Silt Control

Silt control is the practice of managing silt and sentiment on construction sites to ensure it won’t migrate into nearby watercourses and pollute them. Stratec offers a range of products designed to fit any requirement, including Silt fencing, Sediment mats and Sandbags.

Sediment Mat / Sandbags

Sediment Mats / Sandbags

Sediment mats and sandbags explained: Sediment mats, also known as silt mats, are used in waterways during construction activities. They’re used to trap disturbed sediment and silt that migrate into streams and watercourses that could pollute aquatic habitats downstream.

Sediment mats are biodegradable and fixed to the stream bed in order to filter the water and trap debris without impeding water flow.

Sandbags are another method of silt control in streams and watercourses. They work by diverting the flow of water away from a certain area, this also makes them efficient in erosion control. Sandbags can also be used to isolate an area for work.

Sandbags allow for a high flow of water to pass while effectively filtering out the sediment and in turn preventing pollution. Sandbags are great for reinforcing existing structures and flood reduction measures.

Both sediment mats and sandbags are effective tools for the protection of streams from pollution and are often used in conjunction with other silt control measures such as silt fencing.

To find out how our sustainable silt control expertise can help your construction activity, simply tell our specialist team about your next project. We’re here to help.

Applications

Streams
Silt control
Erosion control
Flood prevention

Silt Fencing

Silt fencing explained: Silt fencing, also known as silt stop, is a temporary barrier intended for retaining sediment and preventing pollution on construction sites.

Made from synthetic filtration fabric (usually geotextile filter fabric, woven together to create sheets of material that are extremely strong yet water permeable), they’re often used in conjunction with bulk bags and pre-filled sandbags.

Silt fencing is designed to provide temporary protection to rivers, lakes, and streams by preventing loose soil or silt from migrating into the water and causing pollution.

Once the ground is no longer being disturbed by activities such as construction and revegetation and permanent soil stabilisation has begun, then the silt fencing can be removed.

To find out how our sustainable silt control expertise can help your construction activity, simply tell our specialist team about your next project. We’re here to help.

Applications

Embankments
Ponds
Lakes
Lagoons
Wet systems

Silt Fence

Pegs/Pins

Pegs and pins explained: Pegs and pins are used in a number of applications in order to secure materials simply and effectively.

Usually taking the form of timber stakes left in the installation permanently to keep it in place, pegs and pins are commonly used to support silt fencing, erosion control blankets and Geocell.

To find out how our sustainable silt control expertise can help your construction activity, simply tell our specialist team about your next project. We’re here to help.

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