Bio-Retention Erosion Solution
The demand for bio-retention ponds is growing quickly. Make InstaTurf a part of your erosion protection solution to keep the silt in place and the area looking good year-round.

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Bio-Retention Applications
Drainage swales and channels
Steep slopes
Outfall areas
Lake & pond banks
Lake dams & spillways
InstaTurf Features and Benefits
- Budget-friendly permanent erosion protection – as effective as rock riprap at typically less than half the cost
- Improved aesthetics to please residents – provides an immediately green, grass-like appearance
- Permanently stabilized drainage infrastructure – prevents scour and facilitates vegetation establishment in drainage swales, pond banks and outfall areas
- Permanently reinforces grass – prevents future wash-outs under wave action, channel flow, dam overtopping and spillway discharges
- Smooth surface – no rocks to mow around or pose safety hazards
- Compliance with local, state and federal stormwater regulations – prevents on-site and off-site movement of sediment
- Simple, risk-free installation – requires no heavy installation equipment which can potentially damage property
- Fast and easy long-term maintenance – can be safely mowed or sprayed over with standard equipment
InstaTurf Products
ShearForce™10
Flexible erosion control suitable for most applications. SF10 is lightweight and provides immediate soil protection upon installation.
ShearForce™12
Superlative soil protection made to withstand turbulent water flow in areas such as culvert and pipe outfalls. SF12 provides a weighted ballast to ensure high performance in the most demanding applications.
Immediate Armoring
>3x Erosion Protection
Simple Installation
Aesthetically Pleasing
50%+ Typical Cost Savings
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