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title: EnkaMat/ EnkaDrain/ EnkaRetain Applications Chart
description: EnkaMat/ EnkaDrain/ EnkaRetain  Applications Chart  defines the 20+ applications for each of the Enkamat and Enkadrain products. Great project products.
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# EnkaMat/ EnkaDrain Applications Chart-Where to use what!

 

| Application | Enkadrain 3611R | Enkadrain 3615R | Enkadrain 3811R | Enkadrain W  3601 | Enkamat 7010 | Enkadrain 9010 | Enkavent 6128 | EnkaRetain & Drain 3111 | EnkaRetain & Drain 3211 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Green Roof | X | X | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |
| Green roof plant stabilization for sloped and high wind and conditions |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |
| Pre-vegetated green roof mats |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |
| Extensive green roofs |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Intensive green roofs |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Exterior planters | X | X | X |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Exterior & interior planters |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Foundation Walls | X | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |
| Plaza decks | X | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |
| Retaining walls | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Beneath slabs | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Earth sheltered homes | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Underground parking | X | X | X |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Planters |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |
| Playgrounds |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |
| Zoos |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |
| Split slab construction |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |   |
| Under pavers |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |   |
| Spacer between zinc and other metal roofs and the weather barrier underlayment/plywood substrate in sloped applications |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |
| Thermal break between metal roofs & sheathing |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |
| Spacer between ballast and loose laid, fully adhered or mechanically attached roofs |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |   |   |
| Blue roof water storage |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Landfill caps |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X | X |
| Radon mitigation under concrete slab construction |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Radon mitigation in basement slab construction |   |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |
| Hydrostatic pressure relief |   |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |
|   |   |   |   |   |   |   | X |   |   |

## What Are The Differences Between The Enkadrain Products?

### Drain Flow (gal.min/ft):

When comparing Enkadrain 3611R, 3615R, and 3811R, regardless of the soil seepage (gal.min/ft)  or the backfill depth (10 ft to 40 ft), Enkadrain 3611R has the** largest drain flow** (gal.min/ft) value whether it's silty sand with a K value of .33, Clayey San K value of .42, or Sandy Clay K value of .56.  Enkadrain 3811R has the least amount of drain flow.

### Sloped Green Roof Gradients:

**For a Flat <1° (<2%) roof gradient,** Enkadrain 90118, 9120, and 9125 are recommended.

**For a Low 1-5° (2-9% ) roof gradient,** Enkadrain 9010, 3611, 3615, 3811 and EnkaRetain&Drain 3111 and EnkaRetain&Drain 3211 are recommended.

**For a Steep 5-20° (9-36%) roof gradient**, Enkadrain 3610, 3801, 7910,  EnkaRetain&Drain 3111 and EnkaRetain&Drain 3211 are recommended.

**For a Very Steep >20° (>36%) roof gradient,** Enkadrain 3601, 3801 and 7910 are recommended.

### **Profile Heights of Enkadrain Drainage Products**

Various green roof scenerios call for different Enkadrain products. Enkadrain comes in a thin, regular and high profile format.

| **Profile Height** |   |
| --- | --- |
| **High Profile Enkadrain- Height- (0.6") ** | **Enkadrain 9118** **Enkadrain 9120** **Enkadrain 9125** |
| **Regular Profile Enkadrains (0.4")** | **Enkadrain 9010** **Enkadrain 3611** **Enkadrain 3615** **Enkadrain 3811** **EnkaRetain&Drain 3111** **EnkaRetain&Drain 3211** |
| **Thin Profile Enkadrains (0.25”)** | **Enkadrain 3601** **Enkadrain 3801** **Enkadrain 7910** **EnkaRetain&Drain 3111** **EnkaRetain&Drain 3211** |

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