Creating a soakaway in clay soil can help to battle the problems associated with gardening in clay but is a much cheaper and less troublesome way of draining out excess moisture. Below we …

Dec 9, 2024 · By understanding the properties of clay soil, selecting appropriate materials, and following proper construction techniques, you can successfully install a soakaway that …

A soakaway is simply a hole dug into the ground, filled with rubble and coarse stone which allows surface water to percolate back into the earth close to where it falls. As part of a full drainage …

Oct 25, 2016 · Building control are asking for a soakaway design that works, certified by the structural engineer involved. He's categorically ruling out normal soakaway based on current …

Soakaways built in Clay Soils need to be carefully designed in order to operate effectively due to the low infiltration rate of most clay soils. Soakaway crates can be used to create a large …

It should be noted that soakaways rarely work on heavy clay soils. If you are hoping to create a soakaway to alleviate waterlogging in a garden, you may well be disappointed by what follows. …

Dec 9, 2024 · In clay soil, a soakaway should be at least 1.5 to 2 meters deep to ensure proper drainage. This depth allows the soakaway to reach below the restrictive layer of clay and …

Aug 12, 2022 · The clay content in the underlying soil impedes percolation meaning that any stored water has nowhere to go. During a storm event water will accumulate within the …

Sep 15, 2020 · One way to manage the flow of stormwater runoff and reduce the risk of flooding is through the use of soakaway crates. Here’s a useful guide to what they are and how to install …

The insides of the excavation can become smeared, particularly by mechanical diggers building a soakaway in clay soils. This closes the pores and fissures at the excavation interface leading …