How Silt Fence Installation Is Conducted

By Joshua Smith


When in need of a temporary sediment control device in your construction site, install silt fences. These devices are used mainly to protect the quality of water in nearby seas, lakes, river and streams from sedimentation of storm water runoff. They are widely installed these days on construction sites because of their simple design and low cost. The silt fence installation process is carried out in the following ways.

Silt fences are used in combination with sediment traps and sediment basins. In this context, their main role is to control erosion and retain sediment in areas where soil is affected by construction activities. These devices are usually installed around construction sites to act as perimeter control.

Typical fencing items consist of a filter that is made of synthetic fabric. The filter is also stretched to a certain level in a long series of wooden or metal stakes. Consequently, these stakes are installed at the bottom of fencing items. The lower part of the synthetic filter is also trenched deep into the soil. This design permits water to flow through a fencing gadget. Large soil particles are also trapped in the device.

After a long rainy event, it is advisable to shake the filters for tiny sediments to dislodge. This measure also permits water to pass through properly. When large sediments remain trapped inside a site where construction works are being undertaken, watersheds that lie nearby are protected. However, the pressure exerted by large sediments increases at times hence decreasing the efficiency of filters. At this point, new filters are supposed to be installed.

In some jurisdictions, the government recommends people to use reinforced fencing devices. This design utilizes fabric filter that is reinforced by a strong wire mesh. The wire mesh increases the strength and resistance of the boundary marker. Resistance on the fencing device is needed to counter the weight of water and soil particles. However, when fencing appliances are improperly installed, the filters may be clogged with sediments. This leads to increased downstream pollution as well as flooding.

Studies on silt fences have proven that they are more efficient and effective in preventing soil erosion. Other researches have shown that good maintenance procedures increase the overall durability of metal enclosures used for fencing purposes. This is the reason why after installing these enclosures on your property, it is wise to conduct routine maintenance checks. This ensures that fabric filters are not affected by clogging.

There are multiple techniques of installing these fencing items. However, the most effective one is known as the static slicing technique. This method ensures that soil is held well on both sides of an enclosure. It also allows proper soil compaction that is crucial to the performance of any boundary marker. The effectiveness of fencing items is measured in terms of their ability to hold thousands of pounds of sediment.

The cost of installing siltation fences is based on factors such as length and width. For example, if you want to enclosure a large site with an ongoing construction, choose a longer fencing item. The length of the device should be proportional to the total perimeter of the site that is supposed to be fenced.




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