Ideally, you should find an anchoring spot at the top of the slop as this simplifies proceedings. Furthermore, the anchor trench should be at least 6 inches deep and 6 inches wide. With the blanket anchored in place, begin rolling it down the slope. This can be achieved by anchoring the edges using either metal staples or pine pegs, after every 2 feet.
If blanket splicing is required, we suggest proceeding with caution as the slightest miscalculation can lead to unpleasant results. As a rule of thumb, you should ensure that each blanket has an overlap of at least 8 inches. Simply create another anchoring spot at the bottom of the slope. Ideally, this anchor should also be 6 inches deep and 6 inches wide, as it practically guarantees that your soil erosion blanket will be held in place. And there you have it, all the information you need to install a soil erosion control blanket on your slope vegetation.
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Do this down the width of the channel every 25 feet and at the terminal end of the channel. Roll out erosion control mats down the bottom of the channel and slope in the direction water will flow. Up-slope erosion mats should overlap the downslope mats by inches.
Anchor them down with a stake pattern of one per 25 inches for the width and 36 inches for the length. Finally, the mats should be stakes at the terminal end of the channel with the same type of check slot as the start of the channel.
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This is especially important if the area is prone to extensive soil erosion. Groundcover plants have several natural erosion check benefits, including protecting against strong winds, structuring unstable soil, and soaking up runoffs after rain.
What will you need? Clear installation site. Inspect the site closely by making a circuit of the site. Look for things like branches, rocks, dirt clods, roots or unwanted vegetation. Use a shovel, tiller, aerator, or pitchfork to break compacted soil once you have cleared the site if necessary. It is important for the erosion control blanket to lie directly on the topsoil without any obstructions. Dig a trench if installing on a slope. You will need to dig a shallow trench at the top if installing on a slope or a hill.
This slight depression is necessary to anchor your erosion control blanket and prevent it from being dragged downwards by gravity. You can skip this step if installing the erosion control matting on a flat surface.
Line the shallow trench. Free 3 feet of the material from its roll and line it over the depression. Smooth it using your hands, ensuring at least 6 inches of material is resting on top of the trench. Do not unroll the remaining part before securing the loose end properly.
Use fasteners to tack the blanket. Your erosion control matting would come with its own specially designed staples or pins for easy installation. Read manufacturer directions and space the fasteners as directed. Sink them deep at the center of the shallow trench using a rubber mallet or a hammer. Generally, fasteners should be placed 6 — 8 inches from the loose edge on each side and the third into the center point.
Overlap additional blanket edges. You need to lay additional blanket edges under the vertical edges of the matting beside it.
This will help in creating an overlap which will prevent any soil from being left exposed. An average overlap of 4 inches is recommended by most manufacturers. However, you should use your judgment and take a call depending on the unique dimensions of the erosion control blankets you are working with. Refill the trench. Use your spade or shovel to reline the trench with the soil you removed earlier. Make sure the erosion control blankets are firmly staked.
Smooth the soil afterwards by patting the surface lightly and tamping it down. The upper end of your blanket should stay secured with the fasteners and compact soil. You should inspect the anchor trench every week to recompact or replenish the soil if required.
This is necessary after rainfall as well. Unroll and fasten remaining blanket. You should wait to unroll the blanket until you have properly secured the loose side by staking it inside the trench. Fasten the remaining erosion control blanket every 2 — 3 feet. Drive a staple into overlapping vertical edges at regular intervals.
Make sure you line the fasteners symmetrically and sink them completely in the soil. Improperly spaced fasteners can cause the blanket to pull, twist or bunch which will render it ineffective.
Unrollers and clip-on tow lines. Prepare the site. You need to take appropriate measures to prepare the site for erosion control matting installation. This is especially important for large sites because it can get difficult to fix problems later. You may need to aerate and fertilize the soil if you want to speed up vegetation. Make sure you install the erosion control blankets within 24 — 48 hours of seeding to promote healthy germination.
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