Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc.

Unlike straw and excelsior blankets, Futerra's patented, lightweight design of wood fiber and bio/photo degradable netting bonds to the soil surface to prevent under blanket washouts and seed migration. Superior technology and innovative design allow Futerra to rapidly absorb water and hold it in place for enhanced germination. Futerra is designed to provide highly effective erosion control and vegetation establishment for up to 10 months on roadside slopes, embankments, golf courses, landfill side slopes and other low maintenance areas.

STEP 1. Prepare the soil
Prepare the soil according to project specifications. Remove large rocks, debris, and plant material that may prevent the mat from bonding to the soil surface.

STEP 2. Apply the seed and fertilizer
Apply the seed, fertilizer, and other specified soil amendments to prepared areas before installing Futerra.

STEP 3. Start the roll of Futerra
Start each roll one foot above the crown of the slope, netting side up. Beginning at the leading edge (the edge facing into the wind), secure the top of each
roll with blodegradable Futerra Staples or Futerra Stakes, one per linear foot.

STEP 4. Install the roll-Traditional Method
(Without irrigation)
Begin unrolling Futerra down the slope (see diagram). Evenly apply Futerra Staples or Stakes to the leading edge every two to five feet, depending on the wind level. Guide the Futerra as you unroll it. Do not let the roll free-fall down the slope. To ensure maximum Soil-to-mat bonding, do not stretch Futerra over the soil surface.

STEP 4. Install the roll-Irrigation Method
(Significantly reduces stapling requirements)
Begin unrolling the Futerra down the slope (see diagram). Leading edges and seams can be stapled one every ten feet. Guide the Futerra as you unroll it. Do not let the roll free-fall down the slope. To ensure maximum soil-to-mat bonding, do not stretch Futerra over the soil surface.

Thoroughly soak the Futerra mat
Thoroughly soak the mat at the equivalent of 46 gallons per 1.000 square feet or 2,000 gallons per acre. Irrigate from overhead, exercising caution not to direct the water flow in such a way that either pressure and/or water volume disrupts the mat membrane.

Note: Use the Traditional Method when extremely windy conditions make installation difficult or when water is not available. Not recommended for high velocity channels.

STEP 5. Staple or stake the centers of the rolls
When applying 80" wide rolls, it may be necessary under extremely windy conditions to staple the center of the rolls every five to ten feet.

STEP 6. Butt rolls side-by-side
Butt side-by-side rolls so that the edges of the mat fit tightly. Repeat the same stapling frequency as the leading edge – one staple or stake per linear square – securely footing
both rolls with a Common staple (see diagram). Seams may be overlapped, but this may make it difficult for vegetation to emerge.

STEP 7. Overlap seams end-to-end
When joining the start of a new roll with the finished end of another, overlap the rolls by two inches in a shingle style. The finished roll should overlap the new roll see diagram). This protects against seam failure due to excessive water flow.

STEP 8. Staple or stake the bottom of each roll
Secure the bottom of each roll with one Futerra staple or stake per linear foot.

STEP 9. Rake loose soil over the top
Rake a minimum of four inches of loose soil over the one-foot portion of the Futerra mat that extends beyond the crown of the slope (see diagram). This is done in place of trenching-in the mat, saving time and labor costs. (However, if trenching is desired or required due to project considerations, the trench should be six inches deep and wide. Secure the Futerra in the bottom of the trench, using one staple per linear foot. Backfill the trench and compact).

STEP 10. Repositioning a roll of Futerra
Should a roll be improper y positioned, we recommend that it be rerolled up the slope and reapplied, or that the installers lift the mat. Do not drag the mat. Because Futerra’s bonding action goes to work immediately after being unrolled, dragging an improperly positioned roll on the soil surface may damage the mat.

NOTES:
Minimize foot traffic on the mat
During installation, extensive foot traffic on the mat may create small tears and holes. While this will not significantly affect performance, we recommend that foot traffic be kept to a minimum until the blanket becomes wet.

Stapling and staking frequency & depth
These recommended guidelines cover a wide range of project applications. However, site conditions will dictate staple or stake frequency and depth.

 In some cases, due to the design of a particular object, a horizontal installation may be preferred.

Prepare the soil as in STEP 1.

Start at the bottom of the slope. Beginning at the leading edge (the edge facing into the wind), apply Futerra across the face of the slope. Staple or stake the leading and bottom edge every linear foot.

Butt the rolls end-to-end so that the ends fit tightly. Staple or stake the seam every linear foot.

Overlap subsequent rolls up the slope approximately two inches in a shingle sh/le. This method facilitates water absorption while reducing or eliminating seam failure. Staple the seam every one to two feet.

Staple or stake the center of the mat every five feet.

Install the final (uppermost) roll so that the top edge is at least two feet over the crest of the slope. Staple the top edge every one to two feet.

Rake loose sail over the tap edge of the mat.

Note: AS is the case with vertical installation, irrigating Futerra can greatly reduce the staple requirement and labor costs.

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