2. Hydraulic Mulch and Shoreline Protection
Presented by: Gabe Weaver, P.E.
Mgr of Engineering & Business Development
Company Name[16]

3. Agenda Company Overview Hydraulic Mulches Shoreline Protection
GeoSkin Series
HydraMatriCx Series
Shoreline Protection
ShoreMax

4. Current NAG Family of Products Company Overview
North American Green
Company Name[16]

6. Current Family of Products
TX Series
Straw
Coir
Photodegradable
Biodegradable
Wattles/Logs
Vmax3 Series
SedimentSTOP
Permanent
TRM
Temporary
ECB
HydraMatriCx
Series
GeoSkin
Series
ShoreMax
RECP
HECP
SRFR
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Erosion Control
Sediment Control
North American Green
Erosion and Sediment Control Products

7. Hydraulic Mulches: GeoSkin Series & HydraMatriCx Series
North American Green

8. Components Primary Fiber – Straw
Straw is pulpy and has moisture holding capabilities.
The straw also helps shade the seed in the hot dry months.
Straw also enhances the visual effects of the mulch.

9. Components Secondary Fiber – Reclaimed Cotton Plant Material (RCPM)
RCPM is processed to create the secondary fiber, which interlocks the mulch. The RCPM holds the straw in place.
RCPM is water absorbent. It is a natural fiber that retains water.

10. Components Final Component – Proprietary Tackifiers
Glue that increases the performance of the hydromulch.
The proprietary blend aids in mulch to soil cohesion.

11. GeoSkin® Hydromulch Series
Product line includes:
GeoSkin® - Vegetation Establishment
GeoSkin®XT – Veg. Est. & Erosion Control
GeoSkin®XT has extra tackifier for:
Stronger bonding
Add performance (compared to GeoSkin®)
Replacement for blown straw and wood, paper and blend mulches

12. HydraMatriCx ™ High Performance Series
Product line includes:
HydraCM™ - Good Veg. Est. & High Erosion Control
HydraCX2® - Cat’s Meow!!!
HydraCM™ Replacement for single net blankets
HydraCX2® - Replacement for double net blankets

13. HydraMatriCx™ Series Testing
NTPEP Large-Scale Rainfall Slope
As outlined by ASTM D6459
2-, 4-, 6-in./hr rain events
3:1 (H:V) sandy loam slopes
Results:
HydraCM™: C-Factor = (99.7% effective)
HydraCX2®experienced lbs of soil loss
HydraCX2®: C-Factor = (99.9% effective)
HydraCX2 product at the end of the 6 in./hr test

14. Hydraulic Mulch Product Line

19. Shoreline Protection: ShoreMax™
North American Green

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21. ShoreMax™ Systems ShoreMax™ Scour Protection System
Used with a TRM for “head-to-tail” drainage channel protection
Culvert outlets, pipe outfalls
Curb outfalls, down chutes from parking lots, steep slope drains
ShoreMax™ Soft Revetment System
Used with a TRM, geotextile or coir log
Pond, lake, levee, canal, stream, shorelines
Spillway stabilization
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22. ShoreMax™ Features & Benefits
Flexible
Easy installation for maximum performance
Earth anchors NOT required – high specific gravity
Integrated Panel Interlock System
Interlocking seam for adjacent panels to help prevent seam separation

23. ShoreMax™ Features & Benefits
Non-buoyant
Won’t float or uplift in submerged conditions
Specific gravity = 1.45
Grip-lugs
“Bite” into underlying material to prevent horizontal shifting
Reduces shear plane

24. ShoreMax™ Installation
Installation guides available
Typically installed with 10” staples
Culvert designs
Width = 3-4 times the pipe diameter
Length = 4-5 times the pipe diameter
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25. ShoreMax™ Features & Benefits
“Soft” vegetative green solution
Requires no heavy equipment to install
Easier maintenance
Greater safety for vehicles and pedestrians
Increased water filtration compared to concrete

26. ShoreMax™ Performance Testing
Large-scale wave tank testing
Remove the ShoreMax/P550 data

27. ShoreMax™ Performance Testing
Large-scale wave tank testing

28. ShoreMax™ Performance Testing
Large-scale ASTM channel testing
NTPEP test at TRI facility
Exceeded flow capabilities in 10% flume
6 lbs/sq ft
Currently being tested in 20% flume

29. ShoreMax™ Recent Projects
ShoreMax™ mat culvert project; Installation through 4 weeks

30. ShoreMax™ Recent Projects
ShoreMax™ mat placed over seeded TRM
ShoreMax™ mat placed over established vegetation

31. ShoreMax™ Installation
ShoreMaxTM should typically be used in conjunction with a TRM when
Used in high scour, high shear areas
Using seed to vegetate
Most applications
ShoreMaxTM should typically NOT be used with a TRM when
Sod is specified
Moderate areas where an ECB is being used
When the product is submerged with no vegetation (use a geotextile underneath)

32. Questions??
North American Green
Company Name[16]