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Installing Presto Geosystem's GEOWEB on steep slope

Presto Geosystems Now Available at Colonial Construction Materials

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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 products! Presto Geosystems is the leading manufacturer of cellular confinement and soil stabilization systems. Their patented systems including GEOWEB®, GEOBLOCK®, GEOPAVE®, GEOTERRA® and GEORUNNER® have proven results on projects around […]

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Permeable Paving Solutions

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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 replaced with impermeable materials like concrete and asphalt. Permeable paving is a green infrastructure solution that allows you to construct a strong and stable surface without sacrificing permeable space. Jump

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Compost filter sock for perimeter control on subdivision development

4 Ways to Use Compost Filter Sock

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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 and wrapped in a polypropylene photodegradable mesh. The size of the wattle varies by manufacturer. Most products range from 8-inches to 24-inches in diameter and 10-feet to 200-feet in length.

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Compost filter sock for inlet protection

Inlet Protection Product Guide

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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 also prevent silt and sediment from clogging stormwater drainage systems. You will find inlet protection products on almost every construction site: residential developments, heavy civil highway projects, commercial developments and

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How to Prepare Your Site for Hurricane Season

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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 storm season. Find out what forecasters are predicting for the 2024 season and how to prepare your construction sites accordingly. Predictions for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season The Colorado State University

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What is a retention pond?

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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 basin, wet pond, wet detention pond, stormwater pond and best management practice (BMP). Whichever name you prefer, the purpose of this stormwater management device remains the same: store runoff, promote

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Permeable pavers for green infrastructure in park

Green Infrastructure Solutions and Benefits

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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 to our communities and our environment. Our urban and suburban areas are mostly covered with concrete and asphalt surfaces. These impervious surfaces prevent rainwater from infiltrating into the ground. As

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