Hydroseeding

Sustainable Solutions for Ground Reinforcement

Hydroseeding or the new pre-seeded biotextile mat Viresco? The comparison!

Hydroseeding is a traditional technique for surface revegetation; however, it has some limitations that the pre-seeded biomat Viresco Sator can overcome, offering a more advanced and sustainable solution.

The seeds, integrated directly into the biodegradable biotextile, are fully protected and ensure uniform germination without the need for additional operational steps.

This innovative system, not only delivers quick and effective results, but also significantly reduces intervention time and costs, providing an eco-friendly and high-performing solution for your project.

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VIRESCO Biomats: Environmental Respect and Cutting-Edge Solutions

The core of the VIRESCO product is its 100% biodegradable biotextile, made exclusively from natural cellulose fibers. This composition eliminates the need for chemical adhesives and synthetic components, ensuring:

  • Environmental respect: Once their function is complete, the materials fully degrade within a few months, leaving no harmful residues.
  • Advanced technology: The fabric securely holds seeds and fertilizers, protecting them from rain, wind, and animals. This ensures uniform distribution and optimal germination.

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Where VIRESCO Pre-Seeded Biotextiles Make a Difference

VIRESCO biotextiles stand out for their versatility in critical scenarios where hydroseeding may not be the ideal solution. Thanks to their lightweight nature and ease of transport, they can be applied on steep slopes of up to 85°, hard-to-reach embankments, and unstable terrain.

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Application Areas and Projects Completed with VIRESCO® Pre-Seeded Biotextiles

Banks of Watercourses and Irrigation Channels
A notable project was carried out on an irrigation canal, where VIRESCO pre-seeded biotextiles provided an effective solution for erosion control. The application stabilized the banks, improved hydraulic and environmental quality, and ensured uniform and long-lasting revegetation, meeting stringent technical requirements.

Landfills and Reclaimed Sites
In the capping of a landfill, VIRESCO biomats demonstrated their reliability under particularly challenging operational conditions. Using pre-seeded biotextiles ensured soil stability, uniform grass coverage, and long-term protection, effectively addressing the challenges of restoring degraded surfaces.

Road and Railway Slopes
The Vienna Ring Road is a prime example of the effectiveness of VIRESCO biomats in complex infrastructure settings. The project involved steep slopes requiring immediate stabilization solutions. The biomats prevented erosion, ensured seamless landscape integration, and adhered to the required technical standards.

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Pre-Seeded Biomats: Long-Lasting Solutions with Simplified Maintenance

VIRESCO biomats require minimal maintenance compared to hydroseeding. Installation is completed in a single step, and the natural biodegradation of the biotextile eliminates the need for follow-up interventions to remove residues.

Among the key advantages is long-lasting protection, ensuring effective coverage throughout the entire vegetation establishment phase. This feature allows for soil consolidation and promotes uniform, stable growth.

Additionally, installation is straightforward and practical, even in challenging contexts such as steep slopes. Securing the biomats with stakes ensures optimal adherence to the soil, eliminating the need for specialized labor.

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VIRESCO: Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction Compared to Hydroseeding

The use of VIRESCO biomats optimizes the entire revegetation process, delivering unprecedented operational efficiency. Installation is remarkably quick: simply unroll, position, and irrigate, eliminating the complexities typical of traditional techniques such as hydroseeding.

Key Strengths:

  • Speed of Installation: Simplified steps significantly reduce installation time, even in challenging environments.
  • Cost Savings: Eliminates the need for specialized equipment and highly skilled labor, lowering intervention costs.
  • Adaptability: Ideal for small-scale projects or hard-to-access areas where traditional solutions might be impractical or expensive.
  • Effectiveness on Steep Surfaces: Unlike hydroseeding, which often requires multiple passes, VIRESCO completes the intervention in a single step.

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VIRESCO Biomats: Immediate Aesthetic Results and Landscape Integration

VIRESCO biomats stand out for their immediate aesthetic benefits, in contrast to hydroseeding, which takes longer for grass cover to develop.

With their natural green color, they instantly enhance the appearance of the terrain, making them perfect for landscaping projects and environmental restoration. Their ability to immediately elevate the visual context makes them ideal for applications requiring instant aesthetic impact.

Additionally, VIRESCO biomats seamlessly integrate into the natural environment, preserving visual balance and ensuring harmonious continuity with the surrounding landscape.

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The Advantages respect to hydroseeding

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

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

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