Unprofessionally laid paving is often used by ants as a passageway. The small animals can move under and between paving stones or even settle. You can avoid this if you lay fleece under paving.
How does fleece under plaster help against ants?
Fleece prevents ants from eroding the pavement and creating unevenness. To do this, lay outweed fleecein the appropriate thickness over the entire level and secure it withsoil nailsOnly then do you apply the plaster over it.
Why is fleece under plaster useful against ants?
fleecepreventsants fromundermining of pavement. The small animals often find paths between the cracks in the pavement or under the stone through which they can gain access to terraces or even get into the house without being seen. The animals can use their paths to undermine pavement and contribute to unevenness. You can avoid this if you place fleece under paving or use fine chippings.
How do I put fleece against ants under paving?
Before paving, cover excavated flat surfaces completely withfleeceand secure this withsoil nails Only after this measure can you bring it Properly pave the site. It is best to use a fleece with a thickness of 150 - 300 g/m². With this thickness, the fleece is thick enough and will not be damaged when walking on the path.
Which fleece should I put under plaster?
Use commercially availableweed fleece in the appropriate thickness. For example, fleece with 150 g/m² is suitable for garden paths that are not used. You can get advice when purchasing. As the name suggests, the weed fleece promises you not only an effect against ants. The material also prevents weeds from growing between the pavers. If you lay fleece under paving, you can save yourself later work. If ants do appear, fight the animals with proven means.
Tip
Use suitable filling material for joints
With the right joint sand, quartz sand or fine chippings, you can make life even more difficult for the ants. Not every surface is attacked by the ants to the same extent.
