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   TLE_ | Jul 23, 2001 12:25am | #1

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   It's not the same.

   The weed block may work, but I doubt that it would pass any inspection. If you are doing this in a situation that doesn't require inspections, for years it was standard practice to top the pea gravel with a 3-4" layer of straw. It would act as a silt filter.
   Code has been upgraded since to require the silt fabric.

   I can purchase a 3' x 300' roll for $61.00 at a local drain tile distributor.

   Terry

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   Jeff_Clarke_ | Jul 23, 2001 02:37pm | #2

   *Mirafi filter fabric. It's not the same as weed block.Jeff

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   Chuck_Anderson | Jul 23, 2001 02:37pm | #3

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   Is the filter fabric a person would wrap around a footing drain to keep the silt/sediment from clogging them up the same fabric as used for weed control around a house or trees? The stuff I've seen for controlling weeds says nothing about burying it or for use with drain tiles. Has anyone used this for drain tiles? Is there a brand(I) or type I should specify? The home improvement centers in Minnesota I have access to are Me nards & Home Depot.