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High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats

High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats

The most sophisticated vegetation-enhancing mat on earth

For a reliable, permanent erosion and reinforcement matrix, our High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats (HPTRM) are the strongest, most durable choice available. With tensile strength that exceeds the AASHTO M288 standard for geotextile stabilization, HPTRMs offer more than 10 times the strength of standard TRMs—enough to tame even the steepest slope and most aggressive stormwater channel applications.

Featuring our patented woven technology, our HPTRMs are composed of a unique three-dimensional matrix of polypropylene yarns that are designed in a uniform, dimensionally stable and homogenous configuration of pyramid-like structures. They feature or patented X3 fiber technology specially created to lock soil in place. HPTRMs exhibit extremely high tensile strength as well as superior interlock and reinforcement capacity with both soil and root systems. They stand up to the toughest erosion applications where high loading and/or high survivability conditions are required. Our superior characteristics provide a longer design life than our first and second generation standard TRMs, and meet the definition of HPTRM as defined by the US EPA.

Features and benefits:

  • Provides long-term, non-degradable stability
  • Excellent for sandy soils, UV-exposed sites, utility cuts, and areas with maintenance equipment and other large vehicles.
  • Patented 3-D woven geotextile construction for durability, dimensional stability, and functional longevity
  • Uniquely designed for severe applications that require outstanding strength and superior vegetation growth
  • Meets the definition of HPTRM as defined in the U.S. EPA Storm Water Fact Sheet, ”Turf Reinforcement Mats,” and FHWA FP-03 Specifications, Section 713.18

Erosion Control and Turf Reinforcement for Channel and Diversion Ditch Protection

Erosion Control for Channel ProtectionOur Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforement Mats offer cost-effective alternatives to dumped stone for feeder channels and diversion ditches. Installation is fast, easy and does not require any heavy equipment - resulting in a savings of both production time and project costs.
 

Turf Reinforcement Mats for Stream Bank Protection

TRM Stream Bank ProtectionPermanent turf reinforcement enhances vegetation's natural ability to filter soil particles and prevent soil loss during storm events. Our 3-D systems remain a permanent part of your application, anchoring mature plants to the soil for superior, long-term erosion resistance.

Erosion Control and Turf Reinforcement for Slope Stabilization

Erosion Control for Slope StabilizationCut and fill slopes occurring during construction are a major contributor to soil erosion and associated water quality impacts. Our full line of degradable Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats protect vulnerable slopes while promoting the establishment of natural vegetation.

 

Sustainable Sites Prerequisite 1 - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

Intent – Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion and waterway sedimentation.

Potential Contribution: Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats
  • Provide temporary or permanent stabilization of soil
  • Allow seed stabilization until a native vegetative cover has grown and established

SS Credit 5.1 – Site Development, Protect or Restore Habitat, 1 Point

Intent – Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

Potential contribution: Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats
  • Protect newly vegetated areas
  • Provide temporary or permanent stabilization of soil and seed until native vegetation is established
  • Reinforce channels and bioswales
  • Create green shoulders on roadways

SS Credit 6.1 – Stormwater Quantity Control, 1 Point

Intent – Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, reducing or eliminating pollution from stormwater runoff and eliminating contaminants.

Potential contribution: Erosion Control Blankets and Turf Reinforcement Mats
  • Improve function and durability of landscape-based infiltration systems

MR Credit 5.1 – Regional Materials, 1-2 Points

Intent – Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured locally to a job site in hopes to reduce the environmental impact that would result from transporting these goods. Products manufactured, extracted and recycled within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% (1 point) or 20% (2 points), based on cost of the total materials value.

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