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Combining Straw Matting with Grass Seed for Effective Erosion Control

Erosion & Sediment Control techniques are designed to protect an exposed soil surface while preventing or reducing the release of sediment. One of the best ways you can reduce erosion is by combining straw matting with grass seed. This process stops surface sediment shifting and establishes a root system for long-term stability. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the products involved in a project like this, along with some steps and techniques to get the job done right.

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How to Protect Your Basement from Heavy Rain and Flooding

A basement can stay dry for years and then take on water in a single afternoon. That is usually how it goes. Not a slow drip, but a sudden flood after a summer storm drops more rain than the ground or the city sewers can handle. Many older Canadian neighbourhoods were built long before the short, intense downpours that now hit cities like Toronto.

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Using Ecoraster Ground Stabilization Grids for Roadways, Driveways, and Landscaping

In this blog we’re going to explore a variety of ways that municipalities, contractors, and landscapers throughout Ontario are using the Ecoraster E40 and Ecoraster E50 for their projects. Ecoraster Ground Stabilization Grids are permeable paving systems used for access roads, driveways, landscaping projects, and more.

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Our Most Popular Liquid Fertilizer Storage Tank for Farmers

Vertical Tanks are relied on by farmers for potable water, brine, chemical, or fertilizer storage. Understanding exactly which tank is best for the liquids you’re storing can require technical research. In this blog you’ll find everything you need to know about tank selection, chemical compatibility, accessories, and the best value per gallon tank that fits all of your needs.

Find Pivit Concrete Mix In-Store at Ontario Agra

You can find ready-mix bagged concrete products in stock at Ontario Agra. We’re excited to have a new partnership with Stubbe’s, allowing us to stock core Pivit™ concrete mix bags, and access their full line of engineered products, manufactured in Canada. All bagged Pivit products are tested under the same CSA standards that their plant operations follow.

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Introducing Black Pipe & Fittings: In Stock Now at Ontario Agra

George has expanded our shop by adding black pipe and fittings at Ontario Agra. Black pipe is most commonly used for interior natural gas and propane lines. We can also custom cut and thread pipe for your project.

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Get Backflow Protection With Fernco Flap Valves

Fernco Flap Valves provide passive backflow protection for stormwater outfalls and drainage systems. Flap valves create a one-way outlet that prevents liquid from travelling back through the drainage pipe. Some of the most common applications are for culverts, municipal infrastructure, community flood prevention, and pond inlets.

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The Perfect Watering Pump For Your Rainwater Harvesting System

The DX10 Watering Pump is the perfect pump for your rainwater harvesting system. The box includes a 2” to 3/4” garden hose bushing, additional garden hose fittings, and free shipping Canada-wide. It’s ideal for rain barrels, liquid storage tanks, or totes.

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The Benefits of Using Culvert for Telephone Pole Installation

Culverts are used in modern telephone pole installations because they stabilize the area around the pole, which is especially important in challenging ground conditions. Providing structural support in hilly, soft, sandy, or wet soils, preventing cave-ins and reducing moisture. This is an ideal solution in areas that are prone to flooding or washouts.

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