Charlotte Sediment Fence
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What is Charlotte sediment fence?
A sediment fence is a temporary barrier used to control sediment during construction and is simple and cheap to build and maintain. Working up the soil, as is commonly done in construction, will cause the soil to loosen. If this soil is contained with a silt fence, it won’t have the chance to run off and contaminate nearby water such as rivers and lakes. This is a big danger when the soil contains pesticides and fertilizers.
A sediment fence is most practical when the erosion control measures are temporary and do not have any lasting effects on the land in which they are put up, and can be taken down and reused at future construction sites.
What are Charlotte sediment fences used for?
- Retain soil on disturbed land.
- As a temporary sediment barrier.
- Used commonly on construction sites.
- When doing construction near a body of water.
Can I put up a sediment fence in Charlotte myself?
Our team is well-experienced in this type of erosion control and have the know-how and wisdom only acquired over time to install yours. You can certainly install a sediment fence on your own, and we’ll cover the ins and outs of doing so, but for the best sediment fence installation, call our team.
What materials will I need to install Charlotte sediment fence?
- Roll of string
- Wooden fence stake
- Hammer
- Silt fence
- Shovel
- Compactor
Sediment fences are an ideal way to prevent erosion and are made with a synthetic mesh that allows water to filter through but prevents soil from passing through. A sediment fence will prevent contamination and erosion.
What does installing Charlotte sediment fence look like?
- Place stakes at each corner of your work site.
- Pull a string tight between the stakes.
- Place stakes 10 to 20 feet apart.
- Partially bury the silt fence.
- Dig the fence trench.
- Use a sledgehammer to drive in the stakes.
- Roll out the fence.
- Attach the fence to the stakes with a heavy duty staple gun.
- Fill the trench in front.
While you absolutely can complete your own sediment fence installation, we find that it’s oftentimes more trouble than it’s worth to do so on your own. We’ve laid out the steps you’ll need to take to complete your own sediment fence installation, but why wouldn’t you instead call up the team of professionals who install them regularly. We’ve got the experience and expertise to complete any erosion control project perfectly, everytime.
Tips for Charlotte sediment fence installation:
- Partially burying the fence will ensure water doesn’t run under it and that it is anchored during heavy rains and inclement weather.
- 12 to 16 feet is generally a good distance between stakes.
- Work around tree roots. There’s no need to cut through them.
- The fence trench should be 12 to 24 inches wide and 8 to 12 inches deep
- The ideal sledgehammer weight is 2 to 5 pounds.
- Drive the stakes in around 12 inches deep.
- Roll out the silt fence one section at a time to prevent the wind from blowing it around.
- Place the fences on the side of the stakes facing where water flow will come from.
- Allow the first 8 to 12 inches of fence material to fold away from the fence in the same direction where the water flow will come from.
- Use 3 to 5 staples per stake.
- Use a compactor, either manual or mechanical, to tamp the area just filled.
Charlotte Erosion Control is a team of erosion control contractors, ready to meet your erosion control, hydroseeding, and riprap rock installation needs.