Where can I buy Flex MSE?
To find a dealer near you, or for International orders, click here.
How much does Flex MSE cost compared to other systems?
Flex MSE is on average 60% the cost installed versus other hard armour systems and has lower repair and maintenance costs. Facings with larger architectural finish concrete masonry blocks can be 3x the cost of Flex MSE installed.
How deep do I need to bury the first row of Flex MSE bags?
Typically, 12″ (300mm) of excavation to accommodate one layer of Flex MSE Bags on top of 6” (140mm) of gravel is required subgrade to lock the toe of the wall into place. One of our tallest GeoBag walls in Western Canada, 39ft (12m), has only a single row of Bags buried at the bottom of…
Do I need an Engineer to build a Flex MSE wall?
Areas have different guidelines depending on local soil conditions and topography. Typically, 3’ – 5’ (1 – 1.5m) high of exposed facing is the limit for any system before having to get an Engineer to design a wall or slope. Always check with your local municipality’s Building Permit Department prior to building.
What type of reinforcement do you use when building a Flex MSE wall?
Any Flex MSE structure over 2’ (.6m) high should integrate a reinforcement system. Typically reinforcement such as geogrid, earth anchor or rock anchoring is used. For walls under 4’ (1.2m), Flex MSE Units can be installed using our Tie Back Method. Where Geogrid is required, we typically see it specified at lengths embedded into the…
What range of angles (slope/batter) you can create with Flex MSE?
Flex MSE can be installed from Horizontal (creek channel cladding, outfalls, etc.) to Vertical (as a living wall attached to existing structures). For MSE style walls you can go up to 85° with the same two components. The typical range for Flex MSE is between 35° and 85°. Angles less than 35° can incorporate a…
How do I vegetate my Flex MSE installation?
There are several ways to plant a Flex MSE installation. You can choose simple and low maintenance options, or more intricate custom aesthetics. Grasses grow beautifully in Flex MSE. Hydraulic seeding (‘hydroseeding) of the facing is very common. Flex MSE is the only choice for live planting. Live planting with native groundcover plugs directly into…
What goes in the Flex MSE Bag?
A clean .25” (6.3mm) minus material mixed with high quality organic material at 70/30 by volume is typical. Many landscape suppliers stock ‘Turf mix’, which is typically 80/20 sand to soil by volume. Adding more soil is all that is required. Bags may be closed with zip ties, galvanized rebar ties, hog rings, or stitching.…
Do I need special training to install Flex MSE?
Flex MSE is very simple to install. Smaller DIY projects are an easy weekend project for homeowners with little or no experience. Contractors installing Flex MSE for the first time will find many similarities to other segmental systems, and many distinct advantages. The great news is, Flex MSE is the only Vegetated Wall System that…
What is the size and weight of a Flex MSE Bag?
A ‘spec’ vegetative medium filled Flex MSE Bag weighs between 70 – 75 lbs (32-34kgs) depending on soil moisture level and granular content and measures 30”L x 12”W x 5”H (760mm x 300mm x 140mm). Click here for the GTX Bag & Interlocking Plate – Imperial – Flex MSE CAD.
What is the Flex MSE system made out of?
Flex MSE is made from Polypropylene (PP). PP is one of the most stable, non-toxic, and durable plastics made. Our Flex MSE interlocking Plate is made with 100% recycled injection molded PP, while the GTX Bag is made with virgin Geotextile material.
What is Flex MSE?
Flex MSE is a revolutionary Geomodular building technology consisting of two components, our Flex MSE Bag and our Patented Interlocking Plate. These leverage existing advanced soft armour systems to create an even stronger solution. Soft armour segmental systems allow for construction of permanent slope, wall and shoreline protection installations while allowing for full vegetation of…