Soil Erosion Matting and Prevention

The pre-sown soil erosion matting simplifies the turf grass creation and guarantees an effective erosion control in a very short period.

Discover the advantages of VIRESCO compared with the traditional grass covering and soil erosion prevention systems.

Advantages of Viresco compared with hydroseeding

	HYDROSEEDING	VIRESCO
Surface stabilisation function	After the grass turf development	At the time when the biotextile is laid down
External agents action (extreme rains and massive irrigations)	It can compromise the implementation positive outcome	It can resist to any atmospheric event without losing the seeds
Applications in places difficult to reach	The use of hose extensions or mobile platforms is required	Light and easy to carry anywhere
Laying method	It requires specialised manpower	Anyone can do it in an easy and fast way
Small areas implementations	Too expensive	Always suitable and affordable
Attacks by birds and insects	In several conditions (e.g. landfills) they can eat the seeds	The seeds are well protected and remain longer in the biotextile weft
Chemical or physical residues	It requires the application of glues and chemical products	Fully biodegradable
Implementations on very steep surfaces	Hydromulching is necessary and/or at least two applications	No additional features required. Lower implementation costs
Visual impact	You need to wait for the grass growth or you can use additional aesthetic products	The biotextile comes in green colour so improves immediately the surface to be covered
Erosion control on very steep slopes	It should be coupled with a mat, usually an erosion control jute net	Using just a single product cuts the costs

	TRADITIONAL MATS	VIRESCO
Carriage methods	Thick, stiff and heavy	Light and easy to carry
Laying method	They must be fastened to the soil with several strong anchoring means	It needs just watering or a small amount of pegs
Handling stage	The seeds tend to move or leak	It keeps seeds and fertilizers firmly in place in every situation
Surface run-offs and scouring events	Erosion due to the formation of underlying cavities, because of the stiffness and high thickness	Harmless thanks to the power of Viresco to adhere firmly to the ground as a protective film
The plants can put down roots and grow uniformly	This is often obstructed by the mats high thickness	Viresco guarantees an excellent cover uniformity
Soil Sowing	It is necessary to provide for the sowing on the soil below, before the installation, or above the blanket after the installation, or perform an hydro-seeding.	Everything happens in a single operational phase, with great efficiency and lower costs