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Cellular Confinement Systems
Cellular confinement systems like the LSG Series® and SlopeGrid offer long-term solutions for load support and erosion control. LSG is ideal for stabilizing porous pavements, driveways, and construction entrances by preventing rutting and spreading weight evenly. SlopeGrid is designed for sloped terrains, helping to lock soil in place and prevent erosion caused by water and wind.
Understanding Cellular Confinement Systems: Ground & Slope Stabilization Simplified
Cellular confinement systems, also known as geocells, are engineered to stabilize soil, control erosion, and improve load-bearing capacity. Whether used on flat surfaces to support heavy loads or on slopes to prevent soil movement, these systems offer a powerful and eco-friendly solution for both residential and commercial applications. In this guide, we’ll break down the two main types—LSG and SlopeGrid—and share a real-world case study to show how they perform in action.
LSG Series Installation for Pavement Support
LSG Series®: Heavy Load Support with Superior Stability
The LSG (Load Supporting Grid) system is designed to handle demanding load-bearing applications like fire lanes, RV parking pads, driveways, and boat ramps. It confines gravel or soil infill, spreads the load evenly, and eliminates common issues like rutting and washboarding.
Unlike traditional gravel bases, LSG allows for reduced base thickness while improving stability on soft subgrades. It’s especially valuable in areas where quality aggregates are unavailable, and the structure can support over 10x the number of load cycles compared to unconfined surfaces.
SlopeGrid: Permanent Erosion Control
SlopeGrid is a cost-effective, long-term solution for erosion control on slopes, swales, overpasses, and green roofs. Its 3D honeycomb structure keeps soil locked in place, even under extreme weather conditions like hurricanes or heavy rains.
This system is low maintenance and environmentally friendly, making it a go-to choice for both commercial infrastructure and residential landscaping where runoff and soil movement are ongoing concerns.
SlopeGrid Installed to Protect Embankments
Hillside Stabilized with Cellular Confinement
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📘 Case Study: Hillside Home Saved from Erosion
In a residential development in the Pacific Northwest, a steep hillside was causing ongoing erosion problems threatening a homeowner’s yard and retaining wall. After trying hydroseeding and straw blankets without success, the contractor installed the SlopeGrid system across the slope and filled it with soil and erosion-control seed mix.
Within one season, vegetation had taken hold and no further soil loss occurred. The homeowner reported improved property value and peace of mind. The cellular confinement grid prevented runoff from undercutting the slope and transformed a failing slope into a permanently stabilized green space.