Compacted soil resists water-saturation, nearly eliminating washouts. The tommy enables installation in every soil type. Slicing works especially well in wetlands, standing water several inches deep, and fluid mud . Muddy construction sites are also accessible with the slicing method. The slicing method installs fabric on steep slopes where a silt fence might be used to slow sheet flow and runoff velocity.
Minimal displacement keeps the soil in place during installation resulting in a quality silt fence.
Slicing eliminates wind related problems. Problems with windy conditions were discussed in the trenching section, but the wind has no impact on the slicing method. The fabric unrolls directly into the slit and is compacted without having to worry about the wind. The slicing method eliminates many of the labor problems related to silt fence installation. Most poor soil conditions are managed by the slicing method, most digging and back-filling tasks are eliminated, and the operator is responsible for quality and consistency.