To ensure proper functioning, regular inspections, and if necessary, maintenance, should take place after initial installation during the construction process. Any damaged areas should be repaired to retain the integrity of the protection.

Phase II Stormwater Products Inc.'s Environmental Fence is made of the most biodegradable material available for fencing on the market today.
The function of the fencing is to protect both Microbial and Sediment FilterMitts™ and FilterMitt™ Berms ensuring that they can continue to keep erosion under control.

Phase II Stormwater Products Environmental Fencing is used to protect both Microbial and Sediment FilterMitts™ and Microbial and Sediment FilterMitt™  Berms. This is particularly important on jobs where heavy vehicle and machinery traffic is expected. We have seen many jobs where traditional methods of hay bales and silt fence have become damaged by vehicular traffic rendering this erosion control method ineffective and offer this as a solution to the problem. 

Phase II Stormwater Products Environmental Fencing is safer for the environment then standard "Rent - A - Fence". The fence is installed  one foot off the ground so that it does not effect wildlife passing by and it is the most biodegradable fencing available on the market. Wildlife has no problem crossing over FilterMitts™. 

Phase II Stormwater Products Inc.'s
FilterMitt™ Berm is adaptable for use in conjunction with both Microbial and Sediment FilterMitts™. FilterMitt™ Berms are used where a large range of water flow is anticipated.  The FilterMitt™ Berm slows and retains water while allowing a slow downstream release. Infiltration is increased as the water detained behind the FilterMitt™ Berm is given opportunity to move downward through the soil. Any water-borne sediment is retained behind the FilterMitt™ Berm.

Microbial activity in the compost degrades some types of contaminants. On-site FilterMitt™ Berm installation permits installation in areas where it would be difficult to bring in pre-fabricated structures. When the FilterMitt™ Berm is no longer needed, the decomposition of the biodegradable FilterMitt™ fabric assists in the natural dispersion of the compost, improving the existing soil content.

Maintenance:
To ensure proper functioning, regular inspections, and, if necessary, maintenance should take place after installation. FilterMitts™ Berms should be inspected immediately after each rainfall-producing event, and at least daily during prolonged rainfall events. Proper functioning and sediment accumulation should be checked during inspection. Deposited sediments should be removed when the level of deposition reaches approximately one half the height of the FilterMitt™ Berms.  

FilterMitts™ can be sprayed with Microbial Inoculations at about two-month intervals to maintain high levels of active microorganisms.

• Appropriate uses include shoreline stabilization, on slopes and flat areas, check dams, vegetation establishment, retaining walls, and in backfill and bioengineering applications.

• Compatible with vegetation establishment; plants can be installed into the FilterMitt™ Berms.

Usage:
• Flat areas or slopes.

• For short and long term solutions; FilterMitts™ Berms can be easily removed before the fabric decomposes.

• If left in place, the hessian (burlap) casing eventually biodegrades, eliminating need for removal.

Composition and function:  
Phase II Stormwater Products Inc.'s FilterMitts™ Berms are burlap fabric Mitts  filled with the appropriate compost blends, used for sediment and erosion control where heavier water flows are anticipated. These FilterMitt™ Berms are sized accordingly for each job, unless specified.