Friday, 26 May 2017

Use Erosion Control Blankets To Solve Erosion Problems

By Harold Harris


Soil erosion is a bit problem in certain areas and it can be expensive to deal with. Making the slope stable to prevent erosion is a hard thing to do. The problem can be dealt with by reducing the flow of water and this problem can be solved by making use of erosion control blankets.

These blankets are able to mask the slopes in an effective way especially where there is heavy flows that are prone to erosion. These blankets are normally made from substances that are biodegradable such as straw or coconut. These materials are woven and are meant to slow down the rate at which the water flows from the slope that is needing to be protected. These products can be purchased in a range of different sizes.

Once you have purchased the blanket it is very easy to install it however the one thing that you should be aware of is that you will need to make sure that the water is moving on top of the blanket otherwise the blanket will not work correctly. In order to be able to install it correctly you will need to dig out a small channel on the top of the slop and place the top end of the blanket into the trench to work as a lining. In order the line the blanket you will need to fold the edge underneath and secure it using staples.

Using these can help to provide an element of soil protection and help vegetation establishment upon the slopes and channels to allow for slow water flow where the base ground seedlings and loose mulch are not ineffective. This type of product will last for about a year and a bit longer in some cases.

In some cases the erosion blankets make a perfect temporary solution when you need to protect and stabilise the soil from being washed away. Protecting the soil from being washed away will reduce the amount of compact and crusting in the soil which increases the infiltration. These products can also help to assist in the retention of water in the soil.

These blankets can also be used as a way to help to protect the seeds from predators and reduce the amount of desiccation whilst promoting evaporation through the insulation of the seed environment and the soil. Despite the various other uses these do tend to be mainly used on soils that are prone to erosion.

One of the biggest benefits of these products are that they can assist in providing instant stability and it will provide great cover for the soil for at a season. Before the product is installed you should take time to ensure that it is smooth and the surface where is going is also flat.

Taking time to do the preparation will ensure that the blanket is in contact with the soil. It is possible to secure the blanket using staples. The installation of the blanket can be costly and this is certainly the case when it comes to labour.




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