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Prevent Erosion & Manage Stormwater Runoff
Protect your landscapes and waterways with Sandbaggy’sStraw Wattles for Erosion Control(also known asStraw Tubes), made with a photodegradable plastic netting. Designed to last up to 2 years, these 9-inch diameter, 25-foot-long fiber rolls are filled with compressed, weed-free straw to stabilize slopes, control water runoff, and prevent erosion. They help capture sediment and distribute water evenly, blending seamlessly into the environment while meeting Caltrans approval standards.
Whether you’re managing post-fire recovery, construction sites, or long-term vegetation projects, Sandbaggy’sstraw erosion control logsprovide a dependable and eco-conscious solution to erosion control. Shrink-wrapped and pallet-ready for efficient transport and storage, our straw wattles also come with full pallet covers, providing protection from rain and other outdoor conditions.
Why Choose Sandbaggy Straw now requires the use of biodegradable burlap netting on many projects to meet environmental standards.
Weed FreePallet Covers IncludedMade in the USAPlease Note: 7-14 day lead time before shipmentSpecs
- Country of Origin: USA
- Length: 25 ft
- Diameter: 9 inch
- Weight: 60 lbs
- Material: Rice Straw
- Netting: plastic netting
- Lifespan: Lasts up to 2 years
- Weed-free: Yes
- Caltrans Approved*: Plastic Netting
- Weed-Free & Herbicide-Free: Made from 100% compressed, weed-free straw with no herbicides used, ensuring safe, effective, and natural erosion control without introducing harmful chemicals into the environment.
- Erosion Control:Stabilizes slopes, captures sediment, and prevents the formation of rills and gullies. Ideal for soils that are shallow but not less than 8 inches deep.
- Stormwater Runoff Management: Effectively controls stormwater runoff by capturing sediment and slowing water flow, preventing erosion and protecting waterways from pollution.
- Caltrans-Approved: Meets strict requirements for erosion control projects, including post-fire recovery.Caltrans now requires the use of biodegradable burlap netting on many projects to meet environmental standards.
- Weather-Protected Packaging: Each pallet of straw wattles is shrink-wrapped and covered with full pallet covers to safeguard against rain and outdoor conditions.
- Easy Installation: Secure into the soil with Sandbaggy’s18" wood stakes(sold separately).
FAQHow Long Do These Straw Wattles Last?
Sandbaggy straw wattles last up to 2 years. The plastic netting will photodegrade.
Silt Fence vs. Straw Wattles
Silt fences are used to filter and trap sediment in low-flow areas, while straw wattles stabilize slopes, prevent erosion, manage stormwater runoff, and capture sediment. Wattles also help slow water flow and reduce the formation of gullies, offering broader erosion control benefits than silt fences.
What Are Straw Wattles Used For?
Straw wattles are used for erosion control, stormwater runoff management, slope stabilization, and sediment capture, especially on slopes, construction sites, and burned areas with minimal ground cover.
What Are Straw Wattles?
Straw wattles are cylindrical rolls of compressed, straw wrapped in either plastic or biodegradable burlap netting. They stabilize slopes, control runoff, capture sediment, and prevent erosion.
Other Names This Product Goes By?
- sediment logs
- hay waddle
- straw tube
- straw barrier
- construction wattle
Installation Instructions
- Dig A Trench
- Hard soils, dig a 2-3 inch trench
- Soft soils, dig a 3-5 inch trench
- Secure with 6 Wood Stakes: For each of our 25-foot long straw wattles, use 6 wood stakes. This means placing a stake every 4 feet, with a wood stake added at both ends of the straw wattle.
- Hard soil: Use1" x 2" x 18" wood stakes
- Soft soil: Use1" x 2" x 24" wood stakes
