We moved a lot of dirt to prepare our building site. We did it in a specific and strategic way, digging the foundation and basement while keeping the rest of the soil in place with silt fencing.
That’s the point of silt fencing – soil control. When well-placed and properly installed, the simple woven-fabric fence allows water to seep through while it holds back dirt and sediment. This prevents the land you’re disturbing from eroding into the lake or river or whatever’s next door. The beautiful lake just downhill doesn’t want our silt and dirt.
Silt fence is easy to install, and it’s also easy to do it wrong. Poor installation makes it ineffective. Here’s how to correctly install silt fence for your next project involving earth disturbance.
Note: This process is specific to our build in northern Wisconsin. While some of the steps transfer to other locations, check with your county or state for your specific rules.
Buying Silt Fence
Silt fencing is sold in rolls, often with wooden stakes attached at eight-foot intervals; that’s the standard for many applications like ours. Buy the rolled-and-staked fence fabric in 50-ft. or 100-ft. rolls, as much as you need for your site. A 100-ft. roll with stakes attached costs about $50 at home centers.
Because pre-staked silt fence may sit in store inventory for long periods, check the integrity of the stakes, especially at stores with outdoor storage where wood may have been exposed to weather. You can also buy silt fence fabric and stakes separately.
Article source here: How To Install A Silt Fence
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