Protection against bed and bank erosion in trenches and brooks with Novura Secumat®

Trenches and brooks are highly vulnerable to bed and bank erosion, which can lead to sediment displacement, habitat destruction, and infrastructure damage. Factors such as strong currents, fluctuating water levels, and heavy rainfall accelerate erosion, posing challenges for long-term stability.

Novura Secumat® erosion control mats offer an effective and sustainable solution by stabilising watercourse banks, preventing soil loss, and promoting vegetation growth. Their easy installation reduces both time and costs, making them ideal for natural and engineered waterways. Discover how Novura Secumat® solutions ensure long-lasting protection against erosion in trenches and brooks.

Erosion protection systems support near-natural trench course development

Permanent and temporary erosion control systems support the development of near-natural watercourses. They act against erosion by fluids such as wind or water, enable groundwater protection and help increase water quality and habitat diversity.

For trenches and brooks, the focus is on creating a suitable and natural surface for flora and fauna that also complies with the environmental principles, e.g., those of the EU Water Framework Directive.

Temporary natural fibre systems

100% biodegradable natural fibre systems with coir fibres are ideal for temporary installation. with coir fibres are ideal for temporary installation. They reduce flow velocity and support diverse brook hydraulics.

Georolls e.g., allow the flow to be specifically adjusted and therefore provide water morphological process areas. The size of the individual semipermeable elements and the modified flow allow flow and cross-sectional forms, current shadows, scouring, fords and embankments to form. The resulting complex dynamic structural diversity drives extremely good ecological conditions in flowing water bodies.

Typical solutions

Permanent geotextile systems

For permanent installation, geomat product combinations of 3D Mesh and nonwoven components are suitable. The erosion control mats are modular and consist of a UV-stabilised, biologically, and chemically resistant 3D Mesh.

They reduce the flow energy at the trenches and brooks bottom so that only smaller particles can be transported and provide space for sedimentation. In combination with the nonwoven component, they additionally support particle retention below the product by forming a particle barrier.

Typical solutions

Product recommendation for erosion control systems

Novura erosion control systems provide temporary and permanent erosion control for any application in the form of Secumat® products. This includes the Secumat® ClassicLine geocells, earth anchors and erosion control steel pins as well as combined 3D Mesh products. Secumat® GreenLine uses biodegradable areal products and wooden pins for fixing.

Secumat® Green Coco

Sustainable, temporary erosion control solution from 100% untreated coir fibre and completely biodegradable.

Secumat® Green Jute N

Sustainable, temporary erosion control solution from 100% untreated jute fibre and completely biodegradable.

Fixing for Secumat® Green natural fibre products

Sustainable and secure erosion control system from a single source.

Secumat® 3D Meshes

Modular, permanent erosion control geomats.

Secumat® Cell

Versatile, permanent erosion control geocells.

Secumat® fixing and earth anchor system

Permanent high-quality and secure erosion control system from a single source.