Environmental
Services That Can Be Used to Control Unwanted Erosion
When well-packed, formerly stable soil becomes exposed to water, wind, and other forces, it can start to erode and produce sediment. Providers of high-quality E&S services, however, can design and implement solutions that bring these forces under control. Some of the tools that are most often used to excellent effect by E&S contractors include:
The Basics
Erosion control, the prevention or controlling of wind or water destruction, is another necessary part of the process. This service is either completed on a temporary or permanent basis. Straw mulching, for example, can be used to prevent erosion while seeds or new plants and trees take root. Seeding, matting, and the use of a hydro-blanket are examples of permanent erosion control measures.
Mulching
Protecting an exposed expanse of soil with a layer of resilient mulch can go a long way to avoid erosion. Mulching can aid in the production of soil moisture and provide health and fertility to the soil. It can also make the production of sediment and weed growth less likely.
Mulch can keep rainfall and other sources of water from impacting soil at all, shielding the particles below from these frequently destructive forces. Fortunately, mulching is also an inexpensive option that proves perfectly suited for many situations.
Silt Socks
Sometimes, an essential erosion-related goal will be to keep sediment from flowing beyond the boundaries of a property. Installing a silt sock system is one common way of making sure that erosion is controlled, even under challenging conditions. A silt sock works by filtering water and keeping the sediment it contains on the desired side of the line.
It can be as simple as seeding a piece of bare or sparsely vegetated ground with grass, while other times, many types of plants have roots that do an excellent job of keeping erosion controlled.
More Ways to Control Erosion and the Production of Sediment
With experts at such matters having plenty of other tools at their disposal, controlling erosion sedimentation should not be a problem. Get in touch with the specialists at Virco Company who know the many processes of preventing erosion and the production of sediment.
Site preparation is the process of clearing a site for a new residential, commercial, or industrial (construction, land reclamation, containment) structure to be built. Site prep can involve the demolition of building structures along with blasting, leveling, excavation, and other actions like land drainage and the removal of excess soil.
The degree of site prep services depends on the current condition of the land, the specifics of the project, and the additional needs of existing buildings or facilities. A site plan is essential at this point in the process to ensure that all precautions and safety measures are in use as well.