Our erosion control products include Excelsior mats, wattles, and logs. Our logs are crafted from natural Aspen wood fibers. These fibers are shredded into curled strands with barbed edges, forming an interlocking matrix that effectively stabilizes soil and controls sediment. When wet, the structure allows soil to bond securely, making it ideal for promoting vegetation regrowth and preventing erosion. Being 100% natural, these products decompose over time, enriching the soil without leaving any residue.
Excelsior blankets are sediment control mats that cover large open areas and slopes to prevent erosion. Often used with new or regrowth of vegetation, Excelsior fabric holds the soil in place long enough to allow the plants time to take root. These biodegradable erosion control blankets are designed to stabilize areas with moderate erosion or low flows. Made entirely from aspen wood shavings, our Excelsior matting helps provide stabilization, support, and coverage along banks, channels, roads, and other low-flow areas.
Constructed entirely from a wood/excelsior matrix, this erosion control blanket is made to stabilize locations with slopes up to 3:1 and flows up to 6 fps. For added support, Excelsior fibers can be placed within a layer of polypropylene netting to help contain the fibers and increase support. Find out more about Excelsior blankets here.
Excelsior Matting Technical Specifications
| Roll Width | 4 or 8 ft. (2.44 m) |
|---|---|
| Roll Length | 112.5 ft. (27.4 m) |
| Roll Area | 80 SY (67 m) |
| Recommended Slope | 3:1 |
| Recommended Flow | 6 fps (2.1 m/s) |
| Netting | Single or Double Polypropylene (photodegradable) |
| Matrix | 100% Excelsior Wood Fiber, 0.73 lbs/yd² |
Excelsior Logs
Excelsior logs are a great alternative for creating natural borders along shorelines, waterways, hills, and other slopes likely to erode. Erosion control logs build up coastlines and riverbanks in areas that have already lost soil, giving them time to stabilize and restore. Parks and Recreation departments use our alternative US erosion control logs for ecofriendly, natural restoration of streams, creeks, and other waterways in public parks or recreation areas. Excelsior erosion control logs generally last between one and two years, allowing enough time for short-term stabilization projects. For more information about Excelsior logs, see our alternative erosion control logs.
Excelsior Logs Technical Specifications
| Roll Diameter | 9-20 in. Diameter |
|---|---|
| Roll Length | 10-25 ft. |
| Weight per Length | 2.5 -5 lbs./ft. |
| Filtration | High |
| Flow | Minimum Rate |
| Matrix | Single or Double Polypropylene (photodegradable) |
| Matrix | 100% Excelsior Wood Fiber, 0.73 lbs/yd² |
Excelsior Wattles
Excelsior wattles are a natural solution for sediment control and runoff filtration. Made from uniformly shaved Aspen wood fibers, these wattles maintain a consistent width and are evenly packed within a flexible cylindrical casing. Compared to erosion control logs, Excelsior wattles are lighter, less dense, and easier to position, which allows for more adaptable installation across varied terrain. Their porous structure enables water to pass through while slowing flow and capturing sediment, making them useful for perimeter control on slopes, as check dams, around curb cuts, and near drain inlets. On construction sites, they help contain sediment and debris, supporting environmental compliance and minimizing the risk of pollution-related penalties. To find out more about Excelsior wattle, visit our Excelsior wattle page.
Excelsior Wattle Technical Specifications
| Roll Diameter | 6-20 in. Diameter |
|---|---|
| Roll Length | 10, 20 or 25 ft. |
| Density | 2.08-3.82 lbs./ft. |
| Matrix | 100% Aspen Wood Fiber |
