Erosion Control Socks – Reducing Silt and Sediment
Erosion Control Socks is an expandable woven filter sock filled with organic wood chips, compost or any other mulch. An erosion control sock is an ideal alternative to screen and control erosion and sediments, silt screens for construction projects, to redirect runoff away from roads and parking lots during construction. This product is used in a wide variety of soils, mulches and plans for its effectiveness and cost-effective operation. It is the ideal choice to protect the integrity of the soil, prevent erosion and increase the aesthetic value of your landscaping.
The sock is made by inserting the weed barrier fabric into the soil erosion control sock that is located within the soil itself. It functions as a sieve that siphons sediment and material away from the plant roots and bedding so that they can freely flow with the sediment. The organic mulching materials will break down over time, attracting nutrients back into the soil, the organic mulches will break down in time creating a healthy structure for the root system and the natural mulches will encourage the growth of beneficial organisms within the soil such as radishes, mosses and grass. The sieve will draw out harmful debris and sediments that would otherwise cause damage to the landscape and cause erosion. It provides an effective erosion control system for construction jobs that have severe problems with soil erosion.
The erosion control sock acts as a filter that directs any sediment that would normally be siphoned off by the sieve beds. These sediments and sediments can either go downslope and harm the environment or discharge backslope and flow into creeks and rivers that may feed on water plants and floodplains. It is an effective tool to prevent erosion. It also helps reduce the amount of erosion that takes place due to wind, rain, ice and snow. It also reduces the need for mulching which allows soil erosion and compaction to reduce plant growth and soil health by reducing the nutrients available in the soil.