HOW TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
Proper installation and maintenance is key to effective sediment and erosion control.
Learn how to properly install and maintain Socks for the best possible result!
Check out our Youtube for more videos!
There are different installation technique options for Silt/Agro Sock.
Learn what type of placement you should use for your specific job site!
Slope Interruptions
For slopes, make sure to support the Sock and use more than one layer of Sock if needed!
The following Sock conditions require maintenance
Deformation due to drive over or dragging
- Action required: Re-contour by hand if applicable. If not, see applicable repair methods below.
Sock rolling due to hydraulic force
- Action required: Reposition and add additional stakes.
Loss of ground contact
- Action required: Fill in depressions and back-fill with soil or woodchips.
Sediment accumulation of 1/2 sock height
- Action required: Install a second row of sock positioned on top of and/or up slope of the original.
The following Sock conditions require repair
Holes, rips, or tears of the Sock
- Action required: Small holes or narrow rips shorter than 12 inches may be stitched closed using plastic zip-ties. Tears longer than 12 inches require the sock to be replaced.
Pinch or localized diameter reduction of more than 1/2 the original diameter
- Action required: Install new section of sock up slope of the damaged section.
If you are in need of sediment & erosion control products and expertise, look no further than Silt Sock Canada.
HOW TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
Proper installation and maintenance is key to effective sediment and erosion control.
Learn how to properly install and maintain Socks for the best possible result!
Check out our Youtube for more videos!
There are different installation technique options for Silt/Agro Sock.
Learn what type of placement you should use for your specific job site!
Slope Interruptions
For slopes, make sure to support the Sock and use more than one layer of Sock if needed!
The following Sock conditions require maintenance
Deformation due to drive over or dragging
- Action required: Re-contour by hand if applicable. If not, see applicable repair methods below.
Sock rolling due to hydraulic force
- Action required: Reposition and add additional stakes.
Loss of ground contact
- Action required: Fill in depressions and back-fill with soil or woodchips.
Sediment accumulation of 1/2 sock height
- Action required: Install a second row of sock positioned on top of and/or up slope of the original.
The following Sock conditions require repair
Holes, rips, or tears of the Sock
- Action required: Small holes or narrow rips shorter than 12 inches may be stitched closed using plastic zip-ties. Tears longer than 12 inches require the sock to be replaced.
Pinch or localized diameter reduction of more than 1/2 the original diameter
- Action required: Install new section of sock up slope of the damaged section.
If you are in need of sediment & erosion control products and expertise, look no further than Silt Sock Canada.