How to Protect Your Property from Erosion
When you hire Fall Line Construction, we utilize a variety of erosion control measures to ensure your property is protected while we are working. When we leave, you can implement additional measures to protect your property from water or wind damage. Allow us to explain three ways you can maximize the land you have.
Create Natural Drains
You can’t stop the rain from falling, but you can force it down a predetermined path. If you choose to dig a ditch that runs down an incline, the water will rush toward the open ditch and travel down the slope. This leads it away from areas that are more susceptible to erosion.
Plant Trees & Shrubs
Planting trees and shrubs can drastically slow erosion due to the roots ability to hold onto the soil and the leaves acting as an umbrella. When trees and shrubs sink their roots into the soil, they hold on tight to the surrounding dirt. It helps the vegetation to grow tall without losing its grip on the ground. The leaves on a tree or bush help slow the speed at which the raindrops are falling. This minimizes soil displacement.
Build a Terrace
If you have a steep slope, a terrace may be a great option for erosion control. Steep slopes can drastically increase erosion, as gravity is working against the soil. According to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Terraces prevent erosion by shortening the long slope into a series of shorter, more level steps. This allows heavy rains to soak into the soil rather than run off and cause erosion.”
Terraces act as steps versus a ramp for rain to travel down. Each ledge of the “step” forces the rain to slow its descent, slowing the progression of erosion on the soil.
Fall Line Construction is Your Premier Site Work Contractor
Our team is proud to conduct high-quality, site work services such as excavation, grubbing, grading, and land clearing – all while implementing erosion control measures. We know that you need a stable property to ensure your building and company can flourish! We’re here to make that happen for you. Give us a call with your questions: 478-862-3700