Canal Lining
Rapidly line channels, ditches and canals to reduce erosion and seepage losses
Concrete Canvas® (CC) products are a rapidly installed concrete alternative. Channels lined with CC products prevent weed growth, silt generation and erosion, reducing maintenance requirements and costs. CC products are typically 5 times as abrasion resistant as standard OPC concrete, have excellent chemical resistance, good weathering performance and will not degrade in UV.
Available in two formats, Bulk and Batched (hand-portable rolls), CC products can be installed for applications with limited access and come ready to use – no mixing, measuring or compacting required. BBA certified CC products have a durability in excess of 120 years when used in erosion control applications.
Useful Resources
Spec Guide for CC Watercourse
CC Watercourse Specification Guide for detailed design, construction and performance for canals and waterways
Featured Videos
See how CC enables low-logistics channel lining for erosion control — 1,500sqft installed in 1 hour by a 3-person team
Watch how Concrete Canvas® is installed for channel lining, delivering impermeable erosion control
Learn how CC channel linings stay low-maintenance, with simple cleaning methods only needed where silt traps are installed
CCX-M® lined a half-mile irrigation canal in Socorro, New Mexico, USA, delivering a fast, durable and low-carbon solution
28,000ft² of CCX-M® installed in Dos Palos, California, delivering durable canal lining and 96% water loss reduction
SMRID lined 400m (1,300ft) of the North Burdett canal in Alberta, Canada, with CCX-M® to cut seepage, cost and time
User Benefits
Rapid Installation
CC can be installed at up to 12,000sf/hour, 10 times faster than traditional concrete.
Easy To Use
Requires less equipment, smaller crews and no on-site mixing or measuring — Just Add Water™.
Lower Project Costs
Faster installation and reduced logistics can make CC more cost-effective than conventional methods.
Lower Carbon
Uses up to 95% less material than concrete, cutting carbon and reducing transport needs.
FAQs
A concrete channel is a diversion channel or draining ditch that lets water flow in and out or convey clean water from one hillside to another.
Suitable for a range of infrastructures and sectors, Concrete Canvas offers effective and sustainable concrete channel drainage solutions for carrying surface water, increasing the protection of land development.
Our team are experts in successfully installing CC drainage channels. Available in batched rolls, Concrete Canvas’ unique properties mean that it’s easy to install.
Watch our video to see the process of installing Concrete Canvas in drainage channels with four principles.