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Storm Water Soakaway Crates & Supplies
Soakaway crates for areas prone to flooding. They can be used for attenuation or soakaway purposes. Large number of crates are kept in stock, ready for quick delivery. You can order online or call and speak to our helpful staff.
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Land Drainage Explained
Land drainage is needed when soil becomes so saturated with water that it becomes unproductive and boggy. This article gives an overview of land drainage.
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Rainwater Harvesters Explained
Every time it rains, the building guttering system sends the water into soakaways and the sewage system.
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Slot Drain Explained
Slot drain is similar to channel drainage but features a more discrete surface grating. In this article, we look at the Swarm Aqua slot drainage.
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Soakaway Crates Explained
Soakaway crates have an integral part to play in the prevention of surface water flooding in built-up areas.
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A Guide to Silt Traps
A silt trap can drastically extend the life of a drainage soakaway. What is a silt trap, why might you need one and how do you install and maintain it?
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Drain Gullies: A Guide
Drain gullies are a key feature of drainage systems on roads, sewers and wastewater systems. Let’s look into the various drain gully types and how they work.
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A Guide To Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular for domestic, commercial and agricultural use. What is it, why is it important and how is it used?
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Rainwater Harvesting: Getting The Right Tank Size
Rainwater harvesting systems conserve resources and reduce water bills, but what storage tank size do you need? We show you how to estimate your needs.
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Rainwater Harvesting: Sustainability and Savings
Rainwater harvesting is emerging as the solution to reducing water consumption, harnessing valuable resources and saving money. We investigate the benefits.
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Soakaways: How to Prevent & Repair Blockages
Useful hints and tips from drainage professionals on how you can prevent and repair blockages in your rainwater soakaway system.
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Soakaway Systems: An Installation Guide
Without a drainage system to manage it, rainwater running off roofs and other non-porous surfaces can quickly cause flooding and waterlogging, particularly if the ground isn’t very permeable.
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The Secrets of a Well-Drained Garden
While water is essential for maintaining a garden, too much of it is most certainly a bad thing. In this blog post, we look at the possible causes of a poorly drained plot, the negative effects this can have and how the situation can be remedied.
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Source Protection Zones (SPZ): A Guide
Approximately one-third of our tap water in the UK comes from groundwater sources including wells, boreholes and springs; in some parts, this rises to as much as 80%.
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Soakaway Systems: A Guide
Stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways and other impermeable surfaces must be diverted away from a property. Without some form of stormwater management, rain may cause flooding, saturate the ground to make it unstable and cause structural damage, damp walls and mould.
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Soil Percolation Tests: A Guide
If you are installing a soakaway, septic tank or sewage treatment plant that will discharge water into the soil, you will need to carry out a soil percolation test.
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Horse Arena Construction & Drainage: Getting It Right
A poorly-drained horse riding arena won’t perform properly, will deteriorate quickly and can potentially become a safety risk.
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