Erosion Control
Texas is known for severe weather. Raging winds and storms can lead to erosion of waterways and embankments. These issues can wreak havoc for the environment if they are not address properly.
Erosion Control Services
Erosion control is an important aspect of maintaining the integrity of natural and man-made environments. This process involves the use of various techniques and materials to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation, which would create a negative impact on water quality, habitat, and property values. At Black Fox, we offer erosion control services with a catered approach to cities, golf courses, and general contractors. Soil erosion and sedimentation services include:
Soil Stabilization: Using materials such as geotextiles, we can stabilize soil and prevent erosion on construction sites, slopes, and other areas prone to erosion.
Sediment Control: We use sediment barriers, sediment ponds, and other techniques to prevent sediment from entering streams, rivers, and other water bodies.
Stormwater Management: We can design and install stormwater management systems to capture and treat runoff from construction sites and other areas.
Landscape Services: We can provide services such as turf establishment, drainage and irrigation, and landscape design for applications that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Consulting Services: We provide expert advice and guidance on erosion control measures, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
One of the biggest culprits of erosion would undoubtedly be rainfall. Whether in and around neighborhoods, development projects, buildings, or parking lots, the scale of environments affected by inclement weather can vary from big to small. For services adjacent to Erosion Control, see our Stormwater Management Page for more information.
What is Erosion?
Erosion is the gradual deterioration of material due to constant friction caused by running water. Material under constant pressure of this kind is slowly chipped away over time, slowly being ground down like a sander against wood. The true consequences of unabated erosion take a long time to be realized. It can take months or even years for the damage to cause structural damage, but if left unchecked it will happen usually in the form of flooding which can lead to even more damage.
How Is It Managed?
Erosion control has more than one method. The most basic form is the simple reinforcement of the affected surface via the addition of bracing material added to the ground or structure. Dirt structures could potentially be mulched as well. Dirt with grass and plants growing on it is stronger and much more resistant to erosion.
Erosion control isn’t just a one-and-done process. It’s part of a constant cycle of maintenance to erosion-prone surfaces. You’ll need to have periodic check-ups to make sure that the erosion control is still working the way it should. Black Fox Services can ensure that your drainage ditches and such are always in tip-top shape.
The Right Materials for the Job
At Black Fox Services, you see some of the most refined and condensed expertise in the industry. With decades of combined experience, we have carefully selected an arsenal of some of the best technologies and materials for any job type or application. We exclusively use these industry-leading products as they have proven to match our impeccably high standards. See our product details below or contact us today with questions and requests.
Types of Erosion
Soil Erosion
Gradients and inclines of soil are especially vulnerable to erosion. Constantly under the pressure of gravity, and very often subjected to water running over it, slopes are naturally prone to damage. Slopes without vegetation are even more exposed to damage due to the lack of roots to hold the soil together. As slopes erode, they continue to slide down their gradients. Often times slopes are situated next to infrastructure, and this can be itself damaged by failing slopes.
Lake Bank Erosion
Being the border of a body of water, the bank of a lake or pond is being chipped away at by the movement of the water. Soil breaks away and forms deposits below the shoreline. The body gets shallower as time goes on as the border is taken away by the moving water. The erosion also increases the mobility of additional pollutants into your water including nutrients, chemicals, and additional pathogens.
Stream Bank Erosion
Stream bank erosion functions in the same fundamental way as lake bank erosion. But the difference is that the ebb and flow of a lake or pond is far slower than the rushing waters of a stream. This is intensified by severe weather and can quickly become a major problem. Improperly maintained streams can quickly become hazardous for surrounding structures and even people.
Beach and Dune Erosion
Erosion caused to beaches and dunes is very similar to that caused to lake and stream banks. What sets it apart is the fact that beaches and dunes are made of sand or deposits of it mixed with soil. This makes the ground very susceptible to being carried away by water. A particular level of care is necessary to keep your beach or dune from being eroded away.
Stormwater Management
When it rains in Texas, it often pours. Having an effective way to manage rainwater is an absolute must for anyone who owns property here. Stormwater quickly gets out of control and causes damage in the form of large deposits weighing down on structures and flooding. Special precautions must be taken to ensure stormwater is properly redirected away from areas that are at risk for stormwater damage.