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What Is a Silt Fence Used For
You might be wondering what is a silt fence exactly, and when is a silt fence required? Well, the purpose of a silt fence which is also known as a sediment fence is to prevent erosion by intercepting and detaining sediment-laden runoff from disturbed areas in order to promote sedimentation behind the fence. It is often using during construction to keep the displaced soil from going onto he roads or in bodies of water. Construction silt fence are essential in order to make sure the job goes smoothly so they are highly recommended particularly in cases where structures are being built on a slope.
Super Silt Fence vs Regular Silt Fence
While a super silt fence and a regular silt fence are similar, they are not the same. The main difference is that a super silt fence is stronger because it essentially combines the sturdiness of a chain link fence and a silt fence to form one “super” fence. We can provide super silt fence installation services, or just use regular silt fencing. It just depends on how much erosion that we need to protect against. If there is not much, a regular silt fence will do the job and it will be much cheaper than a super silt fence.
Silt Fence Installation Machines
In order to install a silt fence quickly and efficiently you need a silt fence plow attached to a skid steer or ditch witch. This can make it difficult to install for someone who doesn’t have this equipment. We use a bobcat at our company and are happy to provide you a quote on how much it would cost for us to install your fence for you.
Silt Fence Specifications
According to the California State Water Resources Control Board, silt fencing should be made out of woven polypropylene and have a width of at least 36 in. It should also be able to handle at least 100 pounds of force. The fabric should conform to the requirements in ASTM designation D4632 and should have an integral reinforcement layer. All of the silt fencing that we use meets these requirements and more to make sure that it is secure.
Silt Fence Installation Cost
The cost of silt fence installation/construction services will vary based on if you need super silt fence installation or just a regular silt fence. Our super silt fence pricing is usually $30 per linear foot on average, and our regular silt fence installation cost per linear foot is about $20 on average. There are a few factors that can cause the cost to vary, so if you want an accurate custom quote please reach out to us.