Bioengineered Living Shorelines & Hillside Stabilization
ShoreSOX® is a patented, high-performance erosion control system designed with both the environment and stakeholders in mind. Engineered with a cutting-edge rip-stop technical mesh and an integrated anchoring system, it harnesses locally sourced organic material or dredge spoils to deliver instant compaction and lasting stabilization. This low-impact, eco-friendly solution doesn’t just stop erosion, it revitalizes vegetation, enhances water quality, and restores shorelines and hillsides with unmatched efficiency.
5 PART SYSTEM
- Technical Mesh
- Anchors
- Tethering
- Organic Fill
- Vegetation
BENEFITS OF SHORESOX
Safety
Stabilized edges reduce risks for pedestrians and maintenance crews.
Stability
Prevents erosion and enables shoreline expansion without regrading.
Aesthetics
Creates natural-looking, vegetated shorelines that blend into the landscape
Root Structure
Creates natural-looking, vegetated shorelines that blend into the landscape
Water Quality
Percolates water and reduces pollutants through a natural filtration process.
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Safety
ShoreSOX enhances safety not only for pedestrians near the water’s edge but also for maintenance crews. A stable shoreline reduces the risk of slips, falls, or equipment tipping, making it safer to mow, inspect, or work along the edge.
Stability
Beyond immediate stabilization, the system’s knitted mesh locks sediment in place, preventing erosion and sediment migration. Its modular design even allows for land reclamation, extending stable embankments outward by several feet without regrading.
Aesthetics
For communities, golf courses, and municipalities, appearance matters. ShoreSOX supports lush, vegetated slopes that blend naturally into the landscape, offering a green, organic alternative to concrete or rock-based solutions.
Root Structure
The mesh design allows vegetation to sprout up and root down through the material, anchoring plants securely in the soil. This root structure plays a critical role in stabilizing the slope and continues to reinforce it over time. Meanwhile, the mesh protects emerging vegetation from erosion and displacement, even during storms or fluctuating water levels.
Water Quality
The system is filled with organic sediment, like coarse sand, and is contained in place. This serves as a natural filter for stormwater runoff.
APPLICATIONS
- Ponds, Lake Banks, Streams, & Rivers
- Stormwater and Flood
- Infrastructure
- Drainage Canals and Levees
- Watershed Management
- Seawalls
- Hillsides & Slopes
- Perimeter Control
INNOVATION MEETS NATURE
Problem. Solution. Outcome
FEATURES
RIPSTOP
Ripstop mesh prevents unraveling when punctured, allowing for easy repairs and maintaining its integrity, even when cut or torn.
Details
Our knitted mesh is engineered with ripstop technology. If the material is punctured by a mower blade, the damage stays contained and won’t unravel; the tear remains a small, easily repairable hole. This makes it ideal for installations that require cutting around trees, pipes, or other infrastructure, maintaining the integrity of the system, even when cut or torn.
Modular
Modular design allows for custom shapes and sizes, and seamless site adaptation.
Details
Thanks to its ripstop design, the material can be cut, sewn, and joined into panels of any shape or size. This modularity allows for custom configurations that adapt to the unique contours and needs of each site, much like assembling a tailored quilt for the landscape.
UV Stabilized
Tested to withstand long-term durability in exposed, high-stress environments.
Details
Engineered for durability, the material is UV stabilized and tested under ASTM standards to simulate long-term sun exposure, even without soil or vegetation cover. It exceeds industry benchmarks, especially in high-stress environments like steep slopes and shorelines, ensuring long-lasting protection and support for vegetation growth.
Lightweight
The material can be easily moved without equipment.
Details
Despite its strength, the material is remarkably lightweight; two people can easily carry a 100-foot roll. With no need for heavy machinery, a single person can quickly unroll, drag, and position it on-site, keeping labor requirements low and the process efficient.
Weightbearing
Instant compaction stabilizes the slope, allowing it to support workers and even withstand the weight of motor vehicles.
Details
While lightweight, the system becomes weightbearing as water washes the sediment into the system and creates instant compaction. This provides immediate stabilization, making the surface safe to walk or even drive on, ideal for active job sites.
Slope Integration
Integrates into existing slopes without regrading or reshaping.
Details
Unlike systems that require regrading or sit awkwardly on top of terrain, this solution integrates directly into the existing slope. It minimizes site disturbance and conforms naturally to the landscape, offering a more seamless and environmentally sensitive alternative to traditional methods like riprap or Geotubes.
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Sensational Services is a Minnesota-based erosion control and snow management company providing reliable, year-round solutions for both residential and commercial properties.
Sensational Services, a certified SOX installer, delivers reliable shoreline stabilization and sustainable erosion control, protecting properties and the environment with safe, long-lasting solutions.