Silt Fence Installation Diagram
A silt fence keeps sediment on your site and out of storm drains, creeks, and the neighbor's yard while the ground is torn up. ArcSite's silt fence installation diagram puts both fabric options side by side so you can match the spec your plan calls for.
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Key Features
This silt fence installation diagram includes:
- Two front elevations side by side
- 36" Silt-Saver Priority 1/BSRF fabric with wood posts at 4' max on center
- 36" Silt-Saver Priority 2 fabric with wood posts at 6' max on center
- 2' of fabric above grade
- 1'10" of post below grade
- Trench line along the base of the fabric
- Green and black band markings for each fabric grade
Priority 1 fabric needs a post every 4', while Priority 2 can stretch to 6', so check which grade your erosion control plan names before you count posts.
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What is a Silt Fence?
A silt fence is a temporary barrier of fabric staked along the low side of a disturbed site, trapping soil runoff before it leaves the property. With ArcSite, you can drop this detail onto your site plan and mark exactly where the fence runs.
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FAQ
Priority 1/BSRF fabric (green band) uses wood posts every 4' max, and Priority 2 fabric (black band) allows posts up to 6' apart. Both use 36" fabric with 2' showing above grade.
Yes! You can place this detail on a larger site drawing in ArcSite and trace the fence line around the disturbed area.
Both. You can draw a full site plan in ArcSite and export a clean PDF to send to an inspector or general contractor.
