Silt Fence
Trenched 6 in, 30 in above ground, on wooden stakes
| Fabric | Woven geotextile filtered cloth |
|---|---|
| Trench depth | 6" |
| Height above grade | 30" |
| Stake Spacing | 8' |
Erosion & Sediment Control
Silt Fence
United Rent-A-Fence has been in the business of soil conservation for more than a decade. We have installed silt fence in some of the most difficult locations the Midwest has to offer, and our attention to quality and desire to do the job in a cost-effective manner has made us the leaders in Chicagoland and beyond.
- Trench depth
- 6 in
- Above Ground
- 30 in
- Stake Spacing
- 8 ft
Excellence in Installation
Trenched, staked and set on the contour.
Our silt fence is trenched 6 inches into the ground while 30 inches of the silt fence is above the ground. Wooden stakes are attached to the silt fence and pounded into the ground at 8 feet on center.
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What is Silt Fence?
A temporary barrier made of a woven fabric filter cloth (geotextile) that is used to catch sediment-laden runoff from small areas of disturbed soil to keep soil from getting in streams and homes.
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Installed correctly.
Silt fences should be installed on the contour of a slope and should not be installed across drainage ways, swales, gullies, ditches or other areas of concentrated water flow.
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Winter installs.
When the ground is frozen solid and trenching is impossible, sandbags on the lower portion of the silt fence hold it in place until the earth thaws.
Common applications
Where can you use silt fence?
You’ve probably seen silt fence used at construction sites, major landscaping jobs, and land preservation and rehabilitation sites.
Frequently paired with
Complimentary Products
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AccessorySandbags
One sandbag per panel fence base, or two per base in high-wind areas. Emergency flood sandbags are also available for purchase.
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Sediment Control Logs
Sediment control logs provide ideal erosion control for slopes, hillsides, ditches, and creeks.
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Erosion Eels
A canvas tube filled with shredded rubber that controls sediment on pavement and concrete, where stakes can't go in.
Pairs well with
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Sediment Control Logs
We offer a variety of sediment control products designed to help manage erosion on a variety of surfaces — from dirt and sod to pavement and concrete. Contact us today for a quote.
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Erosion Eel
Erosion Eels deliver sediment and erosion control on paved surfaces where staking isn’t an option. Delivered and installed across Chicagoland. Request a quote.
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Orange Fence, Snow Fence, Tree Protection
Our orange snow fence provides excellent tree and foliage protection and is an excellent snow break for drifting snow. Request a free quote.
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