Geocells — Permeable Ground Grid Solutions

Geocell pricing varies based on panel size, material type, quantity, and project scope. Coleman Moore Company provides pricing on request. Despite upfront material costs, geocells typically reduce overall project expenses by minimizing the volume and quality of aggregate required, lowering installation time, and reducing long-term maintenance needs.

Geocells manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or Novel Polymeric Alloy are designed for permanent installation with an expected service life of several decades. HDPE is highly resistant to UV degradation, chemical exposure, and biological attack, making geocell systems a durable, long-term solution for soil stabilization and erosion control applications.

Geocells are three-dimensional honeycomb-like structures that confine fill material (soil or aggregate) within individual cells, providing vertical confinement and load distribution. Geogrids are flat, two-dimensional grid structures that reinforce soil through tensile resistance. Geocells are better suited for surface stabilization, slopes, and load-spreading, while geogrids excel in deep base reinforcement and retaining wall applications.

Geocells can be filled with a variety of materials including compacted soil, crushed aggregate, gravel, sand, or concrete depending on the application. For vegetated slopes, topsoil or a soil-seed mix is commonly used. When paired with nonwoven geotextiles, lower-quality aggregate can be substituted, significantly reducing material costs without compromising performance.

Yes, geocells are highly effective on steep slopes and embankments. The cellular confinement structure anchors fill material in place, preventing erosion and soil displacement caused by rainfall runoff or surface water. This makes geocells a preferred solution for slope protection, channel lining, and hillside stabilization projects where conventional methods may be insufficient.

Yes, geocells are designed to allow water infiltration through the fill material, making them permeable ground grid solutions. When filled with gravel or open aggregate, they permit stormwater to drain naturally, reducing runoff and surface ponding. This permeability makes geocells particularly suitable for driveways, parking areas, nature trails, and environmentally sensitive sites.