Surface Drainage Products in Wollongong, Shellharbour (Updated 2018)

Apr

By Melody Jaimon
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Surface Drainage
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Drainage around concrete

A good drainage system collects and disperses surface water. Drainage considerations should include around patios, swimming pools, across driveways, along pathways and retaining walls, in fact any area where surface water collects.

Why is drainage so important?

Insufficient drainage on sidewalks, patios, driveways, retaining walls and foundations causes damage to the structure of concrete. As a direct result the water places intense pressure on the foundations that eventually leads to cracking and damage. Further side effects of poor drainage is the area becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and mold.

Planning your drainage

It is crucial that in the planning stages of a patios, paths, retaining wall or a driveway that the area is sloped slightly. Having a slight slope (or ‘fall’) provides a method for the concrete to drain the excess water that collects on top. Ideally, this water should drain off the concrete away from the foundation of your home.

Sometimes, it might not be enough simply to let the water drain away in which case a drainage channel is built to collect the surface water, and direct it to a dispersal point which leads to a storm water pit or an existing surface water drain or soak-away.

ICR Concrete Supplies have locations in Albion Park for Shellharbour residents, Wollongong and also Mittagong allstocking a large range of drains and pits for all your drainage requirements. They also offer delivery. Below are the most common products they sell for drainage.

Drainage Systems

Reln Drainage Systems

Reln Storm Drain w/ Grate 1m Channel Complete

Features:

Lightweight plastic moulding which is tough and durable
Anti-flotation feet stops channel from moving or floating during the concrete pour and beds the channel directly on the prepared trench base
Sturdy side ribs provide strength to channel
Positive clip design joining system with stops the channel connections from coming apart during installation
Channel can be cut with jigsaw or hacksaw
With appropriate installation, channels and grate can support a range of passenger vehicles
Channel boasts multiple bottom outlets positions and easy cut out guides
Easy to assemble and install

Specifications:

Base Channel Material: moulded black plastic
Length: 1m
External width: 120mm
External height: 129mm

Reln Storm Drain w/ Grate 3m Channel Complete

Features:

3 Metre channel mean less work and fewer joins in lengthy drains
Joiner securely interfaces with top and bottom ledges of channel and side ribs to provide a secure 3 metre length
Lightweight plastic moulding which is tough and durable
Anti-flotation feet stops channel from moving or floating during the concrete pour and beds the channel directly on the prepared trench base
Sturdy side ribs provide strength to channel
Positive clip design joining system with stops the channel connections from coming apart during installation
Channel can be cut with jigsaw or hacksaw
Channel boasts multiple bottom outlets positions and easy cut out guides
With appropriate installation, channels and grate can support a range of passenger vehicles
Easy to assemble and install

Specifications:

Base Channel Material: moulded black plastic
Length: 3m
External width: 120mm
Eternal height: 129mm

End caps that slips into Storm Drains

Easy to install at either end of channel. Black moulded plastic.

StormDrain Brochure – Click to find out more about the products and installation

Easydrain Compact drainage system

Drainage

Features:

80mm deep channel
Easy to install, DIY product
Tough UV stabilised polymer material
Convenient and easy to handle 1 metre lengths
Simple click together joining mechanism
Connects to 75mm, 90mm & 100mm pvc pipe
Comes standard with heel friendly black polymer grate or galvanised zinc plated steel grate
Components include corners, end caps and leaf domes
100% Australian made

Surface Water EasyDRAIN Products – Click for the installation guide

Easydrain Channels

Made from tough, recycled, UV stabilised polymer, the channel is super light and easy to handle
Available in 1 metre or pre joined 3 metre lengths
Channel lengths easily join together and with other components by simply clicking together
200mm paver-length segments which are moulded into the channel allow for easy cutting and re-joining using converters
Connection to storm water pipes can be made to the moulded-in 90mm bottom outlet.
The channel with polymer grates, once correctly installed in concrete, is rated to 1.5 tonne wheel loads