dimanche 30 juillet 2017

Where Erosion Control Blankets Minnesota Manufacturers Produce Are Most Effective

By Joseph Olson


Most people who want to buy a house on the beach or at the top of a hill don't think about the potential problems of living on such a fragile system. They are often surprised by how hard it is to fight Mother Nature. Bridge and pier builders, emergency management in coastal communities, and construction businesses also have to contend with the problems brought on by time and inclement weather. The erosion control blankets Minnesota manufacturers make are useful in correcting problems associated with maintaining soil stability and integrity.

The type of material used, and size and weight of it, depends on what it is intended for. It is not difficult for a homeowner to install the product in order to repair and strengthen damaged soil. Mats are usually made from organic materials, such as coconut and straw. Because of that, they will gradually degrade relieving the homeowner of having to physically remove them.

If you live at the top of a steep slope, you have probably experienced some issue with an eroding hillside after a strong rain or wind event. Landscapers may advise the use of one of these products after they have built the hill back up and seeded it with trees or smaller plants to help prevent the hill from eroding. Without such an effort you may eventually be in danger of losing the house itself.

Living right on the beach or lakeside is great, but rain and wind can damage fragile shoreline which will creep closer and closer to any improved property. Those who experience frequent floods sometimes opt to erect an anchor wall to protect the shoreline from further degrading. Anchor walls are flexible enough to follow the shoreline and are attractively designed.

Coastal communities use these products to protect their diversion channels and spillways. Channels used to divert flood waters cannot become clogged with sediment. Spillways have to be kept clear to handle excess water threatening to damage dams by topping them. An eroding deterrent mat or blanket is often more effective than dumping rock.

Bridge and pier builders know that their structures can become compromised if scouring occurs. Rushing water will remove sediment at their bases and eventually make the bridges and piers unsafe for use. These blankets help prevent this problem. The materials must meet the guidelines established by the Federal Highway Administration.

Access to construction sites is often over raw land. Construction crews haul and operate heavy equipment that will create deep furrows in unpaved areas. This makes getting in and out of sites hazardous. Installing mats eliminates this issue. Pre-cast bridges that span creeks are often needed to access sites.

Preventing erosion can be costly and complicated without some planning. Using mats to prevent the soil from degrading and encouraging new vegetation is a great way to solve any potential problems. They are effective for small residential sites and large commercial projects.




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