Introducing the Envirolok System

Designed for nature…Engineered for life.  Envirolok is a long-term, sustainable alternative to traditional erosion control that is cost effective and easy to install. Envirolok’s patented tan bag technology provides permanent vegetated solutions by combining the engineered strength of soil with the principles of plant ecology.  Simple to install and vegetate, Envirolok is the ideal solution for permanent vegetative stabilization of slopes, streambanks, living shorelines, water channels and more.

Installation Overview

Once any necessary grading or excavation is complete your ready to get started.  We show you how easy it is.  You’ll learn about setting the foundation course (the foundation course is simply the first row of Envirolok Units), basic construction and how to reinforce larger walls.  

Preparing and Installing the Foundation Course

Envirolok installation for Slope Applications

Reinforced Construction Techniques

Geogrid Layering and Geogrid Wraps

Geogrid layering is best suited for sites that require excavation.  It is achieved by placing layers of geogrid between courses of bags.  Layers of geogrid are typically installed every 3-4 courses apart and should be a minimum length of 70% of the structure height.

Earth Anchors

Anchoring systems are most suited for sites where excavation is not necessary or is not feasible due to site conditions.  Anchoring provides shear strength for taller slopes and reinforcement  for embankments adjacent waterways.

Vegetation

The Envirolok system can be vegetated by hydroseeding, planting live plants or installing vegetative mats, such as sod or sedum mats.