The ecological solution for

erosion control, retaining walls,

highways and waterways.
>What
is Deltalok?
• Simple • Innovative • Cost-effective
Deltalok is the simple engineering system that
delivers a permanent, ecological solution for
walls, slopes and water applications. Deltalok
requires little or no specialist tools or labour and
offers a cost-effective and instant solution to a
wide range of applications.
Combining an innovative, patented interlocking
method with a vegetation-sustaining geotextile bag,
the Deltalok system creates a reinforced soil mass
that protects against erosion whilst promoting and
sustaining vegetation.
The interlocking plates work to dramatically
increase the sheer strength of the bag structure. The
plates also provide a highly effective mechanical
connection to geogrid in the construction of steep
slopes and retaining wall structures.
Deltalok delivers the structural strength of concrete
whilst blending entirely sympathetically with the
natural landscape.
Where can I use Deltalok?
Deltalok is fish - and wildlife - friendly and safe
to use in any environment. It has many uses but
is especially suited to the following applications:
Erosion Control Retaining Walls
Embankment Building, Stabilisation, Protection
& Restoration Highway Building, Widening &
Repair Flood Defence Slope Stabilisation &
Restoration Bunkers Ditch Lining
Shoreline Protection Headwalls Earth
Retention Applications Stream & Waterway
Improvements, Control & Repair
Noise Barriers Living Walls & Slopes
Eco Screening Raised Beds Drainage Walls
Lakes, Ponds & Water Features General
Garden & Landscaping Projects Much More
>What is Deltalok
made from?
The innovative and >D
 eltalok Bags >D
 eltalok Interlocking Plates
patented Deltalok system The modular ecology Deltalok Bags are
produced from a strong, non-woven
Manufactured from 100% recycled
polypropylene and also 100% recyclable,
consists of just two geotextile fabric. adding to Deltalok’s environmental
credentials, the Deltalok Interlocking
The bags have been specially designed
components; Deltalok to be water-permeable and flexible, with Plates are placed between the filled bags,
dramatically increasing the sheer strength
Bags and Deltalok the ability to very effectively sustain a
wide variety of vegetation, as part of a of the bag structure.
Interlocking Plates. vegetated wall system.

> How does Deltalok work?
The Deltalok Bags are designed
to be filled with a granular soil
mix containing small stones to aid
drainage. Soil excavated from the site
is often an adequate filling material.
The bags work especially well when
pre-seeded with grass seed and/
or wildflower seed. The seeds then
germinate, take root and grow through
the front face of the bag, giving the
wall its vegetated surface. In time,
the roots grow into and through
the back of the bag and into the
bank behind it, further securing
the structure. Structural strength
exists even without vegetation,
however the addition of vegetation
further increases the structure’s
stability and provides aesthetical and
environmental benefits.
In addition to pre-seeding, the Deltalok
Bags accommodate many other forms
of planting, including shrubs and trees.
Options include live planting; brush
layering; hydro-seeding and live staking.
You may choose one or a combination
of planting options, allowing you
to blend your structure with the
> How many Deltalok Bags will I need?
Deltalok is incredibly versatile
in how it can be used in many
different applications. Different
applications benefit from
different installation methods,
therefore the number of bags
required will depend upon the
specific project and factors such
as height, gradient and ground
conditions.
Our team of Deltalok experts
is on hand to help you through
every step of the process, from
initial enquiry to providing full
Bag dimensions
88cm
18cm 30cm
guidelines and technical drawings
for your Deltalok project. Please
call us with details of your project
for advice and quantities required.
Each Deltalok Bag is supplied with
one Deltalok Interlocking Plate
and one cable tie.
As a rough guide, once filled,
you will need 14 bags per square
metre of wall face. PLEASE NOTE:
this is an approximation only.
Please contact our Technical and
Design team for further details.
70cm

EMPTY FILLED*
40cm

environment around it.

Please see our How to Use page for
further information.
*Approximate dimensions based on average filled bag.

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>How to Use
Deltalok
Very simple to use, Deltalok requires little
or no specialist tools or labour.
By following our simple guide below, your
projects can be completed with ease.
Should you require further assistance or
have a more complicated application,
we offer a total Technical and Design
Service. Please call us for details.
> Step 1:
Site preparation
The first step to a successful project
using Deltalok. Foundations are not
required but the ground should be
as level as possible. However this
is not critical, as a step-up in levels
can be created during construction.
In any case, the base of the
prepared area must be firm and, if
necessary, compacted.
We recommend that you retain as
much suitable excavated material
as possible, to use for filling the
bags at a later stage.
When excavating, your digging must
allow for the height and gradient
of the structure; laying of the bags;
backfilling and, if required, the use
of geogrid.
In most cases, no drainage is
required as Deltalok is water-
permeable
For more information contact our team today.
> Step 2:
Filling the
Deltalok bags
The Deltalok Bags should be filled
with a granular soil mix containing
small stones to aid drainage. Clay
and silt are not recommended for
filling the bags.
At this stage, grass seed and/or
wildflower seed can be added to
the bags (please see Step 8 for
alternative vegetation options).
This can be done simply by inserting
a pipe into the facing edge of the
Deltalok Bag and filling with the
seed mixture.
Whilst the pipe is still in place, fill
the rest of the bag with your soil mix
to the required level, then withdraw
the pipe.
Finally, seal the bag with the cable
tie provided.
Deltalok after 3 months’ growth
> Step 3: > Step 4:
Starting your Placing additional
Deltalok structure rows
First place the Deltalok Interlocking
Plates on the ground, positioning
them to sit beneath where you
want to place your first row of bags,
ensuring that you are reading the
This Side Up label.
The interlocking plates should sit
directly beneath the middle of each
bag. To ensure this positioning,
the plates will need to be placed
approximately 30 to 33 inches apart.
Place your first row of filled bags
over these interlocking plates, with
a one to two inch space between
the ends of each neighbouring bag.
Compaction will then fill the bag
into the open spaces as you build
your structure.
Do not overlap the bags at any stage.
Place the Deltalok Interlocking
Plates over the spaces between the
base bags for the entire length of
the structure.
You will then be ready to place
a further row of bags over the
previous row. This must be done in
a running bond format, to ensure
the interlocking plates sit beneath
the middle of each Deltalok Bag.
After placement, walk on or
apply pressure to the tops of
the bags to lock them onto the
interlocking plates.
The structural strengt
the ecological credent
grass, flowers, shrubs o
 Deltalok is the
manmade
structure that
blends seamlessly
into its surrounding
environment.

> Step 5: > Step 6: > Step 7: > Step 8:

Backfilling the
structure
Fill and compact the backfill every
two rows of Deltalok Bags (or no
more than 20cm to 30cm depth
of fill). To obtain best results,
vibratory compaction equipment
should be used.
Please note: a clean gravel zone
behind the bags is not required for
alignment or drainage (as used in
concrete or brick walling structures).
In time, vegetation will penetrate
the Deltalok Bags and grow into the
backfilled area, further stabilizing
the structure.
th of concrete with
tials and aesthetic of
or trees.
Geogrid (where
required)
For structures requiring further
reinforcement, Deltalok can be
used in combination with geogrid.
Guidelines for your specific
requirements can be provided
via our Technical and Design
Service. Below is a basic guide to
the process.
Lay the geogrid so that it covers
the area from the front of the bags
to the rear of the backfill area.
Place the interlocking plates on
top, as per the laying instructions
in Step 4. Pull the geogrid taut,
then place the next row of bags on
top of the interlocking plates and
geogrid, again following the laying
instructions in Step 4. Backfill over
the geogrid and compact once the
second row is complete.
Top row
Place the top row of Deltalok Bags
at a 90° angle to the structure
alignment.
The deeper embedment created by
this placement will anchor the top of
the structure and provide for a more
stable structure.
Embed the rear section of the bag so
that 50% of the bag is covered with
backfill soil. Please note this may
require you to use less fill in the top row
of bags to allow for creating this shape.
 eltalok can be
D seeding and live staking. For live
used to construct
near-vertical
walls of more than
20 feet in height.
Planting
There are many vegetation options
for your Deltalok structure. You
may have chosen to add grass seed
or wildflower seed to the Deltalok
Bags prior to construction, in which
case your Deltalok structure is now
complete and you will soon begin
to see the start of grass/wildflowers
sprouting through the bags as the
seeds germinate and take root.
Alternatively, you may decide to
plant the Deltalok structure after
construction. Options include live
planting; brush layering; hydro-
planting, simply make a small incision
into the bag, remove soil as required
to make space, then insert your live
planting material.
You may also choose a combination
of pre-seeding and live planting, for
a stunning, natural effect.

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The versatile engineering system

AHS Ltd
Coppards Lane
Northiam
East Sussex
TN31 6QN
Tel: 0333 207 0440
Fax: 01797 252724

www.ahs-deltalok.co.uk