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| 1. | Prepare soil before installing rolled erosion control products (RECPs), including any necessary application of lime, fertilizer, and seed. |
| 2. | Begin at the top of the slope by anchoring the RECPs in a 6” (15 cm) deep x 6” (15 cm) wide trench with approximately 12” (30 cm) of RECPs extended beyond the up-slope portion of the trench. Backfill and compact the trench after stapling. Apply seed to compacted soil and fold remaining 12” (30 cm) portion of RECPs back over seed and compacted soil. Secure RECPs over compacted soil with a row of staples/stakes spaced approximately 12” (30 cm) apart across the width of the RECPs. |
| 3. | Roll the RECPs (A.) down or (B.) horizontally across the 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. |
| 4. | The edges of parallel RECPs must be stapled with approximately 2” to 5” (5 cm to 12.5 cm) overlap, depending on RECP type. |
| 5. | Consecutive RECPs spliced down the slope must be placed end over end (shingle style) with an approximate 3” (7.5 cm) overlap. Staple through overlapped area, approximately 12” (30 cm) apart across entire width of the RECP. NOTE: In loose soil conditions, the use of staple or stake lengths greater than 6” may be necessary to properly secure the RECPs. |
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GSA Contract Number GS-07F-8870D : 04/01/2004-03/31/2009
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