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Roof Run-off Drains
Rainwater run-off can be collected from roof by way of guttering and
stored in an
EZflow
drain field until it can be perked into soil helping to restore
ground water. Check with building codes for mandates.
Housing and other development increase rainfall run-off due to
impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavement. Collection of roof
water run-off can be piped to an underground
EZflow
drainfield where the run-off is stored and absorbed by the
surrounding soil. This prevents erosion in the nearby yard area and
natural channels downstream. Multiple units of
EZflow
may be desirable to provide adequate storage and additional soil
interface area for absorption.
Local ordinances or building codes may require that rainfall run-off
not be increased due to development. This may require advice from a
professional.
A barrier over or around the
EZflow
units may be required to prevent sand-like soils from entering the
EPS aggregate. The type of barrier can be unrelated building paper,
filter fabric, newspaper, or straw and should be selected based on
site conditions. Local practices in similar applications and soils
may be a guide as to the type of barrier that should be used.
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