The versatility of the Polybed system makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications, some of which are listed below.
Domestic and Stormwater Soakaways
The use of the Polybed and Polyagg drainage system as a domestic soakaway provides an extremely quick and cost-effective solution as the high void ratio of 30-40% reduces the volume of excavation when compared to traditional installations using natural aggregate.
It has been demonstrated that linear trench soakaways offer an enhanced performance over deep volume structures.
The Polybed system can be assembled at ground level and simply rolled into the trench, resulting in reduced health and safety risks for groundworkers.
Proven key benefits include:
- significant reduction in both material and site wastage
- less plant and labour required
- no specialist skills needed
- easy to use – ideal for repair and replacement
- lightweight and quick to install
- cost savings on plant, machinery and labour
Bio-treatment Plants and Septic Tanks
The effluent from a septic tank is usually discharged to a drainage field through a series of perforated outfall drains which should be laid to a gradient. The Polybed system can be easily incorporated into the shallow trenches used to form the required sub-surface irrigation system.
Proven key benefits include:
- ideal for use in restricted areas
- extremely lightweight
- delivered as complete ready-to-use units
- quick installation
- minimises disruption
- eliminates need for gravel and heavy machinery
- can be routed around established garden features
Retaining Wall and Foundation Drainage
The Polybed system can be installed to the rear of retaining walls and foundation drainage to prevent the build-up of hydrostatic pressure.
The system significantly reduces the need for aggregate, expensive shoring and plant operation.  Because the units are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, they are ideal for use in restricted areas.
Proven key benefits include:
- speed of installation
- easy to use in restricted areas
- 50% reduction in plant usage
- no need for imported aggregate
- no shuttering required
- reduced Health & Safety risks
- cost savings on plant, machinery and labour
Sports Pitch and Golf Course Drainage
Sports fields and golf course fairways, greens and bunkers generally require a greater concentration of sub-surface drainage at shallow depths and Polybed is well suited to these applications.
Proven key benefits include:
- vastly improved drainage
- elimination of historical water-logging problems
- speed and ease of installation
- cost savings on plant and machinery
- no need for expensive gravel
- improved experience for users