EC8™ Heavy Duty Erosion Control Fabric

EC8™ is our specialized fabric for superior erosion control applications. It’s a premium fabric option for Heavy Rip-Rap, slope stabilization, and water runoff, allowing vegetation to grow while holding soil in place. This heavy duty landscape fabric Ideal for hillsides, riverbanks, and other erosion-prone areas, EC8 is the ideal option for preventing soil loss and promoting sustainable landscapes.

*EC8™ meets AASHTO M288-92 for High Survivability Non-woven Separation Fabrics.

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EC8™ Heavy Duty Erosion Control Fabric Instructions

  1. Prepare Area

    Remove all rocks and heavy roots from the desired area before laying down fabric.

  2. Place Fabric

    Unroll fabric and cut to desired length. Overlap each section 18-24 inches. Secure fabric with SRW Fabric Staples, staggering 1.2 staples per square yard.

  3. Cover Fabric

    Completely cover with landscape aggregate or stone to protect fabric from sunlight and to enhance the appearance of the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

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It can be used in every area of landscaping, whether its separation, stabilization, water flow or reinforcement.

A few examples of where non-woven fabrics can be used:

  • EC8 – Rip Wrap along stream banks
  • NW6 – Separation layer between the soil and a geomembrane
  • NW4 – Separation layer behind retaining walls as well as fieldstone retaining walls. It can also be used for everyday landscaping.

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