In our ongoing series on the slope protection system we completed for a large-scale, mixed-use development, we’re spotlighting one of the key methods that made long-term stabilization possible: the non-frame method.

Before: a steep, exposed slope vulnerable to erosion

After: a fully vegetated, stabilized slope that blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape

✅ What is the non-frame method?
The non-frame method is a soil stabilization technique that uses rock bolts, base plates, and wire rope to secure the slope — without the rigid concrete lattice frame found in other systems. It provides strong internal support while leaving the surface open for full vegetative growth.

Over time, vegetation will grow in and around the plates, further reinforcing the slope and creating a seamless integration with the environment.

At this site, the non-frame method was used alongside soil nailing, hydroseeding, drainage canals, and erosion mat installation, forming a complete system that is both engineered and ecologically responsive.

🛠️ Secure. Sustainable. Designed to grow stronger over time. That’s the GSI way.

Building safe slopes that don’t compromise natural beauty? Let’s work together.

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