How to lay grids on slopes and embankments to avoid soil sliding?

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Protecting slopes and high ground from troublesome water and wind erosion is often one of the greatest challenges in landscape engineering.

See how, using appropriately selected tools and systems such as geocells made of plastic, you can effectively, quickly and permanently reinforce steeply sloped areas.

Reinforcement of Slopes and Sloping Terrain

Traditional slope protection methods can be very costly. The use of Ecogrid offers a modern, cheaper and much more aesthetic alternative to standard engineering solutions.

Soil stabilization and system operation

  • Integrated structure: The key to success on sloping terrain is proper placement of the modules directly on native soil. The grids are joined into one coherent, stable plate, which prevents them from sliding under their own weight – thus this process does not require driving additional anchors.
  • Honeycomb construction: Unique structure instantly immobilizes the poured soil and effectively absorbs moisture, preventing it from excessively flowing down the slope.
  • Optimal environment: The ground secured in this way creates excellent conditions for the proper development of grass roots and creeping ground cover plants.

Natural reinforcement (Final effect) When vegetation sprouts, its roots intertwine densely through the pores in the Ecogrid. This process creates an inseparable, reinforced plant mat that perfectly protects the slope against erosion – even the heaviest downpours will not wash away this surface.

Why is it worth securing slopes with the grid system?

The use of ecological grids to stabilize slopes is not only an innovation, but above all a clever use of nature’s own forces (plant roots) to reinforce the structure. It is a visually far more pleasant solution than massive concrete walls.

  • You will achieve absolute protection of your property against dangerous landslides and soil erosion.
  • Rapidly green steep, architecturally challenging terrain.
  • You will save significant amounts by avoiding the need to pour heavy retaining walls.
Check the application of Ecogrid on slopes, roadsides and embankments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers — expand a question to see details.

Most manufacturers allow the use of grids on slopes with an inclination of up to 40-45 degrees, but this requires dense, point anchoring.

Often, special anti-erosion mats or agrotextile are used, which additionally prevents the soil from being washed out of the cells.

Deep-rooting grasses and low-maintenance groundcover shrubs, e.g., creeping cotoneaster or juniper, work well.