Erosion Control

What are straw wattles?

Straw wattles are erosion, sediment, and storm water runoff control devices. They are tubular and straw-filled, held together by photodegradable plastic or& biodegradable burlap netting. Each fiber roll is 9 inches in diameter and 25 feet long, weighing approximately 60 pounds. They capture sediment and spread water rather than concentrating the flow and volume, like drainage sewers. Each straw wattle contains natural straw. When left in place, they help prevent slope erosion. After decomposition, they become part of the landscaping.

Straw wattles are designed to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion by slowing the creep of loose soil and helping to break up the formation of rills and gullies. They have been proven to keep our fresh water system free of pollution.

Since straw wattles have a low profile, they easily blend into the environment. They can protect the environment for up to two years because the straw eventually mulches down and the plastic netting photodegrades.

What is silt fence?

Silt fence is a lightweight, durable erosion and sediment control product used on construction sites to help protect the environment. They are resistant to UV light and fastened to wood stakes. The uniquely designed fabric allows water to filter through while retaining soil particles, silt, and debris on job sites, keeping nearby roads and highways safe. It also protects rivers, lakes, and streams from underwater soil build up. Typically available in orange or black.

What is jute netting?

Jute is a truly versatile fiber. Its silky texture, high tensile strength, and resistance to heat and weather provides numerous applications. Jute netting is biodegradable, usually disappearing within one to two years. Since it is made from plants, it is one of the most widely used fibers and is one of the most dependable and proven erosion products.

Jute has the mechanical strength necessary to hold soil in place and promote the growth of new vegetation on all types of slopes (landfill slopes, drainage slopes, road slopes, and backyard slopes). Jute netting proves to be very effective in retaining moisture and contouring to soil surface irregularities. It fertilizes and stabilizes surface soil on slopes.

This is item is only available as a special order only.

What is straw mat?

Like jute netting, straw blankets are designed for slope erosion protection and vegetation establishment. They are used to hold soil in place and promote the growth of new vegetation on all types of slopes, i.e. landfill slopes, drainage slopes, road slopes, and backyard slopes. Straw blankets prove extremely effective in retaining moisture and contouring to soil surface irregularities.

Straw blankets help prevent and control the natural displacement of soil in areas such as slopes, hills, channels, ditches, streams, rivers, yards, and coasts. For anchoring the straw blankets, the same type of landscape staples for jute netting can also be used to fasten straw blankets.