FLEXMAT™ is a cost-effective and environmentally alternative to rip rap
A revolutionary, Australian-made product, FLEXMAT™ is an erosion protection solution that can be custom-made to design specifications. It is a unique alternative to traditional forms of erosion control.
FLEXMAT™ products have a range of benefits – in terms of sustainability, installation time, durability, longevity and overall cost-effectiveness.
Contact us for a quote to use FLEXMAT™ instead of rip rap. FLEXMAT™ can also be used for Swale Drains and Spoon Drains.
Rip Rap - FAQs
How is FLEXMAT™ different to rip rap?
Rip rap is a layer of loose rock, strategically placed to dissipate the force of water and prevent erosion from water action.
FLEXMAT™, unlike rip rap, is not loose rock. It is a precast, flexible concrete mat made up of consistently sized, pyramid-shaped, 50 Mpa concrete blocks that are interconnected with a high-strength, chemically resistant geogrid.
FLEXMAT™ is more durable and resistant to extreme weather events than rip rap alternatives.
How is FLEXMAT™ more environmentally friendly than rip rap?
FLEXMAT™ has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to rip rap projects. Each stage of the manufacture and project installation process is up to 20× lower than the rip rap alternative. One truckload of FLEXMAT™ product delivered to site is the equivalent to up to 20 truckloads of rip rap.
Made from recycled materials, FLEXMAT™ has been awarded a 3/4 GreenStar rating. It is a unique product to protect from erosion while at the same time helping civil engineering firms and local government bodies to meet their sustainability goals. In this regard, FLEXMAT™ is the clear market leader in Australia, ahead of traditional products such as rip rap.