Installation instructions are available in the following formats:
- CAD format: Download .dwg file
- PDF format: Download .pdf file
- 1. For easier installation, lower water from Level A to Level B before installation.
- 2. Prepare soil before installing blankets, including any necessary application of lime, fertilizer, and seed.
- 3. Begin at the top of the shoreline by anchoring the blanket in a 6" (15cm) deep x 6" (15cm) wide trench with approximately 12" (30cm) of blanket 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" (30cm) portion of blanket back over seed and compacted soil. Secure blanket over compacted soil with a row of staples/stakes spaced approximately 12" (30cm) apart across the width of the blanket.
- 4. Roll blankets either (a) down the shoreline for long banks, or (b) horizontally across the shoreline slope. Blankets will unroll with appropriate side against the soil surface. All blankets 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 blanket seams must be stapled with approximately 2"–5" (5cm–12.5cm) overlap. Secure all overlaps with staples spaced 12" (30cm) apart. 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 blanket in a 12" (30cm) deep x 6" (15cm) wide anchor trench. Anchor the blanket with a row of staples/stakes spaced approximately 12" (30cm) apart in the trench. Backfill and compact the trench after stapling (stone or soil may be used as backfill).
Staple Pattern Guides
Staple pattern guides are available in the following formats:
- CAD format: Download .dwg file
- PDF format: Download .pdf file
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| 3.4 Staples / yd2 (4.1 Staples / m2) |
3.75 Staples / yd2 (4.5 Staples / m2) |
For detailed specific recommendations, contact your nearest authorized North American Green distributor or call North American Green .