Cortex supplies geosynthetic cementitious composite mats that arrive on site in 8‑ft‑wide rolls, are unrolled, secured, and water‑activated to harden into a 0.5‑inch thick material with a compressive strength of 7,000 psi. The product serves as a cost‑effective alternative to concrete and shotcrete for water‑management, erosion‑control, and road applications, offering rapid installation and high durability.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Construction projects that require water‑management structures, erosion control, or low‑profile road surfaces often rely on poured concrete or shotcrete, which involve high material costs, extensive labor, and lengthy curing times. These constraints limit rapid deployment and increase overall project expenses.
Solution
Cortex offers a geosynthetic cementitious composite mat (ASTM GCCM) that is shipped in 8‑foot‑wide rolls and installed by unrolling and securing the mat on site. Once positioned, the mat is activated with topical water, hardening into a 0.5‑inch‑thick slab that reaches up to 7,000 psi compressive strength. This roll‑based, water‑activated system provides a faster, lower‑cost alternative to traditional concrete and shotcrete for applications such as ditches, canals, shoreline liners, embankment walls, berms, slopes, and low‑profile roadways. The material’s high strength and ease of installation reduce labor, equipment needs, and curing time while delivering durable performance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are civil engineering contractors, infrastructure developers, and public works agencies that need efficient, cost‑effective solutions for water‑management, erosion control, and low‑profile road construction.
Features
- 8‑ft‑wide rolls that can be hoisted and unrolled directly onto the prepared site
- Water‑activated curing process eliminates the need for mixing, pumping, or extensive formwork
- Achieves 0.5‑inch thickness and up to 7,000 psi compressive strength after hardening
- Suitable for a range of water‑management, erosion‑control, and road applications
- Lower material and installation costs compared with conventional concrete and shotcrete
- Over 40 granted patents underpinning the composite technology and installation method