What is the durability of sand based surfaces?
The EPIC profile though made of sand provides a strong and stable configuration for loading and resistance to settling and compaction. The damp sand profile mimics the nature of the damp area of an ocean beach – firm enough to be driven on but not as fluid as the sand below water line (quick sand) or as unstable and shifting as the dry sand in the higher dune area (blow sand). The unique stability of damp sand is achieved by the molecular adhesion of water films to the sand particles – the ability to provide structural integrity in elaborate sand castles. Durability of the surface finishes will depend on the maintained condition of meshed root growth of turf which adds to the sheer values on the surface. EPIC systems can also be reinforced with incorporated reflex mesh elements in the top layers of the sand to add additional sand stability and load bearing features. With the reflex mesh elements EPIC turf areas can be used as supplementary parking areas or “green” fire lane access road
