Preserving the integrity of our land is essential for environmental sustainability. Silt fences play a vital role in preventing soil erosion and protecting natural resources. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of installing a silt fence to ensure adequate land protection.
Silt fences or what others call a filter fence at times are fences that are usually used to protect water quality and integrity in construction sites, personal homes and man-made bodies of water.
These fences have the capability to stop most materials such as dirt and grime, making sure water stays clean and healthy. However, silt fences are underappreciated for one thing: their positive contribution to the environment.
Ready to see how using silt fences can help you make eco-friendly choices? Let’s dive in!
A Silt Fence acts to prevent contamination of exposed soils and construction site borders. It features high tensile strength to allow water damming to the full height of the silt fence, trapping sediment but filter through water transmission. Made from heavy duty polypropylene tape yarns, it is built tough in order to retain its structural integrity until typical construction stresses.
The permeable barrier also helps to reduce water turbidity. Ideal for use in all construction sites to control run-off and lower the risk of pollution and erosion to neighbouring areas. To deploy, simply use wooden stakes to fix into place.
- 860mm x 100m Roll
Other sedimental control products include: Silt Socks
Silt Bags 1m Pack 50 are an excellent drain protection barrier and water flow control product. Made from re-inforced mesh fabric, and fitted with lifting handles these Silt Bags are cost effective and easy to use. Simply fill with sand or gravel and deploy. Contains lifting handles for easy handling.
Silt Bags measure 290mm wide and 1m in length. Sold in pack of 50 Silt Bags.
What Situations Should I Use Silt Bags in?
- Erosion Control. When you need to stop banks collapsing, stacking silt bags helps to provide embankment support and helps to ‘shore up’ the land from collapsing.
- Controlling Water Flow. Silt Bags when placed help limit and control the flow of water. You can stack Silt Bags and created a channel for water to flow in. By controlling the water flow, you can divert water away from areas that need to be protected.
- Sediment Reduction. Silt Bags can be deployed to protect areas of loose sediment, or capture loose sediment when water is flowing. Sediement is captured and snagged on the bag, instead of the ground surface further down.
- Temporary Bund. Using Silt Bags to anchor down a plastic bund can help protect from spillage or spills seeping.
- Idea for construction, landscaping, road works and any situation that requires erosion support or control.
Other sedimental control products include: Silt Socks, Silt Fence.
When it comes to maintaining the cleanliness of your workplace — especially if you work for an industrial company, you’ll realise that more than just the cleanliness of your area and your containment efforts for hazardous chemicals, being able to have clear waterways is one of the most important things to constantly have.
When you undergo construction, industrial work or other land disturbances, it is the integrity of our waterways that makes sure that no sediment build-up happens. This causes inconveniences and problems in the workplace, which is why waterway maintenance is of utmost importance.
With this, silt socks offer a convenient way for you to handle sediment and pollution in both your water and waterway. This tool can easily absorb and filter unnecessary materials, keep your workplace neat and in order, and ensure the operations of your workplace remain smooth and undisturbed.
Silt Bags 1m are an excellent drain protection barrier and water flow control product. Made from re-inforced mesh fabric, and fitted with lifting handles these Silt Bags are cost effective and easy to use. Simply fill with sand or gravel and deploy. Contains lifting handles for easy handling.
Silt Bags measure 290mm wide and 1m in length. Price is for one individual silt bag.
Other sedimental control products include: Silt Socks, Silt Fence.
Silt Bags 1m Pack 200 are an excellent drain protection barrier and water flow control product. Made from re-inforced mesh fabric, and fitted with lifting handles these Silt Bags are cost effective and easy to use. Simply fill with sand or gravel and deploy. Contains lifting handles for easy handling.
Silt Bags measure 290mm wide and 1m in length. Sold in pack of 200 Silt Bags.
Other sedimental control products include: Silt Socks, Silt Fence.
Ecospill Silt Socks 3m long x 150mm wide. These are ideal for sediment control around drains and gutters, as well as erosion control. Silt Socks are flat packed ready for filling with sand or gravel. Comes with a handy tie to seal the end.
- 150mm x 3m
Ecospill Silt Socks 4m lengths: These are ideal for sediment control around drains and gutters, as well as erosion control. Silt Socks are flat packed ready for filling with sand or gravel. Comes with a handy tie to seal the end.
- 150mm x 4m
Ecospill Silt Socks are ideal for sediment control around drains and gutters, as well as erosion control. Silt Socks are flat packed ready for filling with sand or gravel. Made from tough Geofabric. Comes with a handy tie to seal the end.
- 150mm x 50m Length