{"product_id":"tcs-techcell-cellular-confinement-panels-75mm-to-200mm","title":"TCS TechCell Cellular Confinement Panels – 75mm to 200mm","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCS TechCell is a cellular confinement system manufactured from HDPE strips welded to form a honeycomb structure. Once expanded and filled with gravel, soil, or concrete, it creates a stable 3D mattress that distributes loads, prevents soil movement, and allows for vegetation or formal surfacing above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWidely Used For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree root protection (no-dig compliant with BS5837:2012 and APN 12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasal reinforcement under trafficked areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope stabilisation and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel lining and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetaining wall construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe permeable design allows water, air and nutrients to move freely, making it especially effective in environmentally sensitive applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose use: load support, slope stabilisation, erosion protection, tree root preservation, and retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-dig root protection: complies with TPO guidelines, spreads trafficking loads without compacting roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible installation: adapts to uneven ground and can be cut to size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable system: supports drainage and vegetation growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable construction: textured, perforated HDPE resists degradation and ensures long-term performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGC75 Panel – 2.59m x 6.5m (75mm depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGC100 Panel – 2.59m x 6.5m (100mm depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGC150 Panel – 2.59m x 6.5m (150mm depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGC200 Panel – 2.59m x 6.5m (200mm depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree root protection with permeable gravel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveways, paths, car parks and working platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbankments, riverbanks, and slope faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels requiring armouring with gravel, soil, or concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity retaining structures with vegetated front faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 2.59m x 6.5m (expanded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth options: 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Textured and perforated for drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Pinned in place; infilled with gravel, soil, or concrete as per application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eCan TechCell be used for tree root protection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eYes, TechCell provides a no-dig solution that meets BS5837:2012 and APN 12 guidance. It spreads vehicle loads, protects roots, and maintains permeability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhat infill materials should be used?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTypically clean angular stone (4–40mm) for root protection and load support. Topsoil can be used for slope applications; concrete or stone for channel protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDoes the surface above TechCell need to be permeable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFor root protection, yes. Options include porous asphalt, permeable block paving, gravel, or grass-filled pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHow is TechCell installed on site?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePanels are expanded, pinned in place, and stapled at joints. They are then filled with the specified aggregate or soil. A geotextile separator is recommended below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhat panel depth should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75mm – light duty, pedestrian or small vehicle areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mm – general driveways, paths, light traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150mm – car parks, moderate traffic, slope reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm – heavy duty loads, retaining walls, demanding channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TCS Geotechnics","offers":[{"title":"75mm (GC75) - 2.59m × 6.5m (16.83m2)","offer_id":55659719197049,"sku":"TCS-TCELL75-2.59x6.5","price":154.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (GC100) - 2.59m × 6.5m (16.83m2)","offer_id":55659719229817,"sku":"TCS-TCELL100-2.59x6.5","price":233.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm (GC150) - 2.59m × 6.5m (16.83m2)","offer_id":55659719262585,"sku":"TCS-TCELL150-2.59x6.5","price":290.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (GC200) - 2.59m × 6.5m (16.83m2)","offer_id":55659719295353,"sku":"TCS-TCELL200-2.59x6.5","price":332.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/9157\/7029\/files\/TCSTechCell_2.jpg?v=1756294009","url":"https:\/\/ecotradecounterhype.com\/products\/tcs-techcell-cellular-confinement-panels-75mm-to-200mm","provider":"Eco Trade Counter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}