When To Use Stabilization Matting

Erosion control matting is a stabilization fabric offered by gei works and designed to support plant growth and reinforce soil in many erosion control project sites.

When to use stabilization matting. We offer the industry s most complete geocell system designed with. The mats cut easily with sharp scissors so you can fit the precise area involved. They increase filtration conserve soil moisture and decrease compaction and soil crusting. Use mats to stabilize and protect seed.

Erosion control fabric is used where soil erosion needs controlling particularly due to heavy water runoff. Synthetic soil stabilization matting depending on your location erosion matting may also include synthetic fabrics such as woven or nonwoven geoetextiles. It is spread over the seeded ground and in trenches at the lowest point of the field. The presto geoweb system is the original 3d geocell developed by presto geosystems over 35 years ago using proven confinement technology the geoweb system offers economical effective geosynthetic design options to solve soil stabilization problems wherever land and water meet.

Erosion control matting is a three dimensional geotextile fabric that is laid down on the shoreline. Made from a range of both natural and synthetic materials these mats are able to support banks until vegetation is able to take root. 5 stone vegetation rip rap. Use landscape staples available at garden and hardware stores to secure the mat to the seeded soil every 5 to 7 inches.

They also temporarily stabilize and protect disturbed soil from raindrop impact and surface erosion. Spread a layer of seeds under the mat then once the matting is laid down spread an inch of soil on top and then spread seeds over the mat as well. Erosion control blankets prevent surface erosion while accelerating vegetation establishment. The most popular organic fibers for erosion control matting are coconut fiber jute and coir which is coconut mixed with straw.

Often constructed from a polypropylene material these materials can help stabilize soil separate aggregates filter materials and provide additional strength to your location. At 39 inches wide and 18 feet long seed starter mats suit large or small areas. Find erosion control blankets at lowe s today.