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Artifical Lawn - Sub base then membrane?

Hi all

I am landscaping our back garden, the first time I have attempted such a project.

I have levelled the ground and got my borders in. However I was told I need to go in this order: Weed Membrane, Sub Base, Sand, then finally artificial lawn. However, being an idiot, I shifted in all the sub base before I put the membrane down. It is about 10 tonnes of sub base so I have no intention of moving it again! The question is now, so I put the membrane between the sub base and sand, or between the sand and the artificial lawn? What difference will it make? I guess weeds make break through the sub base?

Thanks!
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  • getmore4less
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    AIUI the membrane is to stop the sub base migrating into the soil.

    for light lawn traffic I suspect that won't be a massive issue.

    stuff will grow on the surface of anything outdoors.
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