Erosion Control Through Grass Establishment

Soil erosion normally results from displacement of soil particles by the impact of raindrops, by water scour or by wind energy on a dry surface.
Where natural vegetation is the ultimate answer, we help nature to help herself by stimulating the natural protective growth which eventually replaces the matting.
Biodegradable quilted mats prevent erosion by absorbing the energy of impacting rain and isolating water scour by only permitting water to soak through its matrix to the underlying soil and thus negating erosion forces.
Soil erosion control mats consist of coir (coconut fibre) and straw fibres, stitched together with lightweight reinforcing polymer mesh or jute scrim. The result is a strong, flexible, close-textured quilted mat that provides a barrier against wind and rain, giving total protection to the soil, the development of a strong grass sward provides the long term solution.
The natural constituents of the matting biodegrade in harmony with sward establishment. The polymer grid stays intact longer than a jute scrim shaded from ultra-violet radiation by vegetation to reinforce the root matrix of the turf.
Our matting products are designed for simple, cost-effective erosion control and plant establishment. The range has evolved out of proven straw-layering techniques developed over many years, now used in drainage, reclamation and landscaping. It consists of biodegradable matting made from natural materials such as coir fibre, cereal, straw and cotton waste. The matting is designed to help nature generate grassy swards and we also have matting designed to encourage plant stock in hostile climates or difficult growing conditions.

FIRE RESISTANT BLANKETS
A fireproof blanket for use on vulnerable areas, such as road sides, etc. where risk of fire could be a hazard. Our range is made from natural seagrass fibres which provides excellent erosion protection but will not be ignited by cigarettes or vandalism. All blankets are available with jute stitching and scrim or with polypropylene netting where a stronger mesh is required.
Mats are also available with 3-dimensional polypropylene netting for extreme circumstances where the turf root structure needs additional support.
The matting is easy to handle and install. It is economical and offers the most effective and simple answers to soil stability problems.

Please contact us with your requirements or for further details.

Weed control and mulching
Soil reinforcement
Composite soil erosion control
Watercourses and aquatic engineering
Turf reinforcement and gravel retention systems