Let’s take a look at everything you should know about silt fencing, which is designed to prevent soil and sediment from leaving areas and polluting nearby waterways.
What Is A Silt Fence?
Silt fencing is a temporary measure put in place to control erosion. Permeable geotextile fabric which is ultimately stretched between metal or wooden stakes is what makes up this fencing. The fence is then anchored into the ground.
Silt fencing will be installed along the perimeter of construction projects, farmland, or landscaping. It is designed to intercept sediment-laden runoff before it ends up reaching bodies of water. The fabric will allow water to pass on through while trapping heavier particles. This will end up reducing sediment transport and protecting the water’s quality.
How Does Silt Fencing Work?
By slowing down stormwater runoff, silt fencing will create a temporary pooling area behind the fencing. The slowing of the water allows for suspended soil particles to settle out of the water column thanks to gravity.
As time goes on, sediment will accumulate behind the fence. This could require either removal or replacement to maintain its effectiveness. This fencing type is not designed to channel water. Instead, it will retain sediment and prevent environmental contamination.
What Are The Benefits Of Silt Fencing?
Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why the installation of silt fencing may be ideal for your upcoming project.
Better Water Quality
By preventing sediment from entering nearby waterways, silt fencing protects water quality
Cost-Effective
This fencing is both cost-effective and comes with ease of installation. It is a go-to for many construction and land-distributing projects.
Versatile
Silt fencing can be installed around site boundaries, slopes, and stockpiles.
What To Know About Silt Fencing Installation
The fabric making up this fencing type is designed to be permeable yet able to withstand water flow, as well. Wooden or steel stakes are then installed to support this fabric.
The bottom edge of the fabric will be trenched into the soil and backfilled in an effort to prevent waterflow underneath. Regular inspection of this fencing is required.
Geotextile Solutions And Soil Erosion Control From Eagle Environmental AZ
Eagle Environmental Products, Inc. was formed in 1995 and has been serving the state of Arizona ever since. Our team has over 50 years of combined experience in the geosynthetic and erosion control industry. We specialize in a wide variety of geotextile products such as, woven, non-woven fabrics used in drainage, filtration, stabilization and separation.
