Soil erosion is associated with many problems, the immediate ones being the degradation of the soil and eventual desertification of the given surface of the land. The surface runoff carries with it the important nutrients that are supposed to support the growth of vegetation. Once the nutrients and vegetation are swept off, the soil cannot support new growth. The good news is that there is a solution for this problem. The silt socks in New Hampshire are an example of a perfect solution that has been placed to tackle this problem.
A silt sock is a simple technique that utilizes filling of a fabric with chips or any compost. The most important characteristic of the material used is that it should be 100% environmentally friendly. The filled fabric is laid on the channels and slopes that water flows through during the rain. When the water flows, it absorbs it energy, hence reducing speed. It also stops solid trap solid compounds, allowing only water to seep off.
However, leaving the area too steep is dangerous as it can direct water to some areas where it should not go. This can lead to destruction of valuable properties. In the similar manner, depressions should not be left on the surface as they encourage water to accumulation on the surface after rain. These are example of factors that lead to the construction of a drainage system.
Before you start this, any electrical or gas lines must be located. The utility providers should be able to furnish you with this information. The local authorities might also be helpful for this purpose. After locating the underground cables and pipes, go ahead to determine the places that are lower level as compared to that of the house. Generally, you will not need much space for the drainage system. Any small low lying area is good enough. Once the right spot has been determined, it is time to buy the necessary tools and equipment from the nearby hardware store.
You may include a delicate well capacity or perhaps a standard 4-inch to 6-inch punctured seepage pipe. In some cases though, the perforated pipe may not be available. The solution is to perforate it yourself. This is done by simply using the electric drill to drill holes in an ordinary pipe. A spray paint is then used to mark the area where the trench should be located. The trench needs to be situated close to downspout of the gutters.
For the basic wells, the well location has to be at the edge of the drain pipe. A shovel should be used to dig a big enough gap in the bottom to accommodate the dry well. If you have money, you can rent an excavator to do this. All the soil is then hauled away, except for the correct amount to be used to fill the holes and the trenches once the job is complete.
In order to effectively manage soil erosion, the sock has to be strategically placed on the most sensitive part. It filters the surface runoff so that the water coming in is brown and the water getting out is fairly clean, leaving behind silt and all other nutrients that can support vegetation in the area.
In New Hampshire, in particular, soil erosion has been a nuisance, negatively affecting agriculture and housing projects. With this solution, there should be no headache anymore. The farms, ranches, construction sites, homesteads, and other areas can be properly secured and the biodiversity properly protected. It is cheap to construct and maintain, and yet the benefits are numerous.
A silt sock is a simple technique that utilizes filling of a fabric with chips or any compost. The most important characteristic of the material used is that it should be 100% environmentally friendly. The filled fabric is laid on the channels and slopes that water flows through during the rain. When the water flows, it absorbs it energy, hence reducing speed. It also stops solid trap solid compounds, allowing only water to seep off.
However, leaving the area too steep is dangerous as it can direct water to some areas where it should not go. This can lead to destruction of valuable properties. In the similar manner, depressions should not be left on the surface as they encourage water to accumulation on the surface after rain. These are example of factors that lead to the construction of a drainage system.
Before you start this, any electrical or gas lines must be located. The utility providers should be able to furnish you with this information. The local authorities might also be helpful for this purpose. After locating the underground cables and pipes, go ahead to determine the places that are lower level as compared to that of the house. Generally, you will not need much space for the drainage system. Any small low lying area is good enough. Once the right spot has been determined, it is time to buy the necessary tools and equipment from the nearby hardware store.
You may include a delicate well capacity or perhaps a standard 4-inch to 6-inch punctured seepage pipe. In some cases though, the perforated pipe may not be available. The solution is to perforate it yourself. This is done by simply using the electric drill to drill holes in an ordinary pipe. A spray paint is then used to mark the area where the trench should be located. The trench needs to be situated close to downspout of the gutters.
For the basic wells, the well location has to be at the edge of the drain pipe. A shovel should be used to dig a big enough gap in the bottom to accommodate the dry well. If you have money, you can rent an excavator to do this. All the soil is then hauled away, except for the correct amount to be used to fill the holes and the trenches once the job is complete.
In order to effectively manage soil erosion, the sock has to be strategically placed on the most sensitive part. It filters the surface runoff so that the water coming in is brown and the water getting out is fairly clean, leaving behind silt and all other nutrients that can support vegetation in the area.
In New Hampshire, in particular, soil erosion has been a nuisance, negatively affecting agriculture and housing projects. With this solution, there should be no headache anymore. The farms, ranches, construction sites, homesteads, and other areas can be properly secured and the biodiversity properly protected. It is cheap to construct and maintain, and yet the benefits are numerous.
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