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Western Excelsior - Model Excel R-1 -Erosion Control Blanket (ECB)
Western Excelsior`s Excel R-1 Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) consists of a 100% Rocky Mountain Excelsior matrix stitched to a single net (top). Excel R-1 is available with photodegradable, synthetic netting (Regular); rapid photodegradable, synthetic netting (Rapid-Go) or all natural, biodegradable netting (All Natural). The Excel R-1 ECB provides erosion control for a period of up to fifteen months (45 - 90 days as Rapid Go style) and serves as a mulching layer. Actual longevity depends on soil and climatic conditions. Available in a variety of roll sizes, Excel R-1 provides reliable, economical erosion control, ideal for slope projects that would benefit from greater erosion protection and improved mulching. Like all Western Excelsior products, Excel R-1 is made in the USA and yields LEED credits for the end user. In addition to a complete suite of standard documentation, detailed information on the advantages and properties of the product are provided below.
- Property: Excel R-1
- Matrix Color: Natural
- Netting: Top Only
- Netting Type: Synthetic
- Netting Degradability: Regular
- Stitching: Synthetic
- Stitch Spacing: 2 in On Center
- Matrix: 100% Rocky Mountain Excelsior
- Degradability: Completely Degradable
- Degradability Mechanism: Photodegradable`Biodegradable
- Unit Weight: 10oz/ydA2(350g/m"2)
- Thickness: 0.40 in (10 mm)
- Tensile Strength (MD): 75 lb/ft (1.1 kN/m)
- Tensile Strength (TD>: 50 lb/ft (07 kN/m)
- Coverage: 35% open
- Available Widths: 4.0-16.0 ft (1.2-4.9 m)
- Available Lengths: 112.5 - 450 ft (34.3 -137.2 m)
- Nominal Longevity: 15 Months
- Enhancement: None
