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*High rate of failure if not installed properly | *High rate of failure if not installed properly | ||
*Ineffective on slopes greater than 50% | *Ineffective on slopes greater than 50% | ||
- | *More difficult to transport and move than silt fence | ||
=====Design===== | =====Design===== | ||
- | Silt sock diameter can vary upon the site and application of the practice, but must be at least 8 inches tall during use. They should be installed in a crescent shape, parallel to the contour of the land, with the ends placed | + | Silt sock diameter can vary upon the site and application of the practice. They should be installed in a crescent shape, parallel to the contour of the land, with the ends placed |
They are not recommended for use on slopes that exceed a 2:1 ratio, but may be used in series on flatter slopes if the spacing guidelines below are followed. | They are not recommended for use on slopes that exceed a 2:1 ratio, but may be used in series on flatter slopes if the spacing guidelines below are followed. | ||
**Silt Sock Spacing Guidelines** | **Silt Sock Spacing Guidelines** | ||
- | ^Percent Slope^Max. Spacing for 8" Sock^Max Spacing for 12" Sock^Max Spacing for 18" sock^ | + | ^ Percent Slope ^ Max. Spacing for 8" Sock ^ Max Spacing for 12" Sock ^ Max Spacing for 18" sock ^ |
| 0-2% | 30 feet | 55 feet | 75 feet | | | 0-2% | 30 feet | 55 feet | 75 feet | | ||
| 3-5% | 25 feet | 40 feet | 55 feet | | | 3-5% | 25 feet | 40 feet | 55 feet | | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
- | *[[https:// | + | *[[https:// |
- | Products]] | + | *{{ :silt_sock_green_tier.pdf |Silt Sock Technical Guidance - Green Tier}} |
- | *[[https:// | + |
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