Concrete Canvas®
Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats
Concrete Canvas® (CC) is a Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM) designed for erosion control and weed suppression applications. Essentially, it’s concrete on a roll.
CC combines a three-dimensional fibre matrix with a specially formulated dry cementitious mix and a waterproof PVC backing. When hydrated with water, the cementitious mix hardens to form a thin, durable, waterproof layer that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional poured, precast and sprayed concrete.
Concrete Canvas® is flexible and has excellent drape characteristics, making it well suited for complex surfaces, channels and areas where conventional concrete installation may be difficult. It can be installed without on-site mixing or measuring—simply unroll, secure and add water.
About Concrete Canvas®
Concrete Canvas® is a flexible GCCM used for a wide range of erosion control and weed suppression applications. Its unique construction provides high levels of flexibility and drape, making it ideal for complex surfaces and smaller channels.
CC is available in three thicknesses:
- CCT1™ – ASTM D8364 Type I
- CCT2™ – ASTM D8364 Type II
- CCT3™ – ASTM D8364 Type III
The T-Series is designed to align with the GCCM specification standard ASTM D8364, helping engineers and specifiers select the appropriate product for their application.
Concrete Canvas® is available in different roll formats, including Batched Rolls for sites with limited access and Bulk Rolls for larger projects.
Product Brochure
CC Civil Brochure (Canada)
CC Civil Brochure (USA)
Product Specifications
CC Data Sheet (Canada)
CC Data Sheet (USA)
CC Durability Certificate
CC Environmental Data
More Information
FAQs
Case Studies
User Guide
Watercourse Spec. Guide
Installation Resources
Logistics Guide (Canada)
Logistics Guide (USA)
Technical Notes
Note1 - GCCM Spec Standard ASTM D8364
Note2 - GCCM Compressive Strength ASTM D8329
Note3 - GCCM Flexural Strength ASTM D8058
Erosion Control Consultation
Benefits of Using Concrete Canvas® (CC)
- Quick to Install – CC can be laid at a rate of 200m2/hour, up to 10 times faster than conventional concrete solutions.
- Easy to Use – CC requires less equipment, smaller crews and no on-site concrete mixing or measuring. Simply unroll, secure and add water
- Lower Project Costs – Faster installation, reduced equipment requirements and simplified logistics can make Concrete Canvas® a cost-effective alternative to conventional concrete methods.
- Eco-friendly – Concrete Canvas® uses up to 95% less material than conventional concrete, helping reduce embodied carbon and transportation requirements.
- Long Lasting – CC offers up to 120 years of performance life for erosion control applications. Click here for the durability certificate.
Key Properties of Concrete Canvas® (CC)
- Waterproof – The PVC backing provides a waterproof alternative to traditional concrete, making infrastructure weather resistant.
- Strong – CC has a 24-hour compressive strength of 50MPa. With a three-dimensional fibre matrix, the strong fibre reinforcement of CC absorbs any impact affecting infrastructure, which prevents cracking and makes it completely safe.
- Durable – CC is 5x more abrasion resistant than standard concrete, has excellent chemical resistance, good weathering performance, and will not degrade in UV.
- Flexible – CC has good drape characteristics and will closely follow the ground profile and fit around existing infrastructure. Unset CC can be cut or tailored using basic hand tools.
Applications
Concrete Canvas® is used across a range of sectors including mining, oil & gas, agriculture and civil construction for a variety of applications.
- Channel/Ditch Lining
- Slope Protection and stabilization
- Bund Lining
- Concrete Remediation
- Weed Suppression
- Culvert Lining
- Outfall/Spillway Protection
- Gabion Protection
- Mining Vent Walls
- Pipe Protection
Batch Rolls
- Minor works.
- Restricted site access.
- Unavailability of plant.
- Stocking for reactive work.
Advantages
- Man portable.
Bulk Rolls
- Major works.
Advantages
- Material efficient (zero waste).
- Cost efficient.
- Transport efficient.
- Staggered production and delivery for specific projects.
Wide Rolls
- Major works.
- Straight uniform channels of constant profile.
Advantages
- Increased installation rates.
- Reduced jointing.
- Reduced ancillary requirement.
Product Brochure
CC Civil Brochure (Canada)
CC Civil Brochure (USA)
Product Specifications
CC Data Sheet (Canada)
CC Data Sheet (USA)
CC Durability Certificate
CC Environmental Data
More Information
FAQs
Case Studies
User Guide
Watercourse Spec. Guide
Installation Resources
Logistics Guide (Canada)
Logistics Guide (USA)
Technical Notes
Note1 - GCCM Spec Standard ASTM D8364
Note2 - GCCM Compressive Strength ASTM D8329
Note3 - GCCM Flexural Strength ASTM D8058