CUMMING, GA – 28 January 2013 – Strata introduces StrataBase®, a complete line of rigid biaxial geogrids designed for structural reinforcement in paved and unpaved roads. The line consists of fully tested extruded and oriented polypropylene geogrids offered in multiple tensile strengths, all of which meet or exceed current industry standards.
StrataBase reduces pavement failure caused by lateral spreading of base material and is a cost effective alternate to costly undercutting and backfilling. It has proven to reduce aggregate thickness up to 50% and improve structural performance and pavement life. StrataBase is ideal for flexible pavements, subgrade and foundation improvement, parking areas for commercial and industrial facilities, haul road stabilization, airport runways, construction platforms and embankments over soft soils, as well as caps for sludge ponds and landfills.
“Strata’s 20-year history in soil reinforcement, strict quality assurance program and established distribution network make biaxial geogrids a natural extension for the company,” says Chip Fuller, president of Strata Systems. “We are looking forward to working with markets untapped by Strata in the past and setting a new industry standard for base geogrid products and customer service.”
StrataBase meets or exceeds all industry standards for stiffness, aperture stability and interlock capabilities. Both Strata and its manufacturing operations are ISO9001:2008 certified and maintain CE marking certification. Dedicated extrusion and process equipment produce all of the StrataBase products providing consistent product quality with strict quality control programs based on ASTM standards. GAI-LAP accredited testing is performed at Strata’s in-house testing facility as well as a third party testing lab.
For more information about StrataBase, including technical data, product comparisons and installation guidelines, visit www.geogrid.com/stratabase.
ABOUT STRATA SYSTEMS
Strata Systems (www.geogrid.com) is a leader in advanced geogrid soil reinforcement and composite geosynthetic products under the Stratagrid®, Microgrid™, StrataTex™, StrataWeb™ and StrataDrain™ brands. Additionally, the company’s Sleeve-It™ product line affords designers and civil engineers a code-compliant system for integrating fencing into engineered retaining walls. High performance Strata products are designed to meet complex engineering and construction challenges relating to roadways, retaining walls, reinforced slopes and embankments. Strata Systems is an operating unit of Glen Raven, Inc. (www.glenraven.com) the leader in performance textiles and fabrics, recognized globally for its Sunbrella® brand.
