Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Use Erosion Control Blankets To Solve Erosion Problems

By Harold Harris


The problem of spoil wearing away can be a massive problem and it can be expensive to sort. It can easy but costly to prevent soil being washed away. Erosion control blankets can be a good way to slow down the flow of water from the area where there is a problem of soil being washed away.

The slope can be masked in an effective way through the use of one of these blankets. These are great in areas where there is a heavy flow of water and which are prone to the soil washing away. In most cases these blankets are made from woven straw or coconut which is ideal because they are biodegradable. The aim of these products is to slow down the flow of water on the slope which is needing to be protected against soil being washed away. These blankets come in a number of different sizes therefore it is possible to get one that is ideal for the area that you are dealing with.

After you have purchased the product it is actually very easy to install. There is one consideration that you should be aware of and that is that you should make sure that the water moves on top of the blanket or it will not work in the correct manner. To install the product correctly you need to dig a small channel on top of the slope. Use the blanket to the line a trench for the water to use. Fold one edge under the blanket and secure it in place using staples.

Using these products can help to provide some protection to the soil and it promotes the establishment of vegetation on the slopes and applications channels for low flow where the base ground seeding and loose mulch are not so effective. This type of blanket for last for about twelve months and in some cases a bit longer than this.

In many cases the soil erosion products can be used as a temporary method of stabilising and protecting the soil. Protecting the soil allows for a decrease in the level of crusting and soil compaction whilst increasing the infiltration. These products can also help to keep the dampness in the soil.

These blankets also make a good way to protect new seeds from the predators and also reduce the level of desiccation. They can also promote evaporation via the insulation of the seed areas and soil. Despite the different uses for these blankets they still tend to be used on soils which are bad for eroding.

One of the main benefits of these blankets is they can help to provide immediate stability for the soil to prevent erosion and it will be able to provide fantastic cover for at least one year. Prior to the blanket being installed allow time to ensure that the ground is smooth so that it is able to lie flat on the surface.

Make sure that you allow plenty of time to do the preparation work as this will ensure that the product works correctly. It needs to be in contact with the soil and staples can be used to help to make sure that it stays in place. It can be rather expensive to prepare the area and install the blanket.




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