TTE® zoo exercise area

Easy to maintain exercise area ground reinforcement without mud
- appropriate animal husbandry

TTE^®-MultiDrain^PLUS 3000
800 x 400 x 60 mm, approx. 8.6 kg/piece (ca. 27 kg/m²)
Web thickness: 14 / 15 mm

WHY is the TTE® construction principle the right solution?

TTE^® is significantly more stable than paddock mats and light grids
the system replaces the base course layer (no excavation & compaction)
an ABOVE-structure and protection from compaction (through load distribution) securing seeping away of rain water by up to 100% => build-up of mud is impossible
low odour surfaces => decomposition of nitrate contamination by the retained top soil (microorganisms)
an impact dampening/easy on the joints construction principle => construction hard onto soft (natural soil)
residue-free removal and a high resale value (about 50% after 5 years
a simple approval process => no intervention in the ground - the landscape protection concept
simple and quick implementation - possible as a self-build
ideal for performing renovation work on old zoo enclosures / exercise areas

Elastic layer made out of wood chip

the interlocking and load distribution of the TTE^® elements allow overbuilding of an elastic layer
the increased impact dampening leads to increased wear-reduction on the joints and system
the elastic layer insulates from the cold and promotes rapid thawing of ice and snow

The TTE® system is suitable as a riding arena and exercise area ground reinforcement - the DLG test report

HOW does TTE® work?
Build WITHOUT A SUBSTRUCTURE due to the load distribution

Due to the high own load-bearing capacity and the 4-sided interlocking system of the TTE^® elements loading at a point from the hoof is distributed over a wider area. Therefore TTE^® replaces the base course layer. The riding arena floor or the exercise area reinforcement are neither sealed nor compacted. There is no need for cost-intensive material and building works (one dispenses with excavation of the ground, procurement of base course layer material and installation).

HOW does TTE® work?

YOU CAN COMPLETELY FORGET: hard, dense surfaces, mud and uneven parts

NO MORE MUD

no sealing/compaction of the surface
water permeable over the long-term
supported by forced mechanism joints
=> build-up of mud is impossible

permanently FLAT

a 4-part interlocking system and wide contact surface
=> permanently flat

easy on the joints

installation directly onto natural soil => hard on soft
reduced wear on the joints and the structure
increased impact dampening due to the elastic layer
=> the forest floor effect

ecological & low odour

the retained top soil (microorganisms) filters out and decomposes pollutants
low odour and hygienic surfaces
no intervention in the ground => makes it far easier to go through the building approval process

Summary

The TTE^® construction principle provides for appropriate animal husbandry and is sustainable for the environment

Standard construction with an approx. 2-3 cm covering layer

Construction for mechanical dung removal, washing-feeding area

Our recommendation:

An elastic layer for a natural springiness of the surface

A roughly 5 cm layer of wood chip can be used as an elastic layer (bedding) according to the use. This allows a particularly strong spring effect, for pleasant, easy on the joints and low wear movement. The elastic layer also insulates from the cold.

Simple and quick to create a TTE® zoo exercise area

1. Application of the bedding to the flat surface

2. Distributing the elastic layer made out of wood chip (optional)

3. Laying of TTE® elements on the fine network

4. Filling and overfilling of the TTE® elements with wood chip (according to use)