Silt socks provide effective protection for a variety of landscapes that are vulnerable to stormwater damage and erosion. Keep wall foundations secure from the effects of water seepage. For natural barriers, the filtration and protection of silt socks is unequalled.
What do you fill silt socks with?
Filter socks, or silt socks, are a fabric tube filled with compost or other recycled organic material.Apr 6, 2016
What is an erosion control sock?
Our Filtrexx® brand Erosion Control Sock is a mulch filled, plastic/fabric mesh tube that is staked to the ground to help prevent sediment loss caused by water runoff. This can be used in a number of ways throughout your site to prevent sediment loss such as perimeter protection or to stabilize a stream bank.
How do you lay silt socks?
Silt Socks are typically laid on the top of the ground along the down-slope areas and alongside slope areas as required to prevent or reduce erosion. The Silt Socks are either lapped or butted at the ends to create a continuous line of defense. Staking the sock is not usually required.
How does a silt sock work?
Silt Socks allow water to flow through at a controlled rate while trapping sediment. This is accomplished by a filter fabric filled with organic material. The design of the sock provides intimate contact with the ground preventing water from flowing underneath.
What is an example of erosion control?
Erosion Control means a measure that prevents or controls wind or water erosion in agriculture, land development, coastal areas, riverbanks or construction. ... Examples include soil stabilization practices, horizontal slope grading, temporary or permanent cover, and construction phasing.
What goes in a silt sock?
Silt Socks are a filter fabric sock filled with wood chips or compost. Filled socks may be used as an alternative to silt fence in many areas. The socks are filled with 100% wood recycled from new construction debris. This filler is inert, free of seed, low in moisture content and incredibly environmentally friendly.
Where do you put silt in a fence?
The best solution is to retain as much sediment as possible before it reaches paved surfaces. Install a silt fence at the inlet side of a storm sewer or culvert, rather than at the discharge where there is greater velocity and less storage area.
Is silt sock biodegradable?
BioSoxx™ is the original all natural cotton biodegradable compost silt sock filled with Filtrexx® FilterMedia™. Studies have shown that the Filtrexx® BioSoxx™ outperforms silt fence, hay bales, straw wattles and other socks.
What are silt Socks used for?
What is a Silt Sock? Silt Socks allow water to flow through at a controlled rate while trapping sediment. This is accomplished by a filter fabric filled with organic material. The design of the sock provides intimate contact with the ground preventing water from flowing underneath.