S-150  Double Net Erosion Control Blanket

Description

8′ x 112.5′ 900sq/ft (100sq/yd)

The short-term double net erosion control blanket shall be a machine-produced mat of 100% agricultural straw matrix with a functional longevity of up to 12 months. (NOTE: functional longevity may vary depending upon climatic conditions, soil, geographic location, and elevation). The blanket shall be of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over the entire area of the blanket. The blanket shall be covered on the top and bottom sides with lightweight photodegradable polypropylene netting having an approximate 0.50 x 0.50 inch (1.27 x 1.27 cm) mesh. The blanket shall be sewn together on 1.50 inch (3.81 cm) centers with degradable thread. The S150 shall meet requirements established by the Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) Specification and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Standard Specifications For Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 2003 Section 713.17 as a Type 2.D Short-term Double Net Erosion Control Blanket. The S150 is also available upon request with the DOT System™. The DOT System™ consists of installation staple patterns clearly marked on the erosion control blanket with environmentally safe paint. The blanket shall be manufactured with a colored line or thread stitched along both outer edges (approximately 2-5 inches [5-12.5 cm] from the edge) to ensure proper material overlapping. The short-term double net straw erosion control blanket shall be S150 as manufactured by North American Green, or equivalent. The S150 erosion control blanket shall have the following properties: