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20/07/2025

🚆Filter Unit®️ Rockbags: A Smart Solution for Railway Erosion Protection 🌊

Railway infrastructure is often exposed to erosion hazards, especially in areas near water bodies, floodplains, or where the soil is highly erodible. Over time, these forces can undermine track stability, leading to costly maintenance, delays, or even safety risks.

That’s where Filter Unit®️ Rockbags come in.

🪨What are Filter Unit®️ Rockbags?
Filter Unit®️ Rockbags are mesh containers filled with stones or aggregates.

✅ Key Benefits in Railway Applications:

*Preventing scour and washout at bridge abutments and embankments
* Quick installation with minimal equipment
* Environmentally friendly and reusable
* Made from 100% recycled materials that are tested safe for the application environment
* Naturally regenerate vegetation and leave a natural landscape habitat
* Ideal for both emergency repairs and long-term resilience

At Ridgeway Rockbags, we’ve seen firsthand how Filter Unit®️ Rockbags enhance the durability and safety of railway lines in vulnerable areas. As climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather events, resilient design is no longer optional; it's essential.

Interested in how Filter Unit®️ Rockbags can protect your infrastructure projects? Let’s connect.

Not all fencing fits your site by default. But we make sure it does.✨🤝From height and mesh type to finish and gate integ...
17/07/2025

Not all fencing fits your site by default. But we make sure it does.✨🤝

From height and mesh type to finish and gate integration, Ridgeway delivers systems that are tailored to your project needs.

Whether you’re working on an education site, utilities upgrade or public access zone, our team will guide you to the right setup.

📩 If you’ve got a project in mind, we’d love to help you get started!
📧 info@ridgeway-online.com
📞 Belfast: +44 (0) 28 90 454599
📞 Ashbourne: +353 (01) 802 7173

16/07/2025

🌊Smart Solutions for Complex Seabeds 🌊

One of the key advantages of Filter Unit® Rockbags is their flexibility on uneven seabed terrain.

Thanks to their porous structure they naturally absorb energy from multi-directional wave and tidal forces. Especially when designed in a group structure, which assists in stability.

Whether it's for pipeline stabilisation, scour protection, or cable crossing support, Filter Unit® Rockbags deliver both efficiency and reliability where the seabed is far from flat.

Not all railings are created equal.🛠️✨When safety, fit and compliance matter, off-the-shelf options can fall short.That’...
14/07/2025

Not all railings are created equal.🛠️✨

When safety, fit and compliance matter, off-the-shelf options can fall short.

That’s why Ridgeway supplies bespoke railing systems designed to match your exact site requirements, from layout to finish.✨

Perfect for schools, commercial access points, public spaces and more, our systems are built with durability, safety and design flexibility in mind. Every project is backed by technical support and fast supply across Ireland and the UK.

📩 Need help specifying railings for your next project? Our team is here to support you!
📧 info@ridgeway-online.com
📞 Belfast: +44 (0) 28 90 454599
📞 Ashbourne: +353 (01) 802 7173

13/07/2025

💡Erosion Control Under Bridges: A Practical Solution.

One of the most critical challenges in bridge design and maintenance occurs beneath the structure, especially at sections where the flow cross-section narrows. These constrictions lead to increased water velocity and often create critical flow conditions, significantly intensifying scour and erosion around bridge piers and along the riverbed.

To combat this issue effectively, Filter Unit® Rockbags have emerged as a practical and efficient solution. By stabilizing the bed and dissipating flow energy, Rockbags help protect structural foundations and mitigate long-term erosion risks, ensuring the safety and longevity of bridge infrastructure.

Use for temporary or permanent works – our high-quality, sustainable material features high safety factors of strength and high tensile performance, enabling multiple lifts and reinforcing client HSE confidence.

🔧 Durable
🌊 Hydrodynamically stable
🌍 Environmentally conscious

Filter Unit® Rockbags: Simple. Effective. Proven.

09/07/2025

🌊 Precision in Motion, Filter Unit® Rockbag Installation at Offshore Wind Site ⚓️

We’re excited to share this stunning aerial footage captured by drone, showcasing one of our client vessels in action during the installation of Filter Unit® Rockbags at an offshore wind project.

Filter Unit® Rockbags play a vital role in subsea cable protection and scour mitigation, helping ensure the long-term stability and integrity of offshore infrastructure.

This operation required seamless coordination, marine expertise, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards. It’s a perfect example of how innovation and teamwork come together to support the future of clean energy.

🎥 Watch the video to see precision marine operations from a whole new perspective.

☀️ JULY HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS ☀️Please note that our Belfast Depot will close at 1:00pm on Friday 11th July for the Nort...
07/07/2025

☀️ JULY HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS ☀️

Please note that our Belfast Depot will close at 1:00pm on Friday 11th July for the Northern Ireland Public Holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday 16th July.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend! 😎

Our Ashbourne Depot will remain open and operate as normal throughout this period.

06/07/2025

🌊Protecting Our Quay Walls: The Role of Filter Unit®️ Rockbags in Erosion Control⚓

As vessel traffic increases in busy ports, so does the impact of propeller wash and bow thrusters on quay walls and seabeds. One effective solution to this growing challenge is the strategic use of Filter Unit®️ Rockbags.

Filter Unit®️ Rockbags, flexible, high-density mesh containers filled with natural rock, are deployed along quay structures to:
✔️ Absorb and dissipate hydraulic energy
✔️ Stabilize seabed materials
✔️ Prevent scouring and erosion caused by vessel-induced currents

Unlike rigid structures, Filter Unit®️ Rockbags adapt to uneven seabed conditions and provide immediate protection with minimal benthic disruption. Their durability and versatility make them an ideal choice for both new marine infrastructure and retrofitting existing ports.

💡 Whether you're designing a new harbour or reinforcing aging quay walls, Rockbags offer a reliable and cost-effective erosion control method.

05/07/2025

🏗️Protecting Bridge Foundations Against Scour with Filter Unit® Rockbags🏗️

Scour is one of the leading causes of bridge failure worldwide, posing serious risks to infrastructure and public safety. At Ridgeway Rockbags, we offer innovative solutions to combat scour and extend the lifespan of critical structures.

Our Filter Unit® Rockbags provide a highly effective method for stabilizing bridge piers and abutments. By dissipating flow energy and preventing erosion around foundations, Filter Unit® Rockbags ensure long-term protection even in high-flow environments.

✅ Rapid Deployment
✅ Flexible Installation Around Complex Structures
✅ Environmentally Friendly
✅ Proven Performance Under Harsh Conditions

Whether for new projects or retrofitting existing bridges, Filter Unit® Rockbags are a reliable, cost-effective solution to mitigate the risks of scour and enhance infrastructure resilience.

Protect your bridges, protect your future.

Ever seen fencing fail on site?🛠️It happens more than you think. Poor-quality products can put your project timeline and...
03/07/2025

Ever seen fencing fail on site?🛠️

It happens more than you think. Poor-quality products can put your project timeline and safety at risk.❌ Not to mention longevity of life span.

That’s why Ridgeway does things differently:👇

✅ We only supply proven systems built to perform in real-world site conditions
✅ Our stock is ready when you need it
✅ We help you specify the right solution based on ground type, access and compliance
✅ Reliable accessories and connection points for a safer, more secure fence line
✅ Support from start to finish with product advice, delivery coordination and aftercare

📩 If you’ve got a project in mind, we’d love to help you get started!
📧 info@ridgeway-online.com
📞 Belfast: +44 (0) 28 90 454599
📞 Ashbourne: +353 (01) 802 7173

We love hearing feedback like this!⭐️Ridgeway at Home is all about making outdoor upgrades feel simple, supported and bu...
01/07/2025

We love hearing feedback like this!⭐️

Ridgeway at Home is all about making outdoor upgrades feel simple, supported and built to last, just like this composite decking project!

📩 Got a project in mind? Our team is ready to help you!
📧 info@ridgewayathome.com
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