CORPORATE SELECT COUNTRY Home Profile Innovation Center Sectors Applications Products Documents News Contact Us Home Applications Drainage Of Structures Drainage of Structures The value of efficient drainage The range of Maccaferri MacDrain® drainage geocomposites (with geonet or geomat cores), constitute a fundamental tool in the effectiveness of structures in the presence of water within soils. Without adequate drainage, the soils in contact with structures can become saturated and weakened, potentially imposing higher loads. Removing water from the ground adjacent to these structures is therefore important. The ground consolidates and performs better. A properly designed drainage geocomposite can often replace the traditional gravel drains that are used behind retaining walls and other structures such as sheet pile and contiguous piled walls or the basement walls to buildings. Horizontal drainage is often required on sports pitches or other large areas exposed to the potential of high rainwater run-off. Whether the drainage is vertical, or even horizontal, the range of MacDrain® geocomposites can provide an answer. Selection of the appropriate system is determined through the use of our design software. Using Maccaferri wide range of materials and manufacturing expertise, we can even combine drainage cores with various textiles or membranes to create bespoke drainage products to suit specific projects. Whichever MacDrain® is selected, it can replace traditional gravel drains; this not only reduces the cost of the drainage system, but reduces the need for quarried materials and polluting truck movements needed to deliver those drainage stone to project sites. Solutions Consolidation by Drainage Systems Planar and Horizontal Drainage Vertical Drainage Works Related sectors Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. 40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) Italy Tel:+39 051 6436 000 E-mail: info.hq@maccaferri.com Investor Relations Area Privacy Policy – GDPR Terms of Use Cookie Policy Glossary of Terms Frequently Asked Questions Work With Us All Rights Reserved © Officine Maccaferri Spa 2021 P.IVA IT 02145540379 This site uses technical cookies and analytics tools, including those provided by third parties, to understand how people use our site and to improve the browsing experience. By closing this banner or continuing to browse the website by clicking on one of its elements you accept the use of cookies. For more information on how to change your cookie preferences and browser settings, please read our Cookie PolicyAcceptX