Shoreline/Streambank
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| 1. | For easier installation, lower water from level A to level B before installation. |
| 2. | Prepare soil before installing rolled erosion control products (RECPs), including any necessary application of lime, fertilizer, and seed. |
| 3. | Begin at the top of the shoreline by anchoring the blanket in a 6” (15 cm) deep x 6” (15 cm) wide trench with approximately 12” (30 cm) of RECP extended beyond the up-slope portion of the trench. Anchor the blanket with a row of staples/stakes approximately 12” (30 cm) apart in the bottom of the trench. Backfill and compact the trench after stapling. Apply seed to compacted soil and fold remaining 12” (30 cm) portion of RECP back over seed and compacted soil. Secure RECP over compacted soil with a row of staples/stakes spaced approximately 12” (30 cm) apart across the width of the blanket. |
| 4. | Roll RECPs either (A.) down the shoreline (top to bottom) for long banks or (B.) horizontally across the shoreline slope. RECPs will unroll with appropriate side against the soil surface. All RECPs must be securely fastened to soil surface by placing staples/stakes in appropriate locations as shown in the staple pattern guide. When using the DOT System®, staples/stakes should be placed through each of the colored dots corresponding to the appropriate staple pattern. |
| 5. | The edges of all horizontal and vertical seams must be stapled with approximately 2” to 5” (5 cm to 12.5 cm) overlap. NOTE: Seam overlap should be shingled according to predominant erosive action. |
| 6. | The edge of the blanket at or below normal water level must be anchored by placing the staples/stakes in a 12” (30 cm) deep x 6” (15 cm) wide anchor trench. Anchor the blanket with a row of staples/stakes spaced approximately 12” apart in the trench. Backfill and compact the trench after stapling (stone or soil may be used as backfill). NOTE: In loose soil conditions, the use of staple or stake lengths greater than 6” (15 cm) may be necessary to properly anchor the RECPs. |
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GSA Contract Number GS-07F-8870D : 04/01/2004-03/31/2009
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