The publication provides an overview of how to develop all-weather surfaces using geotextile fabric. The publication shows some typical designs and common layouts for geotextile lanes and pads, along with photographs depicting proper installation. Building lanes and pads with geotextile fabrics is a good alternative to using concrete or other all-weather surfaces. Geotextile lanes and pads require some maintenance and can't withstand as much traffic or cleaning as concrete, but geotextile surfaces can be installed for about one-third the initial cost. Authors of the 12-page publication, along with Janni, are Ted Funk, University of Illinois extension engineer, and Brian Holmes, University of Wisconsin extension engineer.
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