Erosion control.
SPI knows it's imperative to follow erosion best practice on our jobsites. Several employees are trained with a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission certification.
Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
Soil erosion decreases soil fertility, which can negatively affect crop yields. It also sends soil-laden water downstream, which can create heavy layers of sediment that prevent streams and rivers from flowing smoothly and can eventually lead to flooding. Once soil erosion occurs, it is more likely to happen again.
Surface cover is a major factor to control erosion because it reduces the impact of raindrops falling on bare soils and wind removing soil particles. It also reduces the speed of water flowing over the land.
Erosion risk is significantly reduced when there is more than 30% soil cover.
Erosion control is a priority in the construction and conservation industries as well as in land development applications. The everyday processes involved in these operations can often result in erosion and have a significant adverse impact on surrounding plants, wildlife, and communities. This harm can be minimized by erosion control.
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Silt Fence
Silt fence is a temporary sediment control device that is frequently used on construction sites for the purpose of protecting the quality of the water in nearby lakes, rivers, seas and streams from sediment in the event of stormwater runoff.
Slope stabilization
Slope stabilization applies to all implemented techniques that have the intention of stabilizing slopes that are inadequately stable or downright unstable. Slope stabilization techniques are intended to increase a slope’s safety factor to an adequate level and to mitigate the effects of erosion.
Inlet/Outlet/Outfall Protection
Inlet protection is positioned around an inlet for the purpose of trapping sediment and debris and ensuring it does not enter a water body or storm drain system. Alternatively, it is placed at the outlet to cut down on the erosive impact of water at the outfall.
Erosion control helps to protect the environment, ensuring construction projects enhance rather than damage their environments.
Matting/blanket installation
Erosion blankets and coir mats are used as soil cover to provide a vegetation establishment with a protective barrier. They can be applied on soils that have a high risk of erosion, for the purpose of site rehabilitation or on steep slopes.
Wash racks and Construction Entrances
Construction entrances offer an area allowing mud, sediment, and other pollutants to be removed from the tires of vehicles before entering a public road. Construction entrances need to be used alongside the stabilization of construction roads to cut down on the amount of mud and sediment that construction vehicles pick up. These entrances feature a wash rack, which supports them by routinely washing the undercarriage of construction vehicles.
Sod
Starting your grass from seed can be complicated. When comparing seeding your lawn with sodding, you will find there are several advantages you may have never thought about.
Lawn in an instant.
It requires less irrigation.
Helps prevent soil erosion.
It is professionally grown.
Sod helps reduce heat.
It adds value.