What are Charlotte silt 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.
A silt fence installation is meant to be 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 silt fence installation is most practical when the erosion control measures are temporary. Silt fences 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.
Our team is well-experienced in silt fence installation and have the know-how and wisdom only acquired over time to install yours. You can certainly install a silt fence on your own, and we’ll cover the ins and outs of doing so, but for the best silt fence installation, call our team.
Silt fence installation is 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 silt fence installation should prevent contamination and erosion.
While you absolutely can complete your own silt 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 silt 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, every time.