BERA Gravel Fix® Pro – Gravel Stabilisation System (Africa Supply & Installation)
High-performance gravel stabilisation system manufactured by BERA B.V. and supplied across Africa by Geosynthetics Africa.
The BERA Gravel Fix® Pro is engineered for driveways, parking areas, access roads and permeable paving systems, delivering a fully permeable, load-bearing surface suitable for vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
Designed for driveways, parking areas, access roads and permeable paving systems, BERA Gravel Fix® Pro delivers a load-bearing, fully permeable surface suitable for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Available Panel Sizes
- Pro: 1176 × 764 × 32 mm (0.9 m² per panel)
- Pro XL: Folded system – 1.8 m² installed
- Pro XXL: 2292 × 1176 × 32 mm (2.7 m² per panel)
Key Performance
- Load capacity: >450 t/m² (filled)
- Drainage: 180 L/m²/sec permeability
- Integrated Typar® geotextile backing
- Suitable for cars, parking areas and occasional truck loading
Available across South Africa and Africa with supply and installation support.
Description
BERA Gravel Fix® Pro is an advanced polypropylene cellular gravel stabilisation system designed to create stable, permeable and load-bearing surfaces.
Each panel incorporates a factory-bonded nonwoven geotextile layer (Typar®) which:
- Prevents subgrade contamination
- Enhances filtration performance
- Reduces weed growth
This creates a structurally stable gravel surface that eliminates rutting, migration and settlement under traffic loading.
Key Engineering Features
Structural Performance
- Vertical compressive strength (filled): >450 t/m²
- Empty panel strength: 95–120 t/m² depending on colour
- Suitable for:
- Passenger vehicles
- Parking areas
- Access roads
- Occasional truck loading
Drainage & Permeability
- Water permeability: 180 L/m²/sec
- Fully permeable system prevents ponding
- Supports SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems)
Material & Durability
- Material: 100% polypropylene (recyclable)
- UV and frost resistant
- Geotextile lifespan: >100 years
- Manufactured under:
- ISO9001
- REACH compliance
- EPD certification
Panel Sizes & Dimensions
| Model | Installed Area | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 0.9 m² | 1176 × 764 × 32 | 1.4 kg |
| Pro XL | 1.8 m² | Folded system (1176 × 764 × 64 folded / 1528 × 1176 × 32 installed) | 2.8 kg |
| Pro XXL | 2.7 m² | 2292 × 1176 × 32 | 4.2 kg |
Technical Specifications
General
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cell Structure | Hexagonal |
| Cell Size | 42 mm |
| Panel Depth | 32 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 0.8 – 1.4 mm (tapered) |
| Geotextile | Typar® 68 g/m² |
| Permeability | 180 L/m²/sec |
| UV Resistance | Stabilised |
Aggregate Requirements
- Recommended size: 3 – 16 mm
- Consumption: ~50 L/m² (~75 kg/m²)
- Overfill: 15–20 mm above panel height
Applications
- Gravel driveways
- Parking areas
- Estate roads
- Access roads
- Walkways and pathways
- Landscaping and terraces
- SUDS and permeable paving systems
Installation Method
Subbase Construction
- Pedestrian use: 100 mm compacted sand layer
- Vehicle use:
- 150–250 mm compacted crushed stone
- 40–60 mm leveling sand
Installation Steps
- Prepare and compact subgrade
- Install edge restraints
- Lay panels with geotextile overlap
- Cut panels to fit edges
- Fill with 3–16 mm aggregate
- Overfill and level
Maintenance
- Minimal maintenance required
- Periodic raking and cleaning
- Maintain full gravel cover
Why Geosynthetics Africa
- Pan-African supply capability
- Stock availability (key differentiator)
- Installation teams with QA/QC
- Engineering support for civil applications
