Archive for July, 2010

Silt Fence: Don’t Exceed Their Capabilites

A silt fence is a temporary barrier designed to retain sediment on the construction site.  It consists of a geotextile attached to supporting posts that are trenched into the ground.  The fence retains sediment primarily by retarding flow and promoting deposition on the uphill side of the fence.  Runoff is also filtered as it passes [...]