Rotopor® - Gravel, grit and zeolite - Natural raw materials for gardening, construction and the environment
These versatile raw materials are indispensable for horticulture, landscaping, construction and environmental technology. Whether as a stable base for paths, efficient drainage layer, natural soil conditioner or efficient filter material - they offer the right solution for every application.
Gravel for drainage, paths & subsoil
Grit for stability, paving substructures & rock gardens
Zeolite for water storage, nutrient buffers & filters
Find out more about the benefits and possible applications of these sustainable materials - for long-lasting and environmentally friendly projects!
The advantages at a glance
Gravel
- Natural material
- Grain structure: round or angular, depending on origin
-Highstability and compressive strength
- Very permeable, no water retention
- Little to no nutrient retention
- Frost and weather resistant
grit
- crushed, sharp-edged material
- High toothing, stable layers
-Highstability and compressive strength
- Very good drainage properties
- Hardly any water retention and nutrient binding
- High resistance and durable
Zeolite
- Mineral rock with high porosity
- Stores water and nutrients and releases them slowly
- Ion-exchange capacity: binds harmful substances, e.g. ammonium
-Loose, light and dimensionally stable-
Chemically active: regulates pH values in substrates-
Ensures the maintenance of healthy pond cultures and aquariums
Gardening and landscaping
- Paths, driveways & terraces (decoration)
- Drainage layers in planters or raised beds
- Covering material to reduce weeds and evaporation
- Pond and stream design (e.g. bank stabilisation)
Construction and infrastructure
- Aggregate for concrete
- Screed production
- Frost protection and base course in road and path construction
- Backfill material for excavation pits, pipe trenches
Miscellaneous
- Decorative gravel in the design
- Pond construction and stream design
- Aquariums and terrariums (as substrate)
- Fire pits and barbecue area surrounds
Gardening and landscaping
- Paths, driveways & terraces
- Drainage layers under planting stones and patio slabs
- Rock gardens and ornamental areas (good weed suppression)
- Covering material to improve the soil structure
Construction and infrastructure
- Base course for paving and paths
- Foundation substructure for buildings and roads
- Concrete and mortar production
- Backfill material for excavation pits and cable routes
Miscellaneous
- Decorative garden design (grit beds)
- Roof greening (as a drainage layer)
- Substrate additive
- Water-permeable ground coverings for ecological areas
Gardening and landscaping
- Water reservoir and soil conditioner
- Substrate additive (loosens soil and stores nutrients)
- Bonsai, cactus and orchid substrate
- Rainwater utilisation and cisterns (as a filter substrate)
Water treatment and filter material
- Pond and aquarium filters
- Drinking water treatment (to remove ammonium and organic pollutants)
- Waste water treatment (in municipal and industrial plants)
- Rainwater utilisation and cisterns (as a filter substrate)
Miscellaneous
- Green roofs (storage of water and nutrients)
- Soil improvement and substrate component
- Composting
- Building material additive