Coconut Coir Logs
Biodegradable Erosion Control Fiber Rolls
Coconut Coir Logs are a biodegradable erosion control product for hills, banks, shorelines, and other erosion prone areas. Easy to place, use, and install, these coir fiber logs create a natural control area that helps establish growth and control erosion. Coconut coir logs have been effectively used for erosion control in restoration projects, stabilization areas, and construction job sites.
Standard design of the coir log features strong biodegradable erosion control materials of outer coir twine netting that surrounds a mixture of mattress coconut coir. An erosion control coir roll has a typical lifespan of 2 to 5 years.
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Benefits of Using Coconut Coir Logs
- Easy to Install
- Provides Nutrients to Surrounding Areas
- Allows for Deep Rooting of Plants
- Helps Build into Existing Contours
- Requires no Chemical Treatment
- High Air and Water Permeability
- Environmentally Friendly
- Safe for Surrounding Wildlife
- Biodegrades over 2-5 years
- Effectively Holds Seeds and Saplings in Place
See Coconut Coir Log Specifications.
Erosion Control Resources
GEI Works provides a variety of product solutions so you can best address soil erosion control and stormwater management and maintain compliance regulations.View our Stormwater Control Guide to see the most common areas to protect from construction site runoff. View our infographic on the Five Ways to Control Erosion on Your Site.
Technical Specifications
| Product Flyer | Coir Logs Product Flyer |
|---|---|
| Installation Flyer | Installation Guide |
| Diameter | 9", 12", 16", or 20" |
| Density | 7 lbs./ft³ or 9 lbs./ft³ |
| Length | 10, 16, or 20 ft. (depending on diameter) |
Coir Log Material Specifications and Information
- Outer Netting: 3 Ply Coir or Coir Twine with 2" x 2" Openings
- Interior: Coir Fiber or Mattress Coir
- 100% Biodegradable Coir Fibers
| Diameter | 9" (23 cm) | 12" (30 cm) | 16" (40 cm) | 20" (50 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3 lbs./ft. (4.5 kg/m) |
5.5 lbs./ft. (8.2 kg/m) |
9.5 lbs./ft. (14.1 kg/m) |
15 lbs./ft. (22.3 kg/m) |
| Density | 7 lbs./ft³ (112 kg/m³) | 7 lbs./ft³ (112 kg/m³) or 9 lbs./ft³ (13.4 kg/m³) |
7 lbs./ft³ (112 kg/m³) or 9 lbs./ft³ (13.4 kg/m³) |
7 lbs./ft³ (112 kg/m³) or 9 lbs./ft³ (13.4 kg/m³) |
| Lengths | 10 or 16 ft. (3.05 or 4.88 m) |
10 or 20 ft. (3.05 or 6.10 m) |
10 or 20 ft. (3.05 or 6.10 m) |
10 or 20 ft. (3.05 or 6.10 m) |
| Outer Net | 80 lbs. (356 N) Coir Twine |
80 lbs. (356 N) 3 Ply Coir |
80 lbs. (356 N) 3 Ply Coir |
80 lbs. (356 N) 3 Ply Coir |
| Openings | 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) |
2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) |
2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) |
2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) |
| Inner Core | Mattress Coir | Coir Fiber | Coir Fiber | Coir Fiber |
View the Coir Log Informational Page.
Where to Place a Coir Log
Flowing Water Areas: Coir fiber rolls can be placed directly on the bank, often retaining fill material or securing new channel alignment. - Standing Water: Coconut coir logs are placed offshore to break waves and encourage sedimentation and re-vegetation. They can also be used for wetland stabilization. Other standing water applications include placing coir logs along lake shores or even small ponds to protect against erosion.
Coconut products such as blocks, logs, and mats are also recommended products for soil bio-engineering. For more information, check out our Coir Log Installation Page.
Advantages of Coconut Coir Logs
High Tensile Strength which Protects Steep Surfaces from Heavy Flows- 2-5 Year Lifespan
- Allows for Full Plant and Soil Establishment, Natural Invasion, and Land Stabilization
- 100% Natural and Biodegradable
- Functions as a Soil Amendment
- Acts as a Mulch on the Surface
- Acts as a Wick in the Soil Mantle
- Excellent Micro Climate
- Helps Provide Plant Establishment, Natural Invasion, and Balanced Healthy Growth
- Environmentally Responsible and Aesthetically Pleasing
- Customized to Specific Requirements/Technical Specifications
- More Information about 12 Inch Coconut Fiber Logs
We also offer coir mat for erosion control, landscaping, stormwater management, and more. It is available by the roll and can be easily cut to fit your application.
Read our page on Suggested Plants for Revegetation after the Installation of Coir Logs.
Other Coir Product Options
Other Coir Products
For answers to more questions about coir, see our Coir Products FAQ.
Read our blog post: Know Your Options for Natural and Synthetic Erosion Control.
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