Achieving Success When Specifying and Using Turf Reinforcement Mats

Lauren C. Alaniz

Achieving full vegetation when using Turf Reinforcement Mats can be a challenge. Attention must be paid to correct product selection, a knowledge of the various differences between products, and why they can be considered over options such as rip-rap. Success with these systems comes not only from proper installation and product selection, but in ensuring they are properly vegetated as well. This presentation will discuss some tips on achieving that result.

Learning Objectives: 

  • As a result of taking this course the learner should be able to understand the uses and limitations of Turf Reinforcement Mats
  • As a result of taking this course the learner should be able to understand how to achieve better vegetation when using Turf Reinforcement Mats.
  • As a result of taking this course the learner should be able to understand the benefits that can be provided by using a vegetated over unvegetated erosion control product.

Presented by Lauren C. Alaniz – Director of Sales, ECBVerdyol

Lauren Alaniz is the Director of Sales at ECBVerdyol, a manufacturer of erosion control and revegetation products. She has worked in the erosion control and revegetation industry for over fifteen years now. Lauren is based out of Central Texas, she works across the US to assist with challenging sites and difficult conditions.