RoadWattle Portable RoadWattle
Sometimes you need a filter sock that can be moved.
RoadWattle is the answer – it’s designed for daily portability. Use it across access roads at night, during rainouts, or near stream crossings on large projects.
Road Wattle is filled with chopped switchgrass or pine straw an alternative fill material for Compost Filter Sock. The hydraulic flow and sediment removal rates match Compost Filter Sock but RoadWattle weighs 50% less.
The heavy-duty textile and strapping enable the device to be moved again and again. Comes in Hi-Vis orange for maximum visibility.
Available with Switchgrass or Pine Straw fill, depending on the region.
Benefits
The heavy duty textile and strapping enable the device to be moved again and again. Hi-Vis orange netting allows for maximum visibility.
- Integrated straps for easy moving
- Quickly dries
- Field longevity of one year
- Can be staked through or driven over (if necessary)
- Hi-Vis Orange netting for maximum visibility
Specs
Road Wattle can be sold coiled on a pallet or in a super sack. This saves shipping costs and allows for easier storage.
- Available in 12 and 18 foot lengths
- 1/8 inch opening heavy-duty polyethylene netting
- Fill: Switch Grass or Pine Straw
- Available coiled on a pallet or in a super sack
Product Design
Road wattle’s flexible netting allows it to be formed into many shapes to fit the demands your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
RoadWattle is a portable straw wattle designed for temporary erosion and sediment control on active job sites. It filters runoff like a traditional compost filter sock but is significantly lighter and easier to move as site conditions change.
RoadWattle is filled with switchgrass or pine straw that slows surface water and captures sediment. Heavy-duty netting and integrated lifting straps allow the wattle to be quickly deployed, repositioned, or removed as needed.
RoadWattle is approximately 50% lighter than traditional filter socks, making it ideal for daily relocation. Its high-visibility orange netting improves jobsite safety and helps reduce accidental damage from vehicles and equipment.
RoadWattle is commonly used along access roads, at stream crossings, and during rainouts on large construction projects. It’s well suited for locations where sediment control must move as work progresses.
RoadWattle is available in 12-foot and 18-foot lengths with heavy-duty polyethylene netting. Fill material options include chopped switchgrass or pine straw, depending on regional availability and project needs.
Yes. RoadWattle’s durable netting and integrated straps are designed for repeated handling and reuse. The straw fill dries quickly, allowing the product to be redeployed soon after rain events.
Under normal use conditions, RoadWattle typically provides up to one year of field longevity. This allows reliable performance through multiple phases of construction activity.
Yes. The bright high-visibility orange netting improves visibility on active job sites, reducing the risk of equipment strikes and improving overall safety.
RoadWattle is ideal for projects that require flexible, temporary sediment control. Its lightweight design, reusability, and high visibility make it a practical solution for dynamic construction environments.
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