Erosion Control Toolbox

Toolbox Overview

Tools

To Combine Specifications

• Sequencing

Planning & Design

• Preserve Existing Vegetation

Improve Soil Health

• Soils Testing
• Local Topsoil
• Imported Topsoil
• Roughen Soil Surface
• Stepped Slopes
• Contour Grading and Slope Rounding
• Decompact Soil
• Soil Nutrients
• Incorporate Materials

Improve Soil Health & Provide Cover

• Duff
• Mulch
• Compost

Short Term Cover

• Hydroseed Overview
  • Seed
  • Fiber
  • Straw
  • Tackifier
• Straw
• Hydroseed
• Bonded Fiber Matrix
• RECP (Jute Mesh)

Long Term Cover

• RECP (Netting)
• RECP (Blanket)
• RECP (Turf Reinforcing Mat)

Steep Slope Techniques

• Stepped Slope
• Cellular Confinement
• RECP Flap
• RECP Flap with Brush Layering
• RECP Wrap
• Soil Filled RSP
• Wire Blanket
• Wire Mesh Confinement

Planting

• Plant Selection
• TransPlant Application
• Noxious and Invasive Species
• Drill Seed
• Dry Seed
• Native Grass Sod
• Liner
• Seedling
• Brush Layering

Stormwater Treatment

• Biofiltration Strip
• Biofiltration Swale

Low Impact Development

• Overview
• Sidewalk Stormwater Planter
• Sidewalk Stormwater Tree Trench
• Parking Stormwater Planters
• Permeable Paving
• Additional Resources

Sediment Control

• Fiber Roll
• Compost Sock

References

• Webinars
• Guidance
• Research
• Presentations
• Magazine Articles
• Specifications by Others

Rolled Erosion Control Product (Jute Mesh)

What is This Treatment?

Jute mesh is a lightweight, degradable, open weave textile (OWT).

When to Use This Treatment?

• Cut and fill slopes between 4:1 and 2:1 (H:V). Use Rolled Erosion Control Products (Netting) on steeper slopes.
• To use in a stream or channel below the 100-year base flood elevation (as determined by the Engineer) contact the Civil (Hydraulics) Engineer in responsible charge of the stream/channel.

Benefits:

• Provides immediate protection from surface erosion.
• Helps retain soil moisture improving seed germination and vegetation establishment.

Limitations:

• Rocks and debris may lift blankets above the soil surface, allowing erosion to occur between the blanket and the soil surface.

• Surface treatment only - unlikely to improve compacted, nutrient depleted, or poorly draining soils as necessary to ensure vigorous long term vegetative cover.

Technical Product Information

The table below provides a summary of technical information for jute mesh:

Product	Functional Longevity	Max Slope (H:V)	ECTC Category (1)
Jute Mesh	12 Months	2:1	3B

(1) For detailed information on ECTC categories, please see "Table 1" on the ECTC (Erosion Control Technology Council) specifications web page.

The photo above shows erosion control jute mesh being installed along a roadside. The open area of this product is high so seed may be applied before or after the jute mesh is put in place.

Specification:

• 2010 Standard Specifications (See Section 21-1.02O(2) Jute Mesh and 21-1.03 Rolled Erosion Control Products)
• 2010 Revised Standard Specifications (RSS)

Consider Using With:

Regardless of the blanket type specified, this material requires the permanent vegetative protection provided by:

• Hydroseed
• Bonded Fiber Matrix
• Duff

To effectively treat sites with compacted, nutrient depleted, or poorly draining soils, consider combining this treatment with:

• Local Topsoil
• Compost
• Incorporate Materials

Plans and Details:

• Standard Plans (See Sheets H52 and H53)
• Revised and New Standard Plans (Check for any Revised Plans)
• Sample Erosion Control Legend

Specify Jute Mesh in the Erosion Control Legend:

Estimate Information:

• Click here to view current awarded bid prices for Rolled Erosion Control Product (Jute Mesh).
• Click here for a 1997 cost survey of Erosion Control pricing.
• Use BEES code 210260, Rolled Erosion Control Product (Jute Mesh).

External Links:

• For detailed information on ECTC product categories, please see "Table 1" on the ECTC (Erosion Control Technology Council) specifications web page.

Updated 11-21-2012