Silt Fence and Site Materials

Silt Fence & Site Materials Silt fences are widely used in places where erosion control is needed to protect nearby waterways from storm water runoff usually caused by soil disturbed in land grading and construction projects. The typical silt fence consists of a long piece of synthetic fabric, also known as geotextile or filter fabric, that is stretched between a series of wooden or metal fence stakes. Silt fencing is normally installed on the down-slope side of the area to be effected and should be installed on a site before any soil disturbance begins. As the storm water or runoff passes through the fence it is filtered by the fabric and the sediment accumulates on the uphill side of the silt fence.