Roadside Management Toolbox

WEED CONTROL MAT (FIBER)

What is This Treatment?

Fiber weed control mats are composed of synthetic polyester fibers spun tightly together to prevent weed growth by blocking sunlight, yet still allow water percolation for drainage. The mat is made with 100% recycled tan fiber material content and is available in black or greygreen.

When to use this Vegetation Control?

Fiber weed control mats are effective to control weeds growth under guard rail, thrie beam barriers, or sign posts. This treatment may be used as an alternative to vegetation control (minor concrete) on new installations of guardrail or thrie beam barrier . Fiber weed control mats require a level, compacted subbase free of debris and vegetation.

Benefits:

Long lasting and durable.
Fiber weed control mat may be less expensive than hard surface treatments.
Excellent for use around existing sign posts.
Replacement and repairs are easily accomplished by Maintenance crews.
This treatment is simple to remove, if necessary, and is a good choice for temporary vegetation control.
Allows infiltration of stormwater runoff.

Limitations:

Specialized staking is required in areas of high winds with sandy soil.
Application beneath existing guardrail and sign posts is more labor intensive than new installations.
This treatment is not recommended in areas subject to snowfall were the material may be snagged by snow removal equipment. .
Improper application may lead to this treatment to lift from the ground surface.
Post penetrations must be sealed with calking to prevent weed growth.
When applied to guard rail along curves additional cutting and seaming may be required.

Specifications and Details:

Cost:

$35 - $80/yd²