Silt Fence

Features:

• Material: Silt fences are typically made from woven polypropylene material, which is non-biodegradable and stabilized to resist degradation due to ultraviolet exposure. This material is also resistant to rotting and biological degradation and is inert to commonly encountered soil chemicals.
• Design: The fabric is attached to wooden or metal posts, which are driven into the ground to hold the fence upright. The bottom of the fabric is usually buried in a trench to prevent sediment from flowing underneath the fence.

Benefits:

• Sediment Control: Silt fences slow down the flow of water, allowing sediment to settle out before the water passes through the fabric. This helps to prevent sediment from leaving the construction site and entering nearby water bodies.
• Environmental Protection: By controlling sediment runoff, silt fences help protect aquatic habitats and water quality, reducing the impact of construction activities on the environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Silt fences are required by environmental regulations and permits for construction projects. Using silt fences helps ensure compliance with these regulations.
• Ease of Installation: Silt fences are relatively easy to install. In many cases, they come in preassembled rolls with posts attached, which can be unrolled, stretched, and driven into the ground