reduce erosion, and can assist in preventing drainage systems from becoming clogged with silt or soil movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geo matting \/ geotextile fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separates, filters, reinforces, protects, and drains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50m x 1m, 50m x 2m, and 100m x 2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120gsm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retaining wall drainage, soil separation, landscape drainage, erosion control, and construction ground works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permeable fabric allows water to pass through while helping retain granular soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installed between soil and drainage gravel behind concrete sleeper retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; text-align:left;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; text-align:left;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50m x 1m Geo Matting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e120gsm, 1.2mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eNarrow retaining wall drainage zones, small garden walls, planter walls, and tighter landscape drainage runs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50m x 2m Geo Matting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e120gsm, 1.2mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eWider drainage zones, medium retaining walls, larger garden walls, and general landscape separation work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100m x 2m Geo Matting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eAvailable by selected order option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eLonger wall runs, larger drainage projects, and bulk installation work where more coverage is required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeo matting is used as a separation and filtration layer. In a retaining wall drainage system, it is commonly placed between the retained soil and the drainage aggregate behind the wall. This helps stop fine soil particles from migrating into the gravel layer while still allowing water to move through the fabric and down toward the ag pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is important because drainage gravel and ag pipe need to remain open and free-draining. If soil washes into the drainage zone, the gravel can become contaminated and the ag pipe can become blocked. Over time, this may reduce drainage performance and increase water pressure behind the retaining wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Geo Matting Behind Retaining Walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparates soil and gravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent soil from mixing into the drainage aggregate behind the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters fine particles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows water through while helping hold back silt and granular soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports drainage performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps keep ag pipe and drainage gravel working more effectively over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces erosion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps control soil movement where ground has been disturbed during construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the drainage zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce contamination of clean drainage aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for landscaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for retaining walls, garden beds, drainage trenches, and general ground separation work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete sleeper retaining wall drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeotextile layer behind retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage gravel separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAg pipe protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden drainage systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape drainage trenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil stabilisation and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction areas with disturbed ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised garden beds and boundary drainage zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeo Matting and Ag Pipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeo matting works best as part of a complete retaining wall drainage system. A typical setup includes free-draining aggregate behind the wall, ag pipe at the base of the drainage zone, and geo matting placed between the soil and aggregate to reduce contamination from fine soil particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor clay-heavy sites, silty soils, or areas with poor drainage, geo matting becomes even more important because fine particles can migrate easily into the drainage zone. Using geo matting with clean drainage gravel and correctly installed ag pipe helps reduce the risk of blocked drainage and water pressure build-up behind the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstall geo matting so it separates the retained soil from the drainage aggregate. The fabric should overlap at joins and be positioned to prevent soil from washing into the gravel layer. Avoid tearing the fabric during backfilling, and make sure the drainage gravel and ag pipe remain clean during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeo matting should not be treated as a replacement for proper drainage design. A retaining wall still needs suitable ag pipe, free-draining aggregate, legal water discharge, correct backfill, appropriate steel posts, and footings designed for the wall height and site conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAg pipe drainage option:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ag-pipe-100mm-x-20m\"\u003eAg Pipe 100mm x 20m\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drainage-kit-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eDrainage Kit for Retaining Walls\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete sleeper range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/concrete-sleepers\"\u003eConcrete Retaining Wall Sleepers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel post range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steel-posts\"\u003eSteel Retaining Wall Posts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost mix option:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/post-mix-bags-20kg\"\u003ePost Mix Bags 20kg\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid set option:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rapid-set-bags-20kg-25mpa\"\u003eRapid Set Bags 20kg 25MPa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuides and Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeotextile guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/geotextile-fabric-retaining-walls-guide\"\u003eGeotextile Fabric for Retaining Walls: What It Does and How to Use It\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/retaining-wall-drainage-guide\"\u003eRetaining Wall Drainage Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAg pipe guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/ag-pipe-retaining-walls-guide\"\u003eAg Pipe for Retaining Walls: Size, Installation and Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/retaining-wall-backfill-guide\"\u003eRetaining Wall Backfill: What to Use and How to Compact It\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-build-concrete-sleeper-retaining-wall\"\u003eHow to Build a Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeo Matting is available in 50m x 1m, 50m x 2m, and 100m x 2m options. Delivery is available across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, and regional Australia. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-a-quote\"\u003eGet a free quote\u003c\/a\u003e for your retaining wall drainage and geotextile materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Retaining Walls Direct","offers":[{"title":"Geo Matting 50m x 1m | 120gsm | 1.2mm thick","offer_id":52293729583384,"sku":"GEO50","price":72.41,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Geo Matting 50m x 2m | 120gsm | 1.2mm thick","offer_id":52293729616152,"sku":"GEO1M50","price":133.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Geo Matting 100m x 2m ( By Quote)","offer_id":52293729648920,"sku":"GEO100","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5595\/3688\/files\/Geo-Matting-600x600.webp?v=1781647790","url":"https:\/\/www.retainingwallsdirect.com.au\/products\/ratchet-strap-25mm-x-5mm-400kg","provider":"Retaining Walls Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}