GEOTEXTILES

DUX woven and non-woven geotextiles are manufactured by leading local manufacturers of geotextiles.  DUX woven geotextiles are ideal for stabilizing soft roadway subgrade material. DUX W155 is an extremely-robust woven geotextile and is a standard roading geotextile, proven across Australia in all conditions, from forest roads to Vicroads highway projects. DUX non-woven geotextiles are used in a range of applications from sub-soil drainage to use as a filter layer beneath heavy marine rock rip-rap. All manufacturers are accredited to ISO 9001.

GEOGRIDS

Huesker are a leading manufacturer of high performance geogrids, which are used in a range of soil reinforcement applications. One of the industry pioneers, Huesker polyester Fortrac geogrids are RTA approved for a full range of segmental concrete block wall systems including Keystone, Allan Block, Rockwood and the new Landmark system. The new, innovative double-layer connection detail (patent applied) offers more economical designs. Check the web site at www.huesker.com and www.islandblock.com.au

DRAINAGE PRODUCTS

SGS are distributors of a range of DUX and ABG geocomposite drainage products including DUX 10 wall drain and DUX 100 “fin” drains which offer savings of 40% over traditional sub-soil drains. These products find application in a range of sub-surface drainage applications including retaining wall drainage, basement drainage, tunnels, landfills and roadway drainage blankets. See www.abg-geosynthetics.com

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Rainsmart leads the way in innovative management of stormwater. The Australian designed Rainsmart modular system is now used as a standard solution for stormwater infiltration, detention , retention and re-use. These modules are easy to assemble, strong enough for vehicle traffic and offer significant savings over traditional stormwater storage systems. Rainsmart is  an Australian owned company.
Check the web site at www.rainsmartsolutions.com

UNDERGROUND WATER TANKS

The Rainbox Underground Rainwater Tank system comprises plastic modular boxes wrapped in a heavy-duty CANAL waterproofing liner. This system is easy enough to DIY or have installed by one of our recommended experienced installers. The Rainbox system is strong enough to be installed under driveways and even under house slabs. See www.avocaproject.org and step-by step installation at Rainbox.

EROSION CONTROL

SGS offers a full range of erosion control products including SiltStop silt fence, Silt Sausages, Fortrac 3D erosion control mat and Soil Saver jute mesh.

LINING PRODUCTS

Damtuff LLDPE 0.4mm thick liner is used for dam lining and also for wrapping the Rainsmart underground water tank system. CANAL³ is a new geocomposite lining product from Huesker Inc. It comprises a 0.5mm thick EVA liner bonded top and bottom to geotextile layers to form a single “carpet-like” liner. CANAL³ has extremely high puncture resistance and is ideal for a range of applications including canal lining, dam and waste pond lining, and also for wrapping the Rainsmart tank system.

PAVING PRODUCTS

Reflective cracking through new asphalt overlays on roadways is a major problem. SGS offers a complete range of Geosynthetics for reflective crack control including B14 polyester paving fabric, Roadtape self-adhesive bitumen tape and Hatelit C asphalt reinforcement grid.

Hatelit C has been used in major projects worldwide, including Londons Heathrow Airport and locally at Sydney Airport and Amberley in Queensland. Hatelit C has been proven to extend the life of asphalt up to 4 times