Typar Contractor Select Plus delivers 50% more strength than standard landscape fabrics while maintaining the high water and air permeability that Montana’s freeze-thaw cycles demand. At 2.5 ounces per square yard, this professional-grade weed barrier handles the punishment that comes with gravel driveways, paver installations, and the rocky soils common across western Montana.
The fabric earns its keep under pavers, stepping stones, and gravel where cheaper alternatives tear during installation or fail within seasons. Commercial and residential landscaping contractors who’ve dealt with callback issues from inferior fabrics understand why the extra strength matters.
Strength That Actually Matters
The non-woven, spunbond, flat-bonded polypropylene construction creates a fabric that won’t unravel when cut. Traditional woven fabrics fray at every edge — a nightmare when working around irrigation lines or making plant cutouts.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 oz per square yard |
| Dimensions | 4 feet wide x 300 feet long (1,200 sq. ft.) |
| Material | Non-woven, Spunbond, Flat-bonded Polypropylene |
| Color | Black or Grey |
| Strength | 50% stronger than standard Contractor’s Select |
The 50% stronger tensile strength shows up when crews are hauling gravel across the fabric or setting heavy pavers. Standard 1.5-ounce fabrics tear under wheelbarrow traffic. This 2.5-ounce weight handles jobsite abuse.
High water and air permeability prevents the waterlogging problems that plague non-permeable barriers. Spring snowmelt needs somewhere to go. Block that drainage path and you’ll create ice lenses that heave hardscapes.
Where This Product Pays Off
French drains and drainage systems demand fabric that won’t clog with silt while still filtering fines from the drainage aggregate. The non-woven construction excels here — woven fabrics can’t match the filtration performance.
Garden beds and rock gardens benefit from the UV stabilized construction. Montana’s high-altitude sun destroys cheap landscape fabrics within two seasons. UV stabilization buys years of additional service life before the fabric starts breaking down.
Soil separation and stabilization applications put the strength advantage to work. Driveways over clay soils need fabric separation to prevent aggregate from sinking into the subgrade. The 2.5-ounce weight resists puncturing from angular rock.
Installation follows standard practice. Clear the area of weeds and debris. Lay the fabric, overlapping edges by 2-3 inches. Secure with landscape staples every 3-4 feet. Cut holes or ‘X’ slits for plants. Cover with mulch, rock, or pavers to protect from UV and secure in place.
The Long Game
DeWitt Contractor’s Select Plus typically carries a multi-year performance guarantee, often 20 years for weed control in landscape applications. That warranty reflects real durability, not marketing fluff. Resistant to tearing, fraying, and puncturing means fewer callbacks for torn fabric or weed breakthrough.
Highly rated by professionals as a durable, heavy-duty alternative to retail-grade weed fabrics. Known for holding up under gravel and preventing weed growth effectively. Contractors buy this fabric when they’re tired of explaining to customers why the cheaper stuff failed.
The professional grade weed barrier designation isn’t just label copy. DeWitt builds this for contractors who measure success in years without callbacks, not just getting through installation day.
FAQ
How does the 50% strength improvement actually show up on the job?
50% stronger than standard Contractor’s Select translates to fabric that survives wheelbarrow traffic during installation and doesn’t tear when dragging aggregate across it. The 2.5 oz per square yard weight handles the abuse that tears lighter fabrics.
Will this work for French drain installations?
French drains and drainage systems are specifically listed applications. The non-woven, spunbond, flat-bonded polypropylene construction provides superior filtration compared to woven alternatives while maintaining high water and air permeability.
What about UV resistance for exposed edges?
UV stabilized for long-term use protects the fabric, but exposed edges still need coverage. Cover with mulch, rock, or pavers to protect from UV and secure in place for maximum lifespan.
How much overlap for seaming?
Overlapping edges by 2-3 inches provides adequate coverage. Secure with landscape staples every 3-4 feet to prevent separation under load.
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