Shorelines are forever changing as a result of wave action, tides and in some instances tectonic movement. This dynamic environment is also under pressure from land development which in turn is threatened during storm events. Maccaferri have a number of options to protect property from wave attack.

Soft Solution
Containment bags made up of extremely robust geotextile are designed to be filled with local sand or sandy gravel mix to form a durable container for the construction of walls, groynes, scour protection or soft impact structures. The coarse surface in combination with the beach sand provides long term resistance to UV damage as well as limiting local puncturing.

Rock Armour
A general approach to the coastal protection system is the use of a stone revetment system. The aggressive tidal and wave action of the coastal environment requires the need for a purpose designed geotextile laid below the rock revetment. The geotextile provides a high resistance to damage during installation as well as offering separation between stone and underlying soil and providing long term filtration to prevent fines loss during the tidal actions.

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