sarah774•6mo ago

Debate: Are geotextiles worth the extra cost on sloped sites?

I think yes after a washout, but others claim compaction is enough.

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cora3756mo ago

Worth every penny. Compaction can seem fine at first, but it doesn't last on a steep slope. Water always finds a way in. Once it does, the soil washes out fast. Geotextiles act like a net to keep things in place. That extra cost saves you from a huge repair bill later.

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parker_rodriguez626mo ago

Yeah but when you say it acts like a net... how's that really work? If water flows right through the fabric, how does it stop the soil from washing out with that water? Seems like the fine stuff would just slip through the holes...

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val2746mo ago

Isn't the main job to stop the soil and gravel from mixing, not hold them in place? They let water through while keeping the layers separate.

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