Fascine mattresses (Geotextile)
Fascine mattresses and cribs that incorporate a geotextile have a different shape to that of the classic version made exclusively from willow. Geotextile adds the extra sturdiness needed for sinking the mattress into deep, fast-flowing water at the right location. In many cases, a covering of willow is not necessary. Van Aalsburg imports the geotextiles itself. A special sewing machine is used to sew them together. Partly as a result of this, fascines and cribs are available in any size.
Sinking of the fascine mattress
The faggots are attached to ropes or towing lines. The towing lines are first attached from the fascine mattress to a float. A crane ship or crane pontoon tows the float via the ropes until the fascine mattress has reached its destination.
The top end of the fascine mattress is sunk using a sinking beam and the rest by dumping rocks onto it. Winches pull the sinking beam up again in readiness for the next action. Sinking of the mattress involves the work of a specialist and requires the experience of a sink boss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geotextile PP 40 to PP 120
That depends on the situation. We have made fascine mattresses of 5 x 5 metres to 25 x 320 metres.
Fascine mattresses protect embankments and riverbeds against erosion.
Projects
Trusted by thousands of customers for over 50 years
Woven willow tunnel
For Flora Nova, we have realised a wonderful project in Kruibeke.
Historical withybeds
Van Aalsburg B.V. is working for Staatsbosbeheer. Willow is cut from the old grienden.
