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GrassProtecta
Typar Standard & Heavy Grade
GrassProtecta
Professional-Grade Grass Reinforcement
Roll-out HDPE mesh that installs straight onto existing grass — no excavation, no base, no paving. The grass grows through and locks it in.
- Carries cars, trucks & RVs
- Installs on the surface — no digging
- Free shipping · (800) 524-4161
- 432ft²Per roll
- 8tonsPer axle, imposed load
- 100%Permeable surface
- 2Grades stocked
Choose Your Grade
Grass Reinforcement Mesh For Parking, Paths And Access Routes
GrassProtecta grass reinforcement mesh is a thick HDPE mesh supplied on a roll and laid directly onto existing grass to protect, reinforce and stabilize the surface against wear from pedestrian and vehicle traffic. It is the fix for grass that ruts and turns to mud under use — without paving it over. The sward grows up through the apertures and knits around the mesh strands, so a wheel load spreads across a wide area instead of concentrating in a tire print. Landscape Discount stocks both Typar grades on the 6.56′ × 65.6′ roll, plus the steel U-pins that fix them down.
Every order ships free. Not sure which grade your traffic calls for? The comparison below covers thickness, load and applications, and the FAQ answers the questions that come up most — starting with how long to wait before you use the surface.
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Typar Steel U-Pins
Typar · Steel U-Pins · Model 041824 A bag of 50 steel U-pins for securing grass and ground reinforcement mesh — GrassProtecta, TurfP...
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GrassProtecta Grass Reinforcement Mesh - 6.56' x 65.6' Roll - 432 Sq. Ft. - Standard Grade
Typar GrassProtecta · Standard Grade · Model 055876 A 6.56′ × 65.6′ roll of GrassProtecta grass reinforcement mesh in standard grade...
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GrassProtecta Grass Reinforcement Mesh - 6.56' x 65.6' Roll - 432 Sq. Ft. - Heavy Grade
Typar GrassProtecta · Heavy Grade · Model 055470 A 6.56′ × 65.6′ roll of GrassProtecta grass reinforcement mesh in heavy grade, cove...
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Buyer's Guide
How GrassProtecta Works
GrassProtecta reinforces by interlock, not by rigidity. Once the mesh is pinned onto mown grass, the sward grows up through the apertures and the blades and roots knit around the mesh strands. That interlock produces what Typar calls a snowshoe effect — a wheel load spreads across a wide area of turf instead of concentrating in a tire print, so the surface resists rutting and compaction. The oscillated mesh structure adds grip and reduces slip underfoot and under tires.
What makes it different from rigid grass paving grids is the install. There is no excavation, no aggregate base, no compaction: mow short, unroll, pin down, wait for the grass. That is why a large area can be reinforced in a fraction of the time and cost of a paving grid — and why the surface stays a lawn you mow as usual, with the structure hidden down in the root zone once growth is established.
You will also see the category called grass protection mesh, turf protection mesh, grass stabilization mesh or grass reinforcement grid. Same idea in each case.
Standard Grade Vs Heavy Grade
Both grades come on the same 6.56′ × 65.6′ roll covering 432 square feet, in green, made from HDPE with roughly 20% recycled polymer and fully recyclable. Thickness and mass are what separate them — and what determine how much traffic the finished surface takes.
Standard grade
GrassProtecta Standard — 0.45″
The lighter of the two at 0.245 lb/ft². Suited to pedestrian paths, wheelchair access routes, and grass that sees light or occasional vehicle use such as overflow parking a few times a season.
- 0.45″ thick, 0.245 lb/ft²
- Paths, walkways & light traffic
- 432 ft² per roll · Model 055876
Heavy grade
GrassProtecta Heavy — 0.55″
The thickest grade in the line at 0.41 lb/ft². Built for regular vehicle traffic, heavier loads and turning traffic — access roads, RV bays, equestrian surfaces and parking that gets used week in, week out.
- 0.55″ thick, 0.41 lb/ft²
- Regular & turning vehicle traffic
- 432 ft² per roll · Model 055470
| Spec | Standard — 055876 | Heavy — 055470 |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.45″ | 0.55″ |
| Weight | 0.245 lb/ft² | 0.41 lb/ft² |
| Roll size | 6.56′ × 65.6′ | 6.56′ × 65.6′ |
| Coverage per roll | 432 ft² | 432 ft² |
| Material | HDPE, approx. 20% recycled | HDPE, approx. 20% recycled |
| Color | Green | Green |
| Best suited to | Paths, walkways, light and occasional vehicle use | Regular vehicle traffic, heavier and turning loads |
When in doubt, go heavy. The mesh is the inexpensive part of the job next to re-doing a rutted surface, and the heavier grade leaves margin as traffic grows.
Common Applications
Grass parking lotsOverflow and event parking on turf that recovers instead of rutting out.
Pedestrian & bike pathsFirm footing across grass with the drainage of an unpaved surface.
Wheelchair access routesManufactured to ASTM F1951-08 for ADA accessibility on grass.
RV parks & motor home baysAccess lanes and pads that hold heavier loads without a slab.
Equestrian surfacesGateways, walkways and turnout areas that churn to mud in wet weather.
Grass shoulders & landing padsRoad shoulder reinforcement, grassed landing pads and taxiways.
How To Install GrassProtecta
Four steps, no earthworks. The mesh can also go onto newly landscaped ground with the soil seeded as required.
- 1Mow short
Cut the grass down before you start. The shorter the sward, the closer the mesh sits to the soil and the faster growth comes back through it.
- 2Unroll the mesh
Roll it out directly onto the existing grass, following the line of travel where you can. Cut to fit around edges and obstacles.
- 3Pin it down
Fix the mesh with steel U-pins driven flush using a club hammer. Pin the field of the mesh and the overlaps where rolls meet.
- 4Let the grass grow through
Keep the area out of use until the sward has grown up through the apertures and knitted with the strands. Then mow and use it as normal.
Establishment matters more than anything else you do. Typar recommends leaving the mesh unused until the grass has grown through the apertures — a few months, and up to eight depending on season and location. Using the surface immediately slows growth and limits how well the mesh reinforces it, so plan the install ahead of when you need the area.
Fixing pins
Shop U-Pins
Steel U-Pins come 50 to a bag. A single roll needs a minimum of four bags (200 pins). For two or more rolls, allow a minimum of three bags (150 pins) per roll, plus one extra bag more than the total roll quantity ordered. Typar Steel U-Pins must be ordered with an accompanying Typar grass protection product and cannot ship alone.
Other Grass Protection Mesh
GrassProtecta is one of several mesh systems we stock. If you need a shorter roll, a different width, or a specific manufacturer, the wider selection includes MudStop® HG heavy grade and Tenax GP-Flex 1800, in roll lengths from 25′ to 100′.
Compare the full range
View All Grass Protection Mesh
Four more grass protection mesh products, with roll sizes and grades to suit smaller areas and tighter budgets.
Shipping
Free shipping on every order at Landscape Discount. GrassProtecta typically ships within four days of order placement via freight, with transit times of 1–7 business days depending on location. Covering a large area? Orders totaling over $10,000 qualify for volume pricing — call (800) 524-4161 or submit a quote request for written volume pricing.
GrassProtecta FAQs
How much traffic will the reinforced grass carry?
Once the grass has grown through and knitted with the mesh, the reinforced surface handles up to 8 tons per axle imposed load. The interlock between roots, blades and mesh strands spreads the wheel load across a wide area rather than concentrating it in a tire print.
Standard or heavy grade — which do I need?
Standard (0.45″, 0.245 lb/ft²) suits pedestrian paths, wheelchair access routes and light or occasional vehicle use such as overflow parking. Heavy (0.55″, 0.41 lb/ft²) is the choice for regular vehicle traffic, heavier loads and turning traffic. Both cover 432 ft² per roll.
How long before I can use the surface?
Typar recommends leaving it unused until the grass has grown up through the apertures — a few months, and up to eight depending on season and geographic location. Using it immediately slows grass growth and limits how effectively the mesh reinforces the surface.
Do I need to excavate or build a base?
No. The mesh installs directly onto the existing grass surface after mowing, which is what makes it so much faster and cheaper than a rigid plastic paving grid. It can also be laid on newly landscaped ground and seeded.
How many U-pins do I need per roll?
Pins come 50 to a bag. A single roll needs a minimum of four bags (200 pins) for effective pinning. For two or more rolls, allow a minimum of three bags (150 pins) per roll, plus one extra bag more than the total roll quantity ordered. Note that Typar Steel U-Pins must be ordered with an accompanying Typar grass protection product and cannot ship alone.
Can I mow over it?
Yes. Once the grass has grown through, the mesh sits down in the root zone and the area mows like any other lawn. After establishment the structure is effectively invisible.
Is it permeable?
Yes. The surface stays open grass, so rainwater penetrates naturally into the ground below. It can be used for source control in line with LID and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) guidelines, and it is a common alternative to impermeable paving where lot coverage or planning restrictions apply.
What is the mesh made of?
High density polyethylene, with approximately 20% of the polymer from recycled material, and fully recyclable at end of life. It is supplied in green, with an oscillated mesh structure designed to increase grip and reduce slip.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on every order at Landscape Discount. GrassProtecta ships via freight, typically within four days of order placement, with 1–7 business days in transit depending on location.