"Someone Here" wrote in message
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"Mr Big" wrote in message
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Anybody any thoughts on the pros and cons of using carpet as against
weed membrane.

I am looking at buying 'new' but very cheap carpet with no foam
backing, as offcuts 12ft x 12ft are quite cheap ???

In no particular order:

Cost - Old carpet is free. Weed proof membrane is not.

When carpet rots the coloured fibres will lie everywhere.

go to a carpet retailer or layer and see if they have any old hessian type
underlay (looks a little like firbeglass insulation). It will keep weeds
down and will rot away in time. It does the job well enough and you can get
it free. The firm will have to pay to chuck it so you will be doing them a
favour.

rob