📏 Geotextile Calculator
Calculate how much landscape fabric you need for weed control under patios, walkways, and garden beds.
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About Geotextile Fabric
What is Geotextile Fabric?
Geotextile fabric, also called landscape fabric or weed barrier, is a permeable material placed under hardscapes and in gardens to prevent weed growth while allowing water drainage.
Common Applications
- Under patios: Prevents weeds between pavers
- Under walkways: Stabilizes base material
- Under retaining walls: Prevents soil migration
- Garden beds: Weed control with mulch on top
- Drainage: Wraps for French drains
Installation Tips
- Excavate area to proper depth first
- Remove all vegetation and rocks
- Overlap edges by 6-12 inches
- Secure with landscape staples every 3-5 feet
- Cover with base material immediately
Roll Sizes
- 3' x 50': Small projects, garden beds
- 4' x 100': Walkways, small patios
- 6' x 100': Most common - patios and walkways
- 12' x 150': Large projects, driveways
- 15' x 300': Commercial applications