Silt fences have a dual purpose – they keep your site clean and organized, and they prevent environmental disasters.

• They’re an affordable conservation method: Silt fences are a low-cost way to protect erosion and pollution around your site.
• They’re convenient: Silt fences are easy to use and install.
• They’re reliable: Geotextile materials are built to last and withstand the elements.
• They help the immediate community: Silt fences aid in keeping nearby streets clear of debris, which is important for site workers and locals.

Though silt fences are designed to protect the environment, they can be used in several ways:

• Use silt fences along the perimeter of any site.
• Install them around any erodible areas, including down slope or below a disturbed area.
• Use them along streams and channels.
• Use them for temporary projects, such as stockpiles or spoiled areas.
• Erect them below small cleared areas.
• Ensure silt never leaves the construction site.
• Protect local streams and water supplies.
• Create an effective and essential physical barrier.