Silt Socks & Silt Fencing
Manufactured in the UK by Cowens. Technical permeable filter solutions engineered for storm water runoff, surface silt containment, and Best Management Practice compliance on civil engineering sites.
Entrenched Silt Fencing
Cowens Silt Fencing is a high-performance, permeable technical filter fabric installed as an entrenched vertical barrier. Designed to intercept storm water runoff, detain surface sediment, and prevent harmful silt migration into surrounding watercourses.
- ✔ Proven Best Management Practice (BMP) for perimeter site protection
- ✔ High-tensile UV-stable permeable technical filter geotextile
- ✔ Entrenched vertical design traps sediment while allowing water filtration
- ✔ Meets UK Environment Agency compliance guidelines for surface runoff
Perimeter Silt Socks & Wattles
Heavy-duty, tubular filter socks designed for rapid site deployment without trenching. Ideal for hard surfaces, slope interruption, storm water inlet grates, and temporary perimeter runoff control during active construction phases.
- ✔ No trenching required—fast installation on soil, gravel, or hard surfaces
- ✔ High-flow filter mesh traps sediment while permitting water discharge
- ✔ Flexible design conforms seamlessly to irregular ground profiles
- ✔ Reusable and easy to reposition as site excavation progresses
Applications & Specifications
Engineered site solutions to help gain Environment Agency method statement approval.
Primary Applications
- Site Perimeter Control: Prevents silt runoff from escaping disturbed earthwork boundaries.
- Slope & Embankment Protection: Reduces flow velocity across exposed sloped terrain.
- Stormwater Grate & Drain Protection: Filters sediment before entering site drainage systems.
- Highway & Civil Engineering Works: Traps mud and silt near access points and roadways.
Key Engineering Features
- Technical Filter Media: Controlled porosity prevents clogging while capturing fine silts.
- Trench-Free Options: Silt socks allow immediate deployment on hard or rocky terrain.
- Durable Construction: UV-stabilized materials built for long-term UK jobsite weather exposure.
- Bespoke Sizing: Custom roll lengths and sock diameters tailored to project specifications.
Need Technical Support or Bulk Site Pricing?
Cowens manufactures bespoke engineered silt and sediment containment solutions. Contact our technical sales team in Carlisle for site-specific guidance or quick delivery.
