Moisture infiltration is an assumed challenge to every building and home with a below-grade foundation. Soil types, rainwater, groundwater and improper grading contribute to overall damage to foundations and structures; coupled with hydrostatic pressure, caused by the natural soaking of water into the soil, rather than staying on the surface, makes maintaining a waterproof or even water-resistant building temporary at best.
Designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure from soils abutting below grade structures and provide a consistent water path, Enkadrain provides a lightweight alternative to traditional sand and aggregate drains.
During the early stages of construction, loose backfill soil can quickly clog a traditional aggregate drain
layer and the perforated drainpipe during a heavy rain, but the bonded geotextile filter fabric allows water to pass through to
the polymeric core while filtering out loose soil particles
Ground water is then channeled through the Enkadrain core to the discharge system before it ever reaches subsurface walls, keeping the structure safe from foundation cracking and the interior safe from molds or other moisture causing issues.
Also extremely durable, Enkadrain also acts as a protection layer to prevent construction equipment, sharp rock or debris in the soil from damaging the waterproofing membrane.
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