definitive solution. Because the electrical current targets the moisture-rich cellular structure of moss, it provides a thorough kill that is often more effective than surface-level power washing. This ensures the hardscape remains safe and visually striking without the repeated use of acidic cleaners that can etch the surface of natural stone.
Proven Performance: Loughborough University The efficacy of this technology is perhaps best demonstrated at Loughborough University, an institution world-renowned for its elite sports and sprawling, highspecification campus.
The university has now integrated the eWeeding roller into its maintenance regime for over two years. By deploying the technology across their high-profile pedestrian areas and complex hardscapes, they have seen an“ amazing effect” on both weed and moss suppression. Their experience proves that electric weeding can handle the rigours of a busy public environment, maintaining a“ just-installed” look for concrete and stonework without the need for constant chemical intervention.
effect of a flame gun or the corrosive potential of chemical treatments.
The Future of the Hardscape As we design for a future that prioritises biodiversity and chemical reduction, the tools we use to maintain those designs must evolve. The eWeeding roller represents a fusion of Victorian ingenuity and modern battery technology. For the landscape professional, it ensures that the crisp lines of a concrete terrace or the shimmering finish of a bound driveway remain exactly as intended: flawless, functional, and forward-thinking.
Key Advantage: Unlike thermal weeding, which only kills the foliage, electric weeding travels through the plant’ s vascular system to destroy the root, ensuring the weeds don’ t return to haunt your stonework two weeks later.
BOUND SURFACING
www. naturavolt. com info @ naturavolt. com
Precision Around Stonework and Concrete Stone and concrete installations often involve intricate joints where weeds thrive.
• Stonework: Weeds commonly take hold in the pointing of granite setts or paving. Manual scraping often damages the mortar, leading to costly repointing.
• Concrete: Even the most expertly poured concrete can develop hairline fractures or expansion joints that act as nurseries for unwanted growth.
The eWeeding roller acts with surgical precision. Because it relies on contact and internal resistance, it eliminates the weed within these tight crevices without the“ blast”
Follow us @ ludmagazine www. landud. co. uk 59