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'''Mistakes to Avoid:'''
'''Mistakes to Avoid:'''
*Wrinkles in the fabric – follow the manufacturer’s procedure for installation to ensure geotextiles lie smooth on sub-grade.
*Wrinkles in the fabric: Follow the manufacturer’s procedure for installation to ensure geotextiles lie smooth on sub-grade.
*Unnecessary application of geotextile – mixing of media is negligible where structural loads are not expected, so geotextile does not need to be applied. Also, geotextiles should not be used where root growth is encouraged to penetrate different layers of media.
*Unnecessary application of geotextile: Mixing of media is negligible where structural loads are not expected, so geotextile does not need to be applied. Also, geotextiles should not be used where root growth is encouraged to penetrate different layers of media.
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geotextile-facility-side.jpg | The shape of the LID feature required the geotextile to be rolled out prior to being laid on the subgrade surface.
geotextile-facility-side.jpg | The shape of the LID feature required the geotextile to be rolled out prior to being laid on the subgrade surface. Photo taken during construction of IMAX Corporation Headquarters. (Photo Source: CVC, 2012)
geotextile-with-excess-and-granular.jpg | Excess fabric is draped over the edges of the LID practice, and backfilling with granular is taking place.
geotextile-with-excess-and-granular.jpg | Excess fabric is draped over the edges of the LID practice, and backfilling with granular is taking place. Photo taken during construction of IMAX Corporation Headquarters. (Photo Source: CVC, 2012)
geotextile-backfill-underdrain.jpg | Footprint with geotextile, granular, and underdrain.
geotextile-backfill-underdrain.jpg | Footprint with geotextile, granular, and underdrain. Photo taken during construction of IMAX Corporation Headquarters. (Photo Source: CVC, 2012)
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