Erosion Tables

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Slope Application

Overlay the sides snugly together (overlapping max 2") if possible extend 3½ feet over the crest

Ditch Line Application

Roll out mat with the flow. Overlap the ends by 3" in the flow direction and anchor with a common row of staples not more than 1 1/2 feet apart. On wide ditches, overlapping of mat joints should not be in center of ditch.

Stapling Procedures

At the ends anchor with a row of staples not more than 1 ½ feet apart. Staple or wooden stakes on 3 foot centers.

Earth Lock
Closed Check Slot
Earth Lock
Downstream Terminals

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Standard Straw Blanket
Width: 7½’ (2.3m)
Weight: 50 lb., 22.7 kgs (± 10%)
Length: 120’ approx
Area: 100 sq. yds (83.6 sq. m.)
Usage: Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 4.8 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 3.9 fps.
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High Velocity Straw Blanket
Width: 7½’ (2.3m)
Weight: 55 lb., 24.9 kgs (± 10%)
Length: 120’ approx
Area: 100 sq. yds (83.6 sq. m.)
Usage: Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 11.0 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 8.6 fps.
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Standard Excelsior Blanket
Width: 7½’ (2.3m)
Weight: 85 lb., 38.6 kgs (± 10%)
Length: 120’ approx
Area: 100 sq. yds (83.6 sq. m.)
Usage: Slopes 3:1 - 2:1, Channels to 5 fps, Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 4.8 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 3.9 fps.
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Green Standard Excelsior Blanket
Width: 4’ or 8’
Weight: 78 lb., kgs (± 10%)
Length: 180’ and 90’
Area: 80 sq. yds (sq. m.)
Usage: Slopes 3:1 - 2:1, Channels to 5 fps, Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 4.8 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 3.9 fps.
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High Impact Excelsior Blanket
Width: 7½’ (2.3m)
Weight: 80 lb., 36.3 kgs (± 10%)
Length: 60’ approx
Area: 50 sq. yds (41.8 sq. m.)
Usage: Slopes 2:1 -1:1, Channels to 7 fps, Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 11.0 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 8.6 fps.
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Heavy High Impact Excelsior Blanket
Width: 7½’ (2.3m)
Weight: 80 lb., 36.3 kgs (± 10%)
Length: 96’ approx
Area: 80 sq. yds (66.9 sq. m.)
Usage: Slopes1-1 / 2:1, Channels - High flow, Heavy soils such as clay, loam, and even sandy clay loam it will withstand water flow rates up to 11.0 fps; on sandy soils flow rates up to 8.6 fps.
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Second Nature®
Properties:
Percent moisture (maximum) -
Percent ash content 1.0% +0.2% O.D. Basis
pH 5.5 ±1
Water holding capacity
(grams of water per 100 grams of fiber)
1200
Package 50 lb. plastic bags
Application Rates:
Flat 1800 lb. per acre
Slope 3:1 or less 2500 lb. per acre
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Dr. Grow Paper Fiber Hydroseeding Mulch
Properties:
Percent moisture (maximum) -
Percent ash content 1.0% +0.2% O.D. Basis
pH 5.5 ±1
Water holding capacity
(grams of water per 100 grams of fiber)
1200
Package 50 lb. plastic bags
Application Rates:
Flat 1800 lb. per acre
Slope 3:1 or less 2500 lb. per acre
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Spray Matt™
Properties:
Percent moisture (maximum) 12% (±3%)
Percent ash content 1.0% +0.2% O.D. Basis
pH 6.5 (±1)
Water holding capacity
(grams of water per 100 grams of fiber)
1100
Package 50 lb. plastic bags
Application Rates:-
All applications 3000 lbs. per acre
Slope 2:1 or less: Do not apply as a thick coat; allow product to rain down on surface and repeat with a minimum of two coats. Applying product to flat surface on top 2500 lb. per acre
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Mat Blend 5050
Wood Fiber Content 50% ± 10%
Clean, recycled paper 50% ± 10%
Moisture Content (total weight base) 12% ± 3%
Organic matter (min.) 97%
Inorganic (ash) content (max.) 3%
pH at 3% consistency in water slurry (avg.) 5.7
Water holding capacity (min.) 1.2 gal./lb.
Packaged in 50lb./22.6kg. multi-wall kraft bags
Bag dimensions: 35 x 18 x 8½"
Available in palletized 18-bag units
Product certification and MSDS available upon request
Where to use Mat-Blend 50/50®: Lawn and turf applications, little-to-no slope; where a tight fiber weave helps germination.
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Mat Fiber
Moisture content (total weight basis) 12% ± 3%
Organic matter (oven-dried weight basis, min.) 99.3%
Inorganic (ash) content (oven-dried weight basis, max.) 0.7%
pH at 3% consistency in water slurry (avg.) 4.9
Water-holding capacity (min.) 1.2 gal./lb.
Packaged in 50lb./22.6kg. multi-wall kraft bags
Bag dimensions: 35 x 18 x 8½"
Available in palletized 18-bag units
Product certification and MSDS available upon request
Where to use Mat-Fiber: Lawn and fine turf applications; Erosion control on slopes 4:1 or flatter; Worldwide application.
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Mat Fiber Plus
Moisture content (total weight basis) 12% ± 3%
Organic matter (oven-dried weight basis, min.) 99%
Inorganic (ash) content (oven-dried weight basis, max.) 1.0%
pH at 3% consistency in water slurry (avg.) 4.7
Water-holding capacity (min.) 1.2 gal./lb.
Tackifier content (by weight basis) 3%
Packaged in 50lb./22.6kg. multi-wall kraft bags
Bag dimensions: 35 x 18 x 8.5"
Available in palletized 18-bag units
Product certification and MSDS available upon request
Where to use Mat-Fiber Plus: Fine lawn and turf establishment on slopes; Where mulch performance is critical; Erosion control on slopes of 2:5:1 or flatter.
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Ameri-Fibers
Corn fiber content 100%
Moisture content (total weight base) 12% ± 3%
Organic matter (min.) 93%
Inorganic matter (ash) (max.) 7%
pH at 3% consistency in water slurry (avg.) 7.0
Water-holding capacity (min.) 1.2 gal./lb.
Packaged in 50lb./22.6kg. multi-wall kraft bags
Bag dimensions: 35 x 18 x 8.5"
Available in palletized 18-bag units
Product certification and MSDS available upon request
Where to use Ameri-Fibers: Lawn and turf applications, little-to-no slope; Where a tight fiber weave helps germination; Anywhere East of the Rockies.
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Earth Bond
Application Rates:
Slopes 2:1 or less: 3 lb. acre
Slopes 2:1 or more: 3 to 6 lb. acre *
* Soil Stabilization: Not Recommended
Lubricant: 2 oz per 100 lb. mulch
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Tac Pac
Application Rates:
Slopes 2:1 or less: 20 lb. acre
Slopes 2:1 or more: 40 lb. acre *
* Soil Stabilization: 40 to 80 lb. acre
Lubricant: 1 lb. per 100 lb. mulch
Available in box’s of 4 10 lb. bags
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