Help with new runway
 

Would like some help and or info about the mat that some clubs are using.
Getting a new field soon and would like to fly as soon as posible.

RE: Help with new runway
 

The material is called Petromat. Do a google search. As for suppliers and cost, check locally with paving contractors. I think the typical roll is 15ft wide and 300ft long. There was a writeup about it in the November Model Aviation.

Brad

RE: Help with new runway
 

Here's a thread you can check out,


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5705508/tm.htm

RE: Help with new runway
 

Is the material used woven?? It looks very similar to a woven polypropylene fabric that we use to cover the ground in greenhouse installations. The stuff we use is guaranteed against UV breakdown for 10 years. If I remember correctly it is about $200 per 15'x300' roll.

RE: Help with new runway
 

The petromat is probably much thicker than what you'd use in a greenhouse, but may be similar. According to the information I've seen on it, its a "non-woven" polypropylene fabric. Not sure of the actual thickness, but the one installation I've seen of it, its a pretty durable material.

Brad

RE: Help with new runway
 

The stuff we use is 3.2oz

RE: Help with new runway
 

The AMA mag had a good article about that product and how to lay it down. Also the AMA can be a wonderful resource for clubs doing new fields.

RE: Help with new runway
 

The Propex we used is a woven fabric. They do make a non-woven but I have not seen it first hand. If you look at the thread there is a link for above I put a picture of the sample.The 15'x300' rolls we bought weighed 330lbs each. I think it is much heavier than the weed blocker used in a green house.

David

RE: Help with new runway
 

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