
Twinwall Drainage: Everything You Need To Know
The outer layer of a twin-wall pipe is ribbed to give it strength and crush resistance, but the inner layer is smooth, which improves water flow.

Welcome Moray Hall to the Drainfast team

What Geotextile Membrane Is Best For My Horse Arena?
A geotextile membrane is a layer of material placed between the layers of a horse arena floor. The membrane is either a woven or non-woven material.

Drainfast Exhibit at PlantWorx 2023
We exhibited some of our latest innovative systems to the construction industry at the PlantWorx 2023 exhibition.

New Pipe Cutter And Chamfering Tool
Experience a new level of precision and efficiency in pipe cutting with the ProCut, a ground-breaking new tool designed by the team at Drainfast.

Construction and Plant Assessments Implement SiteStak and MuckStopper for Apprenticeship Training
Craig Wordsworth, Director at Construction and Plant Assessments shares his views on the SiteStak system

New Video: Southbourne Civil Engineering Review The SiteStak System
We often show how The SiteStak System helps large and prestigious projects, but the fact is that every project can benefit from having one.

Welcome Alan Rudkin to the Drainfast team


A guide to perforated drain pipes
Perforated drain pipes are an ideal solution for areas susceptible to localised flooding. Providing slow and steady drainage directly from the soil...

Welcome Claudio Santos to the Drainfast team

Ten fun facts about moles on World Wildlife Day
As a builder's merchant that sells underground drainage products and proudly features a mole as our company mascot, we are thrilled to share some fun facts...

Air admittance valves: what they are & how to install them
Every time water flows through a soil pipe – for example, when a toilet is flushed – it carries air along with it. This creates negative air pressure or...

Twinwall inspection chambers: when & how to install them
You’ve probably heard of Twinwall drainage systems, but what are twinwall inspection chambers? Let’s dive in and take a look at them.

Why should you use HDPE inspection chambers for a housing estate
Inspection chambers used on housing estates are traditionally made of concrete, but there are several good reasons why HDPE inspection chambers are a...

New DAF LFs go down a storm at Drainfast
Drainfast, a DAF Trucks customer of more than a decade, has marked its 20th anniversary with a striking new livery for its fleet of 19 'caged' DAF LF 180s.

How to tell if pipes are frozen & what to do if they burst
When the weather turns cold, if your central heating isn’t working and there’s no water from one or more taps, you may have frozen pipes. As inconvenient as...

Underground service pipe colours and depth requirements
Underground service pipes are an imperative feature of every commercial or domestic building, as the underground pipe system is what provides utilities to...