What is jute mat? How to use it for effective erosion control

Soft, natural, biodegradable and practical; jute erosion control landscaping mat is an excellent choice to stop erosion and protection young plants. Jute mat has long been used as a cheap, effective and long lasting method for controlling erosion, so if you are looking for an efficient way to control erosion on your site, look no further!

Why use jute mat for erosion control?

Jute mat comes in rolls that can be easily transported by one person and then unrolled where needed. This kind of temporary erosion control mat works especially well for construction sites or other areas where you want to put it down for a limited amount of time.

On the other hand, it’s just as effective as a long term solution, providing a number of years of protection against wind, storm damage and other harsh weather, before it eventually biodegrades into the earth.

Time consuming mulch spreading is not necessary when you use a temporary erosion control landscaping mat. When properly installed, the jute mat will not move after being securely staked or pinned into the ground.

Why jute mat is so effective against erosion

Simply put, erosion is the action of surface sediment and loose material being carried away from a construction or landscaping site by rainwater. As excess water moves away from a site, it takes with it small (although sometimes quite large!) particles, until eventually very little of the original material remains at the site.

To know how to use jute mat for erosion control you need to understand how it actually works. The natural fibres in jute help it to absorb excess water, slowing the flow and allowing water time to enter the soil before washing away. In this way, it acts as a mulch to keep soil moist, as well as stopping erosion.

What is jute matting made from?

Jute mat is made of sustainable material, making it kinder to the environment than a lot of other erosion control methods. Jute is a natural fibre extracted from a tall bamboo-like plant, and it provides an excellent ground matting for landscaping projects.

Why not just use black plastic?

Jute mat creates a soft barrier to prevent soil from washing away, whereas black builders plastic effectively traps and cooks the ground underneath it.

Where jute mat is breathable, black plastic is not, and it can also cause rainwater to pool in certain areas if you are using it on an uneven site. Additionally, it is not biodegradable, adding to plastic pollution and potentially entering waterways when it starts to break down.

Advantages of using jute mat for erosion control

• It’s affordable: jute matting is cheap compared to expensive hard face erosion control measures.
• It’s easy to install: jute mat comes on a large roll meaning it can be easily rolled out at your project or construction site.
• It’s natural: the biodegradable matting is made from jute, the same plant that hessian comes from, and it will eventually degrade into the surrounding soil leaving no harmful environmental legacy.
• It’s effective: jute does a great job at protecting slopes, batters, large flat landscaped areas, dry creek beds and swamp edges from erosion.

Shop for jute matting

Jute mat is the perfect addition to any landscaper's arsenal!

It's well worth the investment in a bulk quantity of jute mat, as you will find it invaluable on all kinds of projects.

Jaybro sells jute mat on large rolls of 25 metres long x 1.8 metres wide. This bulk jute mat is ideal for landscaping contractors, builders, and other tradespeople who need to stop erosion and protect young plants. It is available in 450gsm and 700gsm (lightweight and heavyweight) for different purposes.

Buy it online today at great prices!