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Erosion Solutions produces STAYTURF, a fully vegetated reinforced turfgrass surface for bank stabilization, storm water channels and steep slopes. This innovative product may be used in place of concrete and/or riprap and comparably priced. STAYTURF is environmentally friendly, easier to install and an aesthetically pleasing alternative for erosion control and steep slope vegetation.
Unlike other reinforced erosion mat products, there is no waiting for seed to germinate; STAYTURF establishes quickly. The mature turfgrass that makes up STAYTURF will establish much quicker because of the large amount of root biomass in contact with the soil. And, the protected area will be able to withstand high volumes of flow immediately after installation.
Erosion Solutions, LLC is producing STAYTURF on our production farm in Rossville, Kansas. We are located 20 miles west of Topeka, Kansas on Hwy. 24 and in Texas and Oklahoma. Our territory encompasses all of North America and Canada.
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Please click here to see STAYTURF Specifications.
Testing
Research Results
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Metric |
Imperial |
| Volume: |
450 ltr/sec |
6000 gal/min |
| Velocity: |
3.33 m/sec |
11 ft/sec |
| Sheer Stress: |
39.2 kg/sq. ft. |
8 lb/sq. ft. |
| Roughness: |
Manning Coefficient 0.031-0.0.34
(variation due to increased depth and velocity)
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Test Results
| Stayturf |
Unprotected Channel |
| Degradation |
Zero |
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| Soil/Loss |
Zero |
Soil/Loss |
70kg/m2 |
Advantages of STAYTURF® over Riprap
| Feature |
STAYTURF® |
Rock Riprap |
| Aesthetics (color) |
Natural Green |
Grey |
| Wildlife Attraction |
Desirable Species |
Pests |
| Water Filtration/Treatment |
Excellent |
Poor |
| Noise Abatement |
Yes |
No |
| Maintenance |
Low - Medium |
Med - High |
| Hazard Risk |
None |
Med - High |
| Risk of Vandalism |
None - Low |
Low - High |
| Installation Equipment |
Hand tools |
Dump truck / backhoe |
| Installation Time |
Fast |
Slow |
| Material Delivery |
Lightweight Rolls |
Heavy truckloads |
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