Compare Our Top Erosion Control Wattles Straw Wattles, Excelsior Logs and Compost Filter Silt Sock are three of the most popular erosion control wattles. Wattles…

Why Should You Hydroseed with EarthGuard® Hydraulic Mulch? Hydraulic mulch stabilizes soil to control erosion. When you need superior erosion control protection on steep slopes…

Evaluating Curlex® and Straw Fibers for Erosion Control Blankets Straw and Curlex are two common fibers for erosion control blankets. Each fiber type has distinct…

What is Erosion Control Matting? Erosion control matting is a rolled erosion control product, also known as an erosion control blanket. Rolled erosion control products…

Five Products to Upgrade Your Backyard Landscape This Fall A well-manicured front yard gives you curb appeal but a backyard landscape is equally and sometimes…

Customize temporary fence to promote your company while meeting requirements for perimeter protection and sediment control. We offer two ways to customize temporary fencing: Is…

New Manufacture Announcement: Now Supplying Presto Geosystems Our entire team at Colonial Construction Materials is thrilled to announce that we are now supplying Presto Geosystems…

Managing stormwater is a critical concern for municipalities, enJugineers and developers. As our communities grow and develop, naturally permeable surfaces like grass and gravel are…

Silt Sock controls runoff and erosion on construction projects Compost Filter Silt Sock is an erosion control wattle that is filled with a wood matrix…

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay’s Poplar Island An environmental restoration project in the Chesapeake Bay is bringing Poplar Island back to its natural state. Years of…

Stormwater solutions for construction sites Inlet protection devices trap and filter sediment laden runoff in order to prevent pollutants from contaminating the stormwater system. They…

Hydroseeding is a method of hydraulically applying grass seed and hydromulch.

Construction sites need to be seeded throughout the entire year.  Some seasons, however, are better for seeding than others. In the Mid-Atlantic United States, the…

The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Each year forecasters make their predictions about the severity of the upcoming…

Compare Silt Fence Materials to Find the Best Choice for Your Project Silt fence fabric is a requirement for most construction sites in the Mid-Atlantic…

Coastal erosion and sea level rise is a constant battle for waterfront communities, developers and municipalities.  Wind and waves erode coastlines during major storm events…

Erosion control can be challenging on any construction site. Mitigating erosion and managing runoff on residential construction projects, however, comes with a unique set of…

Retention Pond: Definition and Purpose Retention ponds are permanent artificial ponds that store excess runoff. A retention pond is known by several different names: retention…

COVID-19 and the Construction Industry COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on our global health and economy. After weeks of stay-at-home orders and business closures,…

2022 Update Clean Energy Goals Bolster Solar Construction in the U.S. Enthusiasm for renewable energy is strong in the United States. States and private companies…

Spring Seeding | 2022 Update Everywhere you look Spring seeding has begun. Landscapers are overseeding lawns and contractors are seeding construction sites. While the methods…

Going Green Stormwater runoff is a significant contributor to water pollution in our urban areas and waterways. When not properly managed, runoff poses health risks…

Artificial Grass: A Turf Alternative If lawn maintenance is wearing your budget and patience thin, it’s time to consider alternative turf options. For some, the…

What is geogrid? Geogrid is a geosynthetic product used for stabilization and reinforcement in Civil Construction. Geogrids are classified as a type of geosynthetic because…