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Old 07-06-2007, 07:54 PM
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Default weed membrane is it ok to use plastic sheet instead

hi all, a newbie here.

just a quick question about weed membrane.

i have some clear plastic sheet and wondered if it would be ok to use that instead of weed membrane.

thanks gav
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just a bit more info, i plan to cover the membrane with pebbles.
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please anyone?
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hi all, a newbie here.

just a quick question about weed membrane.

i have some clear plastic sheet and wondered if it would be ok to use that instead of weed membrane.

thanks gav
Hi Gav - You may find that the plastic sheet breaks down quickly, becoming brittle, split & holey and allowing the weeds to come through even though you`re using pebbles. It all depends on the plastic and how degradable it is.
Sorry I can`t be of more help. Good luck!

moley


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Hi Gav - You may find that the plastic sheet breaks down quickly, becoming brittle, split & holey and allowing the weeds to come through even though you`re using pebbles. It all depends on the plastic and how degradable it is.
Sorry I can`t be of more help. Good luck!

moley

hi moley, thanks for the tip. i think i had better stick with using the correct membrane for the job

cheers gav
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