Ontario Agra is proud to provide the containment and erosion control industries with the highest quality Woven and Non-Woven Geotextiles available for drainage filtration, soil separation and reinforcement needs. Available in varying strength and thicknesses, our geotextiles help improve the performance of environmental engineering, civil engineering, and construction projects. They work to restrict soil particles while allowing liquid and gases to easily pass through, providing the perfect balance of functionality for a wide range of applications and needs.
Our #1 recommendation is non-woven geotextile, which we refer to as Agratex.
Benefits of Non-Woven Geotextile
- Provides long-term strength and durability performance.
- Extends road and railway life.
- Cost-effective environmental alternative to traditional construction materials.
- Prevents soil erosion.
Filtration
Filtration functions to restrict the migration of fine soil particles from a soil mass while remaining permeable to water movement greater than, or at least equivalent to the permeability of the protected soil.
Drainage
Water is conveyed along the path of the geotextile, and then to an outlet. Water may be vertically or horizontally conveyed. Drainage is related to the role of filtration, and is a function of the permeability of a geotextile and its pore opening size or porometry.
Separation
Separation is the function which prevents two distinct soils of different materials from intermixing. The key factors for a geotextile to satisfy this function are porometry, toughness and strength.
Reinforcement
This function involves the stabilization of a soil mass by provision of tensile strength to the soil-fabric system.
Non-Woven Geotextile - Common Uses
Non-Woven Geotextiles
- Needle-punched.
- Made of 100% polypropylene staple fibers formed into a random network for dimensional stability.
- Has excellent chemical compatibility.
- Resistant to UV deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, naturally encountered basics, and acids.
- Easy to install.
Used For
- Shoreline protection
- Roadway separation
- Railroad stabilization
- Subsurface drainage
- Containment
- Gas venting
- Under riprap or around pipes
- Soil separation
- Filtration
- Erosion & sediment control
- Sub-grade stabilization
- Protection of geomembrane liners
Woven Geotextile - Common Uses
Woven Geotextiles
- Made of polypropylene materials.
- High tensile strength and durability.
- Easy to install.
- Cost-effective environmental alternative to traditional construction materials.
- Reduces required aggregate thickness in unpaved roads.
- Extends road and railway life.
- Speed-up construction with short-term reinforcement of he base.
- Offers optimum performance when used in stabilization applications.
Used For
- Sub-surface drainage
- Containment
- Temporary liners
- Turbidity curtains & silt fence
- Covers & tarps
- Soil separation in road construction
- Sub-grade stabilization
- Railroad stabilization
- Filtration
- Erosion & sediment control in embankment construction
- Protection of geomembrane liners
Non-Woven vs. Woven
Non-woven geotextile is created with a random network needle-punched fibres, while woven geotextiles are manufactured in a grid format. Woven geotextile is more commonly available in smaller rolls used by home gardeners, while non-woven geotextile is almost always the product of choice for professional landscapers and construction projects.
Non-woven geotextiles represent approximately 90% of geotextile purchases made by our clients at Ontario Agra.
For municipal work or large projects requiring a custom quote, please contact (905) 386-1744 x1.
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