Flexamat®

Flexamat® is a permanent erosion control mat utilized for stabilizing slopes, channels. low water crossings, inlet/outlet protection, and shorelines. Tied Concrete Block Mat is a generic term for Flexamat®. It consists of concrete blocks (165mm x 165mm x 6mm) locked together and embedded into a high strength geogrid. There is a 37mm spacing between the blocks that gives the mat flexibility and allows for optional vegetation growth. The mat is packaged in rolls, making transporting ans installing Flexamat® efficient. It is manufactured with various underlayments, determined by onsite conditions.

Properties

• 35 mPa Concrete
• Un-vegetated capabilities, 9m/s
• Various underlayment options (TRMs and geotextile)
• Custom made roll sizes
• Safe to drive/mow over

Advantages

• Low material cost, less labor and faster installation
• Up to 450 m² per truckload
• No specialized equipment required
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Improves water quality
• Reduces thermal impact
• Environmentally friendly

Applications

• Shorelines
• Ripraps
• Slopes
• Inlets/outlets
• Channels
• Boat ramps
• Low water crossings

Technical doc

• Brochure
• Technical datasheet
• Installation guidelines
• Operation and maintenance
• Typical details