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Ground reinforcement and erosion control
Contact
t: +44 (0) 161 980 1016 info@gravitasint.com
Web
www.gravitasint.com www.flexmse.com
Address
Gravitas International Ltd 219 Ashley Road Hale Altrincham WA15 8TA
Awards
Best Retention & Erosion Control System –BUILD Infrastructure Awards 2018 Most Innovative Eco-Aware Erosion Control Solution –BUILD Sustainability Awards 2018 Innovation Award –Flood Expo 2017
Additional entries
FlexMSE® retaining structures ‰ 36
Before: FlexMSE® for lakeshore property
Before: FlexMSE® as a tie-back wall for a creek Gravitas International
FlexMSE® vegetated erosion control
FlexMSE® is a patented, engineered solution for vegetated erosion control and retaining walls. FlexMSE® GTX bags and interlocking plates are used to build resilient geomodular structures, viable for horizontal to near-vertical installations.
Features and benefits
• Installs in two-thirds of the time compared to traditional systems. • Lightweight and easy to transport. • Typically 60% of the cost of traditional systems. • 75-year manufacturer’s warranty. • Easy to construct and maintain.
Applications
Typical applications and uses include river and stream bank protection, coastal protection, slope repairs, permanent flood protection, detention/ retention ponds and reservoirs, irrigation canals and ditches, bridge abutments, culverts and pump stations, channel linings, retaining walls, highway walls, bunkers, site levelling and land profiling.
Awards and accreditations
• ASTM-rated design life of 120 years. • BREEAM compatible. • BBA Stage 3 attained. • Recommended for SSSIs by the Environment Agency.
After: the original shoreline planted and restored
After: FlexMSE® installed and starting to vegetate Before: FlexMSE® for SSSI riverbank site, replacing 300m of failed timber revetment
After: riverbank fully covered in less than three months (including the winter season)
Contact
t: 01621 874200 f: 01621 874299 info@terram.com
Web
www.terram.com
Address
Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate The Causeway Maldon CM9 4GG
Accreditation
ISO 9001:2008 Investors in People
Operational area
UK
Additional entries
GrassProtecta™ reinforcement mesh ‰ 11
Bodpave™ 40 with Bodgrid™geocomposite layer Terram
The new and improved Bodpave™ 40 interlocking porous paving system designed for grassed or gravel areas where there is regular pedestrian or vehicle use. Bodpave™ 40 enables landscaping and civil engineering professionals to specify 100% recycled plastics to create low-impact solutions that contribute to the circular economy. Bodpave™ 40’s innovative design incorporates four pre-clipped pavers with 250% stronger interlocking connections, reducing installation time by 25%.
• Simple and fast installation
Installers easily connect adjacent units with the snap-fit clips. Installation is faster, typically reducing labour costs by about £2,000 for a 6,000m2 project. The system does not require an installation permit.
• Stronger connections with efficient load transfer for a longer service life
The precise connectivity and rigid cell structure provide compressive strength up to 250 tonnes per square metre. With efficient transfer of loads between pavers, the new Bodpave™ 40 does not lift easily and therefore delivers a longer service life, and significantly reduces maintenance on site.
• Manufacture and composition
Bodpave™ 40 pavers are manufactured in the UK by Terram from recycled plastic pellets, supplied by sister company Berry Plasgran. They can be recycled afterwards to support the transition to a circular economy.
• Sustainability
On a 6,000m2 project, Bodpave™ 40 can deliver a 50% reduction in the CO2 footprint compared to traditional construction methods, as it is lighter to transport and uses fewer natural resources.
• Typical applications
Typical applications include: - parking areas and overflow car parks. - pedestrian and cycle paths. - caravan parks. - golf walkways. - emergency access routes. As the technology is porous, it also works effectively as part of a sustainable urban drainage (SuDs) system. Natural surface drainage has been proven to have a significant effect in reducing surface run-off and surges in drainage systems.
Bodgrid™
Bodgrid™ is an innovative geocomposite layer that can be used alongside Bodpave™ 40 to complete the system. The Bodgrid™ geocomposite layer provides separation, filtration and reinforcement functions in one layer. It replaces the need for separate geotextile and geogrid layers, reducing installation time by 50%. Bodpave™ 40 is a 100% recycled plastic interlocking porous paving system
Bodpave™ 40: +250% stronger connections; +25% faster installation; 50% reduced CO2 footprint
500x500x40mm; 4 units per SQM Bodpave™ 40 with 20mm ground spike
Contact
t: 01621 874200 f: 01621 874299 info@terram.com
Web
www.terram.com
Address
Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate The Causeway Maldon CM9 4GG
Accreditation
ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001 OSHAH 18001 Investors in People
Operational area
UK
Additional entries
Bodpave™ 40 paving grid system – 100% recycled plastic ‰ 10 Terram
GrassProtecta™ reinforcement mesh
GrassProtecta™ is a heavy-duty polyethylene mesh that reinforces grassed root networks, preventing smear and wear. It is suitable for permanent grassed overflow car parks and pedestrian areas on firm, well-drained soil.
Composition and manufacture
GrassProtecta™ is manufactured in the UK by Terram from up to 100% recycled plastic and is fully recyclable, helping reduce the CO2 footprint of projects and supporting the transition to a circular economy.
Technical data
GrassProtecta’s oscillated mesh structure provides a high level of traction and up to 97% higher slip resistance than other standard grass meshes on the market. It is available in three thicknesses: - Heavy: 14.5mm - Medium: 13mm - Lite: 10mm GrassProtecta will reinforce up to 8 tonnes/static axle load on firm ground, making it suitable for applications ranging from overflow car parks and light-aircraft taxiways to caravan sites, equestrian surfaces and verge stabilisation.
Installation and maintenance
GrassProtecta™ is simple to install. No excavation is required and it easily accommodates shallow slopes. The swardgrows through the mesh apertures and knits with the filaments to create a strong, discreetly reinforced surface capable of withstanding vehicle loads, limiting damage, and helping to reduce compaction by reducing direct contact with the soil surface. It can also be installed onto newly landscaped areas and seeded as required. Newly installed areas should be left untrafficked until the sward and the mesh have knitted –normally after a few weeks during the growing season, or a few months out of season.
GrassProtecta™ reinforcement mesh
GrassProtecta™ is laid directly onto existing grassed surfaces GrassProtecta™heavy-duty polyethylene mesh reinforces grassed root networks, preventing wear
GrassProtecta™ rolls laid onto existing grass GrassProtecta™ on level, free-draining grass
GrassProtecta™ days after installation GrassProtecta™ two weeks after installation
Contact
Manni Keates t: 0800 118 2278 sales@corelp.co.uk
Web
www.corelp.co.uk
Address
CORE Landscape Products Calves Lane Yard Bellswood Lane Iver SL0 0LU
Affiliations
BALI; CHAS; Constructionline; Exor; OHIM Registered
Operational area
Worldwide
Additional entries
Gravel and grass grids for permeable paving ‰ 70 Flexible steel landscape edging ‰ 79
CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate CORE TRP Gravel Grid filled with loose gravel
CORE TRP 10 Membrane CORE Landscape Products
Tree root protection system
CORE TRP is a three-dimensional cellular web system that provides protection to the roots of mature trees from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. It comprises a geocellular confinement panel that provides: three-dimensional load distribution; porous and highly puncture-resistant TRP membranes; and a TRP geogrid that provides additional 2-dimensional support. The system is installed within the RPA on top of the existing soil to create a shallow, high loadbearing, above-ground sub-base. It helps distribute the weight of traffic evenly across the surface delivering a significant reduction in the loads transferred from above. This prevents harmful subsoil compaction around the roots.
Accreditation
The CORE TRP system is CE certified and fully compliant with BS 5837:2012 section 7.4.2 Note 1 and has been specifically designed to achieve the No Dig construction method set out in AGN12.
Installation
CORE Landscape Products also offers an installation service across the UK. All of the company’s contractors are experienced installers of tree root protection and surfacing.
CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate
Edge Restraint CORE Grass HD Grid filled with loam mix or root-zone
CORE TRP 10 Membrane ‘No dig’ construction build-up for AGN12 applications
CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate
Edge Restraint 50-75mm depth of Temporary Wearing Course CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate (Same as TRP Panel Infill)
CORE TRP 10 Membrane Edge Restraint CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate Permeable Block Paving System CORE TRP 10 Membrane
CORE TRP Geogrid
CORE TRP 30 Membrane
Existing Substrate CORE TRP Geogrid
CORE TRP 30 Membrane
Existing Substrate 15-30mm Bedding Layer of CORE SubFlow 6
Temporary site access construction Porous block paving construction
CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate
Edge Restraint Porous Tarmacadam/Asphalt CORE TRP Panel filled with CORE SubFlow 20 Aggregate
Edge Restraint CORE Bound Permeable Resin Surface Course
Existing Substrate
Gravel stabiliser construction
15-30mm Bedding Layer of CORE Subflow 6 CORE TRP Geogrid
CORE TRP 30 Membrane
Existing Substrate 15-30mm Bedding Layer of CORE Subflow 6
Grass porous paver construction
CORE TRP system installation in progress CORE TRP tree root protection system
CORE TRP Geogrid
CORE TRP 30 Membrane
Existing Substrate CORE TRP Geogrid
CORE TRP 30 Membrane
Existing Substrate Porous Tarmacadam/Asphalt
Porous asphalt construction Resin bound over asphalt construction
CORE TRP tree root protection panels are CE certified
Contact
Robert Howden OBE t: 01924 379443 f: 01924 290289 bobhowden@grasscrete.com
Web
www.grasscrete.com
Address
Grass Concrete Ltd Duncan House 142 Thornes Lane Thornes Wakefield WF2 7RE
Affiliations
Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Additional entries
Overlay paving system for extensive or intensive green roofs ‰ 26 Retaining walls ‰ 35 Grass Concrete Ltd
Grass pavers and erosion control
Grass Concrete Ltd produces a range of grass reinforcement systems for traffic and erosion control applications.
• Grass pavers
Grasscrete® is cast-on-site concrete paving that uses recycled plastic void formers. It is suitable for heavy-duty applications, such as fire access roads, parking areas, slope protection and erosion control. Terratone is a new colour pigment that can be added to cast-in Grasscrete®. Colour options are granite, peat, earth brown and sand. Grassblock® hydraulically pressed concrete grass paving blocks are available in a variety of depths, and incorporate interlocking lugs to increase resistance to displacement under load. Applications include parking areas, and embankment and slope protection works. Grassroad® honeycomb plastic reinforcing pavers provide 95% grass cover. They are suitable for infrequently trafficked areas such as amenity sites and fire access roads. Grasskerb® is a dry-fix edge kerb system. To form curves, the lattice base is clipped, which enables a wide variety of profiles to be formed. Grasskerb® 45 is suitable for lawn edges and Grasskerb® 60 can cater for block or slab paving.
Grasscrete® car park installation with bay markers –Saracens Rugby Club
Grassblock® installation Grasscrete® installation Grasscrete® for HGV use Grasscrete® used with asphalt –Farmleigh, Dublin
Grasscrete® flood defence –Pocklington Grasscrete® hospital installation –before Grasscrete® hospital installation –after
Contact
t: 01386 881493 info@greenfix.co.uk
Web
www.greenfix.co.uk
Address
Greenfix Soil Stabilisation & Erosion Control Ltd Old Manor Farm Yard Beckford Road Ashton under Hill Evesham WR11 7SU
Accreditation
Network Rail PADS Approval ISO 9001:2015 CE certification CPD certification BSI approved
Additional entries
Erosion control mats and blankets ‰ 21 Earth retention structures ‰ 37 Tree care and protection ‰ 532
Geoweb® panels connected with Atra® Keys
Atra® Key for connecting Geoweb® panels Greenfix Soil Stabilisation & Erosion Control Ltd
Geoweb® cellular confinement
Greenfix provides innovative, sustainable solutions to challenging soil stabilisation problems and turf protection requirements with the Geoweb® cellular confinement system.
• Load support
Geoweb® can be used for load support where soil stability is a problem. It is easy to deploy, making it economical for roads and tracks in difficult-toaccess locations. Access roads made with Geoweb® can support heavy plant and vehicles, reducing ongoing costs in quarry, forestry, wind farm, agricultural and similar applications. It can reduce required stone depth by up to 50%. Geoweb® panels are joined with Atra® Keys, which makes an installation up to 3 times stronger than using staples, and can contribute to the quick completion of projects.
• Tree root protection
Geoweb® distributes loads laterally, reducing soil compaction and its effects. If construction equipment, vehicles or pedestrian traffic pass over a tree’s Critical Root Zone, soil compaction can damage near-surface roots and endanger the structural integrity or life of the tree.
• Slope and channel protection
Geoweb® cellular confinement can be used for slopes and embankments of all types. Benefits include long-term vegetated sustainability, reinforcement of the upper soil layer, and resistance to erosive conditions and sliding forces. Atra® Tendon Clips are load transfer devices that transfer slope gravity forces from the Geoweb® cell wall to the tendon.
Accreditation
Geoweb® complies with the Arboricultural Method Statement outlined in BS 5837:2021, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and the Arboricultural Guidance Note 12.
Design services
Greenfix engineers are able to design site-specific solutions for all applications.
Geoweb® –tree root protection Geoweb® – load support for driveway, Ripon Atra® tendon clip
Geoweb® secured by Atra® Tendon Clips –for steeper slope protection applications
Geoweb® –load support for port road, Dublin
Contact
Sales t: 03456 800008 info@groundtrax.com
Web
www.groundtrax.com
Address
Groundtrax Systems Ltd Station Yard Ripley Harrogate HG3 3BA
Operational area
Worldwide
Country of manufacture
UK & Europe
Additional entries
Cellular paving systems ‰ 72
Supa-Trac™ portable flooring
Grassprotecta® reinforcement mesh Groundtrax Systems Ltd
Ground reinforcement
Groundtrax is a specialist supplier of ground protection and reinforcement systems. A comprehensive range of products is available to suit all applications from pedestrian walkways to heavy-duty HGV roadways, including both temporary and permanent requirements.
• Trackway and event flooring
Groundtrax supplies a full range of trackway products from light-duty, man-handleable mats to systems capable of handling the heaviest loads.
• Geosynthetics
Geotrax is a range of standard and specialist geotextiles, geogrids for ground reinforcement, and geocells for tree root protection and ground reinforcement applications.
• Cellular concrete paving
Cellcrete is a poured-on-site cellular concrete paving system supplied for simple self-installation using the supplied formers.
• Grass reinforcement systems
Grassprotecta mesh is a roll-out mesh product that is pinned down onto existing grassland. CellPave AP is a grid system that is rolled into existing grassland. It has been installed globally on 60 airfields as well as extensive grass car parks.
• Cellular pavers
High-quality products for all loading applications are suitable for both gravel and grassed infills.
Geotrax™ GC geocells
Cellcrete™ poured concrete system IsoTrack X trackway mats
CellPave AP™ roll-in grass reinforcement
Contact
t: +44 (0)1865 770555 info.uk@maccaferri.com
Web
www.maccaferri.com/uk
Address
Maccaferri Ltd 9 Blenheim Office Park Fenlock Road Long Hanborough OX29 8LN
Accreditation
Builder’s Profile CHAS Constructionline ISO 9001:2015 UKAS SMAS Worksafe
Affiliations
European Association of Geosynthetic Product Manufacturers (EAGM)
Awards
Ground Engineer Awards 2020 –UK Projects with a Geotechnical Value of under £500,000 –Winner
CPD
Basal reinforced embankments Erosion protection Reinforced soil slopes and walls Retaining structures River protection works Rockfall protection Soft ground stabilising soils Using geosynthetics in construction
Operational area
UK and Ireland Maccaferri Ltd
Anti-burrowing mesh and geomats
Maccaferri designs, manufactures and installs innovative, long-lasting and environmentallyfriendly solutions for civil engineering.
• Anti-burrowing mesh
Anti-burrowing mesh is designed to protect slopes from deterioration caused by burrowing animals. Two types are available: a doubletwisted steel wire mesh with a smaller aperture than the standard meshes; and a vegetating version which has an extra 3D polymer matrix layer extruded onto the wire mesh to encourage slope vegetation. The meshes are easy to maintain and install, and offer high flexibility for adapting to uneven surfaces.
• MacMat® R geomat
MacMat® R provides surface stabilisation, erosion protection and root reinforcement in one durable and easy-to-install product. It is typically used for slope reinforcement as well as channel linings for rivers, streams and canals. MacMat® R consists of a 3D matrix of UV-stabilised polymer fibres extruded onto a polymer-coated steel wire woven mesh. It has high puncture resistance and protects vulnerable soil surfaces, reducing erosion and encouraging vegetation establishment. It easily accepts hydroseeding and shrub planting where more rapid colonisation is required.
Anti-burrowing mesh protects slopes from deterioration caused by burrowing animals
Additional entries
Retaining walls/soil reinforcement ‰ 32
Anti-burrowing mesh on rail embankment MacMat® R erosion control matting for slopes and channels encourages vegetation establishment, and accepts hydroseeding and shrub planting
Contact
Web
www.reinforcedearth.co.uk
Address
Reinforced Earth Company Limited Innovation House Telford TF3 4LT
Accreditation
Acclaim BBA/HAPAS Certified Constructionline Gold Member CPD Certified EPD Certified
Affiliations
International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
CPD
Reinforced earth developments Precast arches Precast aesthetic designs T-Wall precast system
Operational area
Worldwide
Additional entries
Precast concrete panels and soil reinforcements ‰ 27 Precast concrete retaining walls ‰ 28 Reinforced soil slopes ‰ 29 Reinforced Earth Company Ltd
Geogrids and geocells
Reinforced Earth geotechnical engineers specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of geosynthetic products for road, rail and highspeed rail, coastal, river, industrial, housing, logistic parks and landfill applications.
• ArmaGrid geogrids
ArmaGrid provides engineers and builders with a straightforward, full-service approach for procuring biaxial and uniaxial, polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP) geogrids. Geogrid performance properties are easily identifiable to specify for construction projects. Typical applications include: - Basal reinforcement. - Piled embankments. - Pavement reinforcement. - Void bridging.
• ArmaLynk basal reinforcement
ArmaLynk is a high-strength PET geogrid used for various basal reinforcement and challenging ground stabilisation needs in support of building roads, bridges, runways, railways, working platforms, and heavy-duty pavements. Typical applications include: - Embankments on soft soils. - Embankments over subsidence and void bridging. - Load transfer platforms and piled embankments. - Ground stabilisation. - Reinforced steep slopes and walls. - Landfill expansions. - Land reclamation.
• ArmaWeb geocell
ArmaWeb is a high-performance, prefabricated three-dimensional textured geosynthetic protection system made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) cell webs. The cells are welded at joints to form a cellular soil confinement system. Installing ArmaWeb is quick and straightforward, and is used by engineers and developers in a number of landscape applications for transportation, industrial and residential infrastructure projects. ArmaGrid Rail pavement reinforcement
ArmaGrid Rail pavement reinforcement
ArmaGrid Road pavement reinforcement
ArmaLynk is manufactured in bespoke sizes Geocell ArmaWeb geocell for slope protection
Contact
Sales and technical t: 01992 522797 f: 01992 878176 info@perfo.co.uk
Web
www.perfo.co.uk
Address
S2T Grass Reinforcement 125 High Road North Weald Epping CM16 6EA
Operational area
Worldwide
Country of manufacture
EU S2T Grass Reinforcement
PERFO® is the self-anchoring ground reinforcement solution. The unique clip-together tile system can be compacted or rolled directly into grass to reinforce existing grass, or vibrated into crushed stone for permeable parking. Products include PERFO-SD® (standard), PERFOEQ® , PERFO-AK® (anchor) and PERFO-AK+® reinforcement tiles. Applications include parking, vehicle access, grass verges, paths, airfields and caravan parks.
Composition and manufacture
The recycled PE/PP tiles have excellent loadbearing and weight distribution properties. They are tested to withstand loads of over 60t/m2 . Installed loadings will, however, depend on site ground conditions. The tiles resist frost, acids, solvents, heat and UV, and do not rot.
Sitework
Unlike most reinforcement products, PERFO® can be compacted or rolled into unprepared even ground without excavation. Apart from a roller or rammer, no special tools or skills are needed. The patented ‘barb’ system makes fixing pegs unnecessary. Tiles can also be compacted into gravel with a sub-base for permeable parking.
PERFO-SD® –car park
PERFO® –park and sports area car park
PERFO-SD® –car park
PERFO® is widely used for airfields and helipads
PERFO-EQ® is ideal for temporary paths PERFO-AK® installed in a crushed stone base PERFO-SD® path and verge reinforcement
PERFO-AK® Anchor tiles for permeable parking Tiles are a clip-together interlocking fixing system PERFO® self-anchoring tiles being rolled into grass PERFO-AK® Anchor tiles used for car park ing
Contact
Roger Moore t: 01904 448675 m: 07899 896085 lindum@turf.co.uk
Web
www.turf.co.uk
Address
Lindum Seeded Turf Ltd West Grange Farm Thorganby York YO19 6DJ
Affiliations
British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA)
Additional entries
Green roofs ‰ 23 Cultivated turf ‰ 519 Lindum Wildflower ‰ 524
Contact
Trade Accounts Team t: 01376 503869 trade@sure-green.com
Web
www.sure-green.com
Address
Suregreen Limited Viridis House Toppesfield Road Finchingfield CM7 4NZ
Operational area
UK
Additional entries
Gabion baskets ‰ 40 Deck boards and joists ‰ 139 Tree protection ‰ 537 Lindum Seeded Turf Ltd
Grassfelt™ soil-less turf
Grassfelt™ soil-less turf provides erosion control and reinforcement for landscape design, steep banks, drought-prone and low-maintenance areas. It comprises a mature grass grown on 100% biodegradable, plastic-free recycled felt and is specifically designed to retain moisture. The resulting flexible turf mat can be pegged into position and is extremely pliable, allowing it to lie close to unusual contours. Grassfelt™ achieves rapid rooting into the substrate beneath and can be grown to order with other turf grades.
Grassfelt™ embankment –Lincoln Castle
Suregreen Limited
Permeable grass and gravel ground reinforcement
Suregreen’s ground reinforcement range has been specially designed to give long-lasting, freedraining, robust surfaces with a grass or gravel finish. All products can be used as part of a source control layer within a SuDs design, where stormwater run-off is a consideration.
• PP40 and PP50 permeable pavers
PP40 and PP50 permeable pavers feature a unique, tailor-made open cell structure that interlocks to construct a free-draining, stable surface. The pavers are made from recycled plastic and work well with a gravel or grass finish, making them suitable for commercial car parks, overflow car parks, coach parks, fire access lanes, driveways, paths and disabled access areas.
• GR14 grass reinforcement mesh
GR14 grass reinforcement meshes are applied to existing grass areas to allow the grass to be trafficked. Applications include overflow car parks, access roads, paths, verges and lawns. Once installed, the grass roots intertwine with the mesh, creating a strong, reinforced surface.
• TRUCKGRID-Max permeable pavers
TRUCKGRID-MAX heavy-duty permeable pavers provide a hard-wearing surface that can manage the pressures imposed by heavyweight vehicles. Grassfelt™ soil-less turf used to create an amphitheatre
Grass entangles with GR14 giving a reinforced, robust, trafficable surface
PP50 permeable gravel grid –car park TRUCKGRID-Max construction for HGV access
Contact
t: 07383 119479 hello@coirproducts.co.uk
Web
www.coirproducts.co.uk
Address
CoirProducts.co.uk (Salike Ltd) 71–75 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JQ
Affiliations
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) Sussex Chamber of Commerce
CoirProducts biodegradable coir geotextile CoirProducts.co.uk
Coir-based erosion control
CoirProducts.co.uk (of Salike Ltd) provides sustainable coir-based solutions for ground reinforcement and erosion control. Coir-based products are made from natural, fibrous material extracted from coconut husks, and are biodegradable. They are ethically produced and sourced, with minimal harm to the environment, and can be customised to meet individual requirements. The products are durable (with the coir fibre having a high tensile strength) and will hold soil in place for a long period of time. They are also useful for establishing vegetation as coir retains water and helps keep plant roots moist.
• Geotextiles (coir netting)
CoirProducts geotextiles (coir netting) can be used in the form of a vegetated cover, for soil stabilisation, soil reinforcement, landscaping and erosion control. They are woven into matting, and degrade in 3–5 years, enriching the soil.
• Coir logs
CoirProducts coir logs can help protect the disintegration of slopes, riverbanks, shorelines and other inclined landscapes. They are made of coir trapped inside a biodegradable coir twine or PP netting to form a log-shaped structure.
• Coir sheets
CoirProducts coir sheets consist of layers of coir fibre with a natural rubber latex layer added to hold the fibre together. They are used as plant liners, for weed control in vineyards, and for the prevention of soil erosion in smaller applications.
• Salike blankets
An innovative product developed by CoirProducts, Salike blankets can be used to cover slopes, shorelines, streams and river embankments. They consist of a layer of coir sheets and coir geotextiles, and come in 1x5m rolls. The blankets help vegetation and prevent unwanted weeds.
• Erosion control blankets
Erosion control blankets are suitable for use in areas that need immediate stabilisation, providing cover, helping to establish vegetation, and minimising sediment run-off.
• Coir pallets (coir pillows)
CoirProducts coir pallets (coir pillows) are made by packing a layer of coir between two geotextiles. Pallets can hold in seeds firmly and offer a good environment for sprouting. They are useful for river bank protection, for establishing floating islands, and for trapping sediment.
• Jute geotextiles
CoirProducts jute geotextiles are a strong textilegrade lingo-cellulosic fibre. They have low elongation at breaking point and high moisture content. CoirProducts biodegradable coir sheet
CoirProducts biodegradable coir log
CoirProducts biodegradable coir pallet Salike biodegradable blanket
Contact
t: 01386 881493 info@greenfix.co.uk
Web
www.greenfix.co.uk
Address
Greenfix Soil Stabilisation & Erosion Control Ltd Old Manor Farm Yard Beckford Road Ashton under Hill Evesham WR11 7SU
Accreditation
Network Rail PADS Approval ISO 9001:2015 CE certification CPD certification BSI approved
Additional entries
Geoweb® cellular confinement ‰ 14 Earth retention structures ‰ 37 Tree care and protection ‰ 532
Silt Stop temporary sediment control fence Greenfix Soil Stabilisation & Erosion Control Ltd
Erosion control mats and blankets
Greenfix offers soil stabilisation products, ranging from pre-seeded erosion control blankets and permanent turf reinforcement mats to pavers for reinforcing grass or gravel surfaces.
• Pre-seeded erosion control mats
Covamat™ biodegradable pre-seeded blankets provide effective erosion protection while assisting vegetation establishment due to incorporated organic fertilisers and microorganisms.
• Unseeded blankets and meshes
Biodegradable erosion control mats can be offered without seeds. They are used for slope and embankment stabilisation applications where the establishment of planting is not required.
• Rabbit and badger mats
Geocomposite blankets which are comprised of coir blankets with either a rabbit-grade steel mesh or a reinforced steel mesh suitable for protection against badgers can be supplied.
• Silt Stop temporary sediment control
Silt Stop is a temporary sediment control silt fence which is used during construction to prevent silt pollution in nearby watercourses.
• Permanent turf reinforcement mats
Permanent turf reinforcement mats are made from synthetic materials to provide long-lasting erosion protection.
• ParkPave plastic paving
The ParkPave plastic paving range includes products suitable for gravel infill for private driveways, grass infill for frequently trafficked areas, and a heavy-duty option for emergency access roads and truck parks. Covamat™ Plus pre-seeded matting being installed
Unseeded embankment mat Covamat™pre-seeded mattingerosion protection
ParkPave HD is suitable for emergency access ParkPave Gravel is suitable for private driveways Badger Mat R prevents damage from burrowing Seeded blankets after 6 months’ establishment
Contact
Web
www.hy-tex.co.uk
Address
Hy-Tex (UK) Ltd Aldington Mill, Mill Lane, Aldington, Ashford TN25 7AJ
Accreditation
ISO 9001
Affiliations
BALI; Constructionline
Additional entries
Silt and run-off pollution control ‰ 8 Biobrane™ SiltPocket™ ‰ 22 Root barriers ‰ 525 Eco-Haven™ ‰ 536
Contact
Web
www.hy-tex.co.uk
Address
Hy-Tex (UK) Ltd Aldington Mill, Mill Lane, Aldington, Ashford TN25 7AJ
Accreditation
ISO 9001
Affiliations
BALI; Constructionline
Additional entries
Silt and run-off pollution control ‰ 8 Biodegradables ‰ 22 Root barriers ‰ 525 Eco-Haven™ ‰ 536 Hy-Tex (UK) Ltd
Biodegradables
Hy-Tex biodegradables are used for erosion control on embankments and water courses, and for natural weed suppression.
• Water margin erosion protection
CoirLog biodegradable, coconut fibre bio-roll erosion control substrates are designed to work with nature to protect and support banks and shorelines, and aid the restoration of vegetation in wetland environments. Applications include rivers, lakes, streams, canals and wetlands.
• Erosion control meshes
CoirMesh™ is an open weave, pure coconut erosion control mesh designed for use in areas where plants are slow to establish, and highly erosive environments. Applications include riverbanks and drainage channels. Soil Saver™ biodegradable jute erosion control mesh blankets have an open weave. They are designed to protect seed and soil on bare surfaces that are vulnerable to erosion by wind, rain and water run-off.
• Biodegradable weed control
Ecotex MulchMat™ is a professional grade, biodegradable weed control fabric for planted areas. It has a dense, tightly bound, non-woven needlefelt construction with a heat fused underside for high strength and tear resistance. CoirLog coconut fibre logs for water margins
CoirMesh™ flood alleviation channel lining
Ecotex MulchMat™ biodegradable weed control Soil Saver™ jute mesh slope erosion protection
Hy-Tex (UK) Ltd
Biobrane™ SiltPocket™
Biobrane™ SiltPocket™ is a lightweight, portable, compact and adaptable solution for gully erosion reinstatement, and the formation of check dams, no-dig silt fences and silt traps. This highly versatile, erosion and sediment pollution control device mat is formed from interlocking, openfronted pockets that are designed to detain and filter passing water, trap eroded material, reduce water velocity and encourage settlement of silt. The low carbon footprint material is 100% biobased, fully compostable and biodegradable.
Biobrane™ SiltPocket™ is fully biodegradable Biobrane™ SiltPocket™ is a portable and compact solution for gully erosion and reinstatement
