How to strengthen the wall of the ditch means available

Strengthening shore tires

slopes of ravines, ditches and other recesses may have a different angle of inclination, and, depending on this parameter is selected, and a way of strengthening.If the slope is less than the value in 8º-10º, then such a bank of special needs no strengthening.There will be enough to put plants with strong root system.With a large angle is necessary to carry out strengthening works.This procedure can be carried out without using special materials in the form Geomat or gabions.Suit old car tires or slate sheets.

Before starting the ditch slope reinforcement is necessary to prepare the surface for the work.To do this, perform the following manipulations:

• if the ditch needs to be strengthened - drainage, require pumping of water it contains, to gain access to the bottom.This can be done in several ways - manually scoop, use a pump or install a sloping pipe;
• remove debris in the form of large stones or branches from the trees;
• selected accumulated at the bottom of the ditch sludge.

Using tires

After clean the surface of the slopes and ditches can be strengthened, using old tires.To date, there are two ways to use them:

1. Used tires mounted in horizontal and vertical planes.Vertical row bury the slope of the ditch or ravine on the width of the tire and the bottom layer is set horizontal wheels firmly interconnected.All space is filled with soil, sand or fine gravel.in the middle of each can drive a number of tires to increase stiffness of the structure.
2. Old tires stacked in horizontal rows in a staggered manner in the direction of the slope, shifting each subsequent row a distance equal to half the value of the side of the tire.The empty space between the tire fill materials available to users.

ideal option would be to fill voids underground, which can be planted trees, it has a strong root system.

Using slate sheets

Strengthen shore ditch near her house with your own hands can be slate sheets.They can have a smooth or corrugated surface.On cleared of large debris and sludge space drainage ditch or ravine placed pieces of slate, joining them together with metal fasteners.Between the slate can be installed iron pipes, they will give the design even greater strength and stability.You can not fear that the beach "crawl".

proposed options to strengthen the shores of the ditch are on their summer cottage low-cost, and not very time consuming.Ennoble the slope of the drainage ditches in the country and can be special gabions, purchased the building market or made yourself.However, it is worth some money.Choose how to strengthen always remains with the owner and his financial capabilities.