Mirafi Geotextiles Stabilize Poor Soils At RV Resort, Saving Millions
When soils at a Florida RV resort are unsuitable and in need of a pricey excavation, Ferguson Waterworks proposes a solution that will save the client $4,000,000.
Challenge
Subsurface stabilization is imperative for most projects. When an RV resort in Florida discovered unsuitable soils covering its property, they feared a large and expensive excavation project was on the horizon. Not only would the soil require excavation but also site removal. Looking for alternatives, the team contacted Ferguson Waterworks.
Solution
Excavating and hauling soil is expensive, especially at the quantity required for this project. That is why Ferguson Waterworks teamed up with the site’s contractors to determine a reliable alternative.
Mirafi geotextiles saved the owner $4,000,000
Rather than removing the unsuitable soil, we determined that reinforcing the subgrade was the best alternative. Using Mirafi RS580i, our team helped save the RV resort $4,000,000. This was accomplished by not only eliminating excavation costs but also reducing the installation timeline. Furthermore, we facilitated the manufacturing and delivery of larger, factory-sewn Mirafi high-strength geotextile which also aided in faster installation on the roadways within the project’s footprint.
Product Advantages
Mirafi geotextiles are a premium solution for ground reinforcement, drainage, separation, and moisture management. Time and again it has proven its ability to improve site performance meanwhile decreasing overall project costs.
With factory- or field-seamed panels that provide cross-roll direction strength to facilitate efficient installation, customers rely on MIRAFI HP-Series and MIRAFI RSi-Series for:
- base course reinforcement and subgrade stabilization
- separation
- filtration
- and more
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