What Is The Purpose of Straw Wattles?

A straw wattle slows runoff and collects soil particles before they can be transported farther downslope. Installed along the contours of sloped ground, it interrupts flowing water and gives suspended sediment time to settle.Straw wattle erosion control is suitable for use on slopes, construction sites, water inlets, catch basins, drains, and topsoil stockpiles. Wattles can provide temporary sediment control while vegetation becomes established or other erosion control work is completed.

How Long Do Straw Wattles Last?

Manufacturer guidance for this type of product suggests a typical functional life of 12 to 24 months under normal use and traffic for straw wattles. Meanwhile, strategically placed wattles will help hold the soil and reduce erosion while the vegetation establishes itself. Their efficiency can deteriorate with exposure to sunlight, moisture and other environmental factors over time.The netting is photodegradable with a 1 year UV inhibitor. Periodically inspect your installed wattles and repair or reposition any sections that are damaged, have come loose, or are no longer controlling runoff.

How Much Does a Straw Wattle Cost?

The 9-inch by 25-foot straw wattle costs $61.50 USD and comes 14 per pallet. Rivendell also carries 12-inch straw wattles, 10 or 20 feet long, in a pallet of 20 or 10 wattles respectively.Prices are subject to change without notice. Check the current product selection before you buy. If you are estimating the amount of material for larger projects, remember to consider the length of the wattle and how many are to a pallet.

How Do I Properly Install Straw Wattles?

Place your straw wattles along the contours of the slope to control erosion and at intervals where water runoff needs to be slowed. The wattle slows the water velocity and catches sediment through good contact with the ground rather than allowing runoff to travel underneath.Dig a shallow ditch along the contour to place the wattle in.Lay the wattle on the slope so that it touches the surface of the soil.Secure the wattle with stakes to keep it from slipping out.Overlap adjacent sections where necessary and secure them together.Backfill the earth to fill in the gaps on the uphill side.Inspect the wattles after runoff events and reposition or repair displaced sections.

Straw wattles for erosion control on a sloped embankment.

Large bale of straw wattles, shrink-wrapped on a wooden pallet.

Large bales of straw wattles shrink-wrapped and secured on a flatbed trailer.

Straw Wattles

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Straw wattle shall consist of 99.9% weed-free wheat, oat, barley, or rice straw, compacted. Diameter may vary from ± 13%. b) Wattle netting is made out of non-woven photodegradable HDPE (high density polypropylene) with a 1 year UV inhibitor.

To be installed following contours intermittently throughout the slope to decrease water velocity and sediment retention.
Reduce runoff velocities.
Reduce and capture of soil particle runoff.
Installation can also be beneficial around water inlets and catch basins, or topsoilstockpiles.

9” Straw Wattles 14 on a pallet, standard size 25’ long
12” Straw Wattle 20 on a pallet, standard size 10’ long
12” Straw Wattle 10 on a pallet, standard size 20’ long

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Brand: Hanes

Weight: 40 lb

SKU: 12x10W

Bare soil can move quickly, especially on steep slopes or recently disturbed ground, once water begins spreading across the soil surface. Straw wattles interrupt that flow. When installed along the contour of a slope, they slow down runoff water and trap sediment that would otherwise flow downhill.

Placement counts. Wattles should follow the contour of the slope, not run straight downhill with the water. When placed intermittently across slopes, they form sediment control barriers that give suspended soil particles time to settle before the water continues downward.

This slower flow can also limit concentrated runoff that cuts small channels into bare soil. Straw wattles are a temporary erosion control measure during the recovery of disturbed areas or establishment of vegetation. They may also be used in combination with other erosion control methods, such as Straw-Coconut Erosion Control - Biodegradable, where site conditions warrant additional protection. If you need more coverage for exposed soil, you can use this erosion control blanket guide to compare options for different site conditions.

Some areas require more focused sediment controls. Typical examples are catch basins, drains, drainage channels and water inlets. Runoff can carry sediment through the site or to nearby waterways. Wattles placed around these areas can trap sediment before it travels any further .

Depending on the location and layout of your project, you can choose from a variety of sizes. The 9-inch straw wattles are 25 feet long and come 14 per pallet. The 12-inch options come in 10-foot lengths at 20 per pallet or 20-foot lengths at 10 per pallet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Straw Wattles

A straw wattle slows runoff and collects soil particles before they can be transported farther downslope. Installed along the contours of sloped ground, it interrupts flowing water and gives suspended sediment time to settle.
Straw wattle erosion control is suitable for use on slopes, construction sites, water inlets, catch basins, drains, and topsoil stockpiles. Wattles can provide temporary sediment control while vegetation becomes established or other erosion control work is completed.

Manufacturer guidance for this type of product suggests a typical functional life of 12 to 24 months under normal use and traffic for straw wattles. Meanwhile, strategically placed wattles will help hold the soil and reduce erosion while the vegetation establishes itself. Their efficiency can deteriorate with exposure to sunlight, moisture and other environmental factors over time.
The netting is photodegradable with a 1 year UV inhibitor. Periodically inspect your installed wattles and repair or reposition any sections that are damaged, have come loose, or are no longer controlling runoff.

The 9-inch by 25-foot straw wattle costs $61.50 USD and comes 14 per pallet. Rivendell also carries 12-inch straw wattles, 10 or 20 feet long, in a pallet of 20 or 10 wattles respectively.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Check the current product selection before you buy. If you are estimating the amount of material for larger projects, remember to consider the length of the wattle and how many are to a pallet.

Place your straw wattles along the contours of the slope to control erosion and at intervals where water runoff needs to be slowed. The wattle slows the water velocity and catches sediment through good contact with the ground rather than allowing runoff to travel underneath.
1. Dig a shallow ditch along the contour to place the wattle in.
2. Lay the wattle on the slope so that it touches the surface of the soil.
3. Secure the wattle with stakes to keep it from slipping out.
4. Overlap adjacent sections where necessary and secure them together.
5. Backfill the earth to fill in the gaps on the uphill side.
Inspect the wattles after runoff events and reposition or repair displaced sections.

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