ShearForce™10 Lexington, KY
Soft Armor Hybrid Turf Lexington Erosion Control Solutions
Kelly Landscaping are experienced and preferred installers of this soft armoring erosion control product. Our Lexington ShearForce10 installers are Headquartered in the Heartland, Ready to Roll Nationwide!
Our team proudly calls the Midwest home, but we go wherever the work takes us. From coast to coast, we bring our ShearForce10 and InstaTurf expertise directly to your job site.
Why Choose ShearForce10 (InstaTurf)?
This erosion control barrier outperforms traditional rock riprap in multiple ways when it comes to erosion control. It delivers superior aesthetics, simpler installation, lower overall costs, and stronger long-term vegetation support. Unlike riprap, which depends solely on heavy rocks to resist erosion, ShearForce10 offers immediate high-flow protection while blending seamlessly with the landscape thanks to its natural grass-like appearance. Plus, it promotes real vegetation growth over time - combining strength and sustainability in one smart solution.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to kick off the process and schedule your site visit.
ShearForce10 is a hybrid-turf instant armor mat for protecting severe slopes, channels, streambanks and shorelines. The hybrid-turf instant armor mat provides the immediate finished look of natural grass along with the high flow erosion protection of large rock riprap, while establishing permanently reinforced vegetative cover. As a preferred Lexington InstaTurf installer we service Lexington & the surrounding areas! We're happy to give you a quote on the ShearForce10 erosion solutions.
Here are some of the most common erosion control applications for ShearForce10 Instaturf:
High-Flow Areas:
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Channels & Swales
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Streambanks & Shorelines
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Culvert Outfalls & Downchutes
Other Applications:
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Severe Slopes
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Pond Erosion
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Pond Restoration
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Bank Erosion
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Riprap Alternative
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Beneath Solar Panels
Our Kelly Landscaping crews work with municipalities, general contractors, property managers, HOA's Etc. This innovative Hybrid turf solution is a combination of real grass and other vegetation supported by a simulated grass turf.
The unique hybrid design provides the soil protection of 30” rock riprap immediately upon installation while promoting the growth of live vegetation to further reinforce and protect. You can have all the aesthetic and erosion-control benefits of natural vegetation without having to wait for vegetation to fully grow-in.
No other erosion control product provides the immediate soil protection like InstaTurf does while facilitating long-term vegetation growth. Get in touch with us to learn more about this rip rap alternative that's more cost effective than rock riprap.
Prepping The Property For The ShearForce10 Application
Get in touch with our Lexington team to learn more about applying ShearForce10 to your property.
InstaTurf ShearForce10 Erosion Protection Details:
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Available in 3ft x 45ft, 49 lb rolls and 6ft x 45ft, 99 lb rolls for easy handling.
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Aesthetically pleasing natural grass-like appearance
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Typical installed cost savings of 50% – 65% vs rock riprap, tied concrete block mats, and other hard armor materials
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Much smaller carbon footprint than hard armor materials
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Worry-free rock-like erosion protection under flow-induced shear stresses > 10lbs/sf, from day one of installation
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Highly UV stable and weather-resistant
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Simple installation, just lay it over seeded area and anchor it with standard staples, stakes or pins
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Grows and reinforces natural vegetation for permanent stabilization and mower-friendly maintenance
Lexington, Kentucky – the “Horse Capital of the World” – is where natural beauty meets modern living. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., Lexington offers stunning scenery, affordable living, and a lifestyle that balances both city amenities and outdoor charm. But like many growing communities, Lexington faces erosion control challenges. Stormwater runoff from urban development combined with the region’s karst limestone geology leads to severe streambank erosion, flooding risks, and infrastructure damage. Innovative solutions like ShearForce10 by InstaTurf help protect waterways, preserve the landscape, and support sustainable growth – ensuring Lexington’s beauty is safeguarded for generations to come.
Call us to discuss your upcoming project and learn more about the Lexington ShearForce10 erosion control solution (317) 800-2044
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The ShearForce10 Lexington erosion control blanket is designed for severe slopes, channels, streambanks, and shorelines, providing immediate and long-term protection.
We Offer A Wide Service Area For Our Lexington Erosion Control Product.
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