The Grasscrete System was selected for the project due to it’s LEED characteristics. Grasscrete Molded Pulp Formers were utilized for this project providing sustainability with their 100% recycled content and ability to degrade over time into the sub-soils. The selection of a Grasscrete System is one of the easiest ways to achieve LEED points due to the reduction in heat island effect, management of storm water runoff, recycled content used in the application process as well as the concrete and sub-base, the long lifespan and the low maintenance required. Grasscrete Systems are highly sustainable with a very low life-cycle cost and the ability to be completely recycled and used in a future project.
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Wathen Castanos European Grove Sub-Division
The Wathen Castanos European Grove Sub-Division in Fresno, California selected the Bomanite Grasscrete System for their emergency access areas. Grasscrete Molded Pulp Formers were utilized for this project due to their 100% recycled content and ability degrade over time into the sub-soils. The project was completed over the course of several hours on two separate days due to the Molded Pulp Formers ease of use. The initial day was spent on preparing the area to receive the Grasscrete, laying the formers with reinforcement and then pouring the concrete. The former tops were removed and the concrete washed down the second day.
