HydroBlox can be used as a superior replacement to traditional french drains in residential, commercial, sports & turf applications
What are the benefits?
- HydroBlox resists the effects of fine particle infiltration (i.e. clogging)
- HydroBlox eliminates cleaning or removing the accumulated silt
- Proven long lasting drainage system
- Environmentally friendly drainage material offering exceptional performance and unique physical and practical characteristics
- HydroBlox is lightweight, easy to handle and transport.
- Fast and simple installation leading to reduced construction costs.
How do I use HydroBlox ?
How do I install HydroBlox?
- HydroBlox replaces stone carpet layers and surface water pipe systems.
- The high void structure has increased efficiency when compared to pipe & stone.
How do I install HydroBlox?
- HydroBlox is very simple to install. Place the HydroBlox (side by side) across the field area.
- Install root zone and turf above the HydroBlox base.
How deep in the ground do HydroBlox need to be?
What is the size and weight of HydroBlox?
- HydroBlox can be installed at any depth up to 12”below surface level.
What is the size and weight of HydroBlox?
- Each HydroBlox is 40” (long) x 9” (wide) x 2” (deep).
- 13.23 pounds. (approx.)
Do I need to use pipe under HydroBlox?
Do I need to use a geotextile?
Do I need to use stone on top of HydroBlox?
- No. HydroBlox will allow water to flow into and along the block. With pipe, a main outlet /carrier drain is required.
Do I need to use a geotextile?
- No. Your backfill material should be in contact with the HydroBlox.
- (A geotextile layer will clog and block up.)
Do I need to use stone on top of HydroBlox?
- No. The root zone material should be in direct contact with the HydroBlox.
Can HydroBlox be used to renovate an existing field?
How strong are HydroBlox?
What is the flow rate of HydroBlox?
Will HydroBlox dry out the turf?
- For sports field renovation projects HydroBlox can be installed in slit trenches. (See ‘slit trench natural turf’ data sheet)
How strong are HydroBlox?
- Under compression, HydroBlox will carry over 102.41 tons/sq. ft.
What is the flow rate of HydroBlox?
- Over 0.810 gallon/sq.ft./second.
Will HydroBlox dry out the turf?
- No. HydroBlox has internal water storage, which helps to balance water levels in the profile.
