Slope erosion prevention
Slope erosion prevention
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Hi, I’m looking for advice on how to stop this erosion on a small beach front property I purchased. I did some research online and there’s a couple techniques to solve this. I was thinking of using matting or chain link fence spiked into the side of the hill and using field grass sods native to the area spiked into that. Would I have to sod the entire side of the embankment (15’) or just 6-8’ down.
My other option I was looking at was stepping the embankment, 2 8’ sections and then sodding it.
Appreciate any advice you may have.

My other option I was looking at was stepping the embankment, 2 8’ sections and then sodding it.
Appreciate any advice you may have.


RE: Slope erosion prevention
RE: Slope erosion prevention
The option you describe is similar to hydro seeding followed by a coconut(or other) erosion control mat. This is common on oversteepened slopes near roads or rivers or areas prone to erosion gullies. This could work but you may want to reinforce the bottom by stacking up all the cobbles and gravel near the bottom of the slope.
Another option geosynthetic cellular confinement similar to "geoweb" product. This can be made into steps or laid down along the slope surface.
The overkill solution to resist wave action erosion would be the shoreline erosion manuals and end up with 2 ft diameter rip rap or larger similar to what you see around some lighthouses.
RE: Slope erosion prevention
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RE: Slope erosion prevention
RE: Slope erosion prevention