DredgeSOX / ShoreSOX

Take control of erosion

DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX Erosion Control are both designed with a double layer of knitted polyethylene mesh, that is filled by dredging shallow sediment into the containment unit.

Upon installation, SOX creates a new, fully integrated immediately solid and secure living shoreline. Both DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX are the ideal method when a water body, such as a lake, is part of the project. Unlike other erosion restoration options that are on the market, DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX are quick to install and have little to no impact on surrounding property.

Deploying DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX

Both DredgeSOX & ShoreSOX are designed with the same materials and properties, but have different deployment methods. This ultimately allows the contractor to manipulate these systems to achieve the best results on a job.

Installation is quick and fairly straightforward, with the right tools, material and skills. You can find the installation steps for DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX below.

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Step by step guide for deploying DredgeSOX

Hammer stakes into the ground (without burying rope holes).
Unroll material to the designated area, most of which will be lying in the water.
Tie the SOX material to the stakes every 3 feet.
DredgeSOX is then folded in half and both the top and bottom of the anchoring system are tied back to an additional row of upper stakes in the ground staggered and offset between the lower row of stakes.
The ends are sewn up and are ready for fill material.

Step by step guide for deploying ShoreSOX

Hammer stakes into the ground (without burying rope holes).
Unroll material to the designated area, most of which will be lying in the water.
Tie the SOX material to the stakes every 3 feet.
ShoreSOX is then folded in half and both the top and bottom of the anchoring system are tied back to an additional row of upper stakes in the ground staggered and offset between the lower row of stakes.
The ends are sewn up and are ready for fill material.
ShoreSOX only anchors the bottom portion of the system while the top portion remains open.
Once the fill material is added, the top portion of the ShoreSOX material is then wrapped over the graded fill, and is anchored to the top row of anchors, and sewn together.

Check out our videos on installing our DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX systems

Time Lapse of a DredgeSOX Installation

Watch the installation of the DredgeSOX system at a Florida Home Owners Association property

What is DredgeSOX?

DredgeSOX® is a patented erosion control system. It is designed with a double layer of knitted polyethylene mesh, utilizing rip stop technology. It also has a built-in structural channel, which enables the entire installation to be anchored to the stable embankment.

Once DredgeSOX is anchored to the eroded embankment, it is filled by dredging shallow sediment into the modular open containment system. Upon installation, the system stops erosion dead and creates an immediate, fully integrated secure living shoreline that supports vegetation.

DredgeSOX® is our preferred method when a water body is part of the project. Unlike other erosion restoration options on the market, DredgeSOX® is quick to install and has little to no impact on surrounding property.

What is ShoreSOX?

Like DredgeSOX®, ShoreSOX® is a patented erosion control system designed with a double layer of knitted polyethylene mesh with rip stop technology and a built-in structural channel designed to attach to a secure embankment.

Unlike DredgeSOX, ShoreSOX is a modular open containment system that is typically only anchored at the toe. It is left open to be filled with a locally sourced organic media, such as topsoil or blow-in mulch that ultimately needs to be graded before the top portion of the mesh is wrapped.

Upon installation, the system halts soil erosion and re-stabilizes shorelines and hillsides that support vegetation.

The short-term and long-term impacts include an immediately stable shoreline, which adds aesthetic value to all properties, an improved and enhanced ecosystem, and mitigated safety risks for residents, workers, and staff.

ShoreSOX is a great solution for new construction, berms and hillsides.

ShoreSOX and DredgeSOX Technical Data Sheets

There are many different options for the installation and deployment of our DredgeSOX and ShoreSOX solutions. If there is something you’re looking for, please fill out the form below or contact us on info@soxerosion.com and we will be happy to assist.