Saturday, May 27, 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.

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 this can help to provide an element of protection for to the soil and it promote the growth of vegetation on the slope. It can also help to make a channel in areas where there is low water flow and where the ground mulch and base ground seedlings are. These products will last for about a year.

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 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.

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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