GEOWEB® Retaining Walls have enhanced transportation infrastructure, site development, and environmental and landscape projects for over 45 years, delivering flexibility, stability, and cost efficiency. As engineers, contractors, and owners evaluate the GEOWEB Walls for real-world applications, common questions often arise around design considerations, installation practices, and long-term performance. The following Q&A addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the GEOWEB Wall System, providing practical guidance and insight into best practices for successful design and construction. Q: How do you install guardrails in GEOWEB Geocell Walls? A: The preferred approach is to place posts behind the geocell wall face, rather than penetrating the system. Typically, posts are offset from the face and embedded into the reinforced zone. This approach avoids cutting the panels and preserves confinement. If project constraints require guardrail posts to penetrate the panels, additional care is needed. Post locations should be coordinated in advance, so they align with cell seams or junctions, rather than cutting through the center of cells. Any required cuts to the cell walls should be clean and minimal, with the cut cells zip-tied to adjacent cells to prevent damage. A sonotube should be installed around the post to isolate it from the… Read more »

By: JP George, Business Manager, Presto Geosystems In the nonstop rush to complete the latest to-dos, leisure time often gets pushed aside. Yet those moments we spend doing what we love are essential. Whether it’s a quiet walk through the woods, a yoga class, cycling, painting, gaming, gardening, or a round of golf, these activities help us recharge and reconnect. Unfortunately, most of us have far too little time for the activities we enjoy, so when recreational spaces are disrupted by repairs, maintenance, or new construction, minimizing downtime matters. Fast project completion can make the difference between weeks of closure and getting people back to enjoying their favorite activities. Golf Course Construction Without the Lengthy Downtime A friend of mine, Patrick, is an avid golfer. Unlike me, where golf is equal parts relaxation and frustration, Patrick actually knows what he is doing and thoroughly enjoys it. Like many of us, Patrick balances work, family, and a packed schedule, so finding time for golf isn’t easy. One of his favorite courses, Kings Mill in Virginia, recently underwent “playable area” repairs following a major storm event. Restoring the damaged sections required heavy construction equipment to move across the course fairways and surrounding… Read more »

Thank you to all who participated in our recent webinar, “Best Practices for Installing the GEOWEB® Geocell System,” and for submitting your technical questions regarding GEOWEB® Geocells. Based on the discussion and submitted inquiries, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked topics to help clarify how the GEOWEB system works and where it delivers the greatest value. If you didn’t catch the live webinar, view the on-demand webinar here and earn PDH credits. Q1. How difficult is it to address a poor or failed subgrade with GEOWEB Geocells? Addressing a poor subgrade with the GEOWEB systems is typically straightforward and highly effective when properly designed. Rather than relying on deep undercutting or chemical soil treatment, the GEOWEB system mechanically stabilizes weak soils by confining the infill and distributing loads laterally. This reduces vertical stress on the subgrade and minimizes rutting and shear deformation. From a construction standpoint, installation is simple and often completed with only minimal subgrade preparation. Even in very weak conditions (CBR < 3%), the GEOWEB system can significantly reduce required aggregate thickness while improving overall performance, making it a more reliable and more cost-effective solution than traditional stabilization methods. To eliminate uncertainty, we offer a… Read more »