EZ Flow drain pipe opinions

[Andy J]

Has anyone used or know of builders using EZ Flow pipe for perimeter foundation drains for residential applications? Supposedly they are becoming more popular, but I don't know if they work or not. Looks like they might pop out of the ground where there isn't much cover on them in rainy conditions.

 

[FacEngrPE]

This is all I can find on the question regarding minimum cover.

https://www.ndspro.com/PDFs/Brochures/EZ-Flow-Brochure.pdf[/URL]]Structural Capability -- EZflow drainage systems are designed for use in residential and light commercial non-traffic drainage applications. EZflow drainage systems are designed to withstand single pass construction wheel loading and occasional light vehicular load of up to 16,000 lbs. per axle provided the product is installed in a trench with 12" of compacted fill placed over the bundles. EZflow drainage systems are not designed to be placed under live-load traffic conditions such as paved or non-paved roadways, driveways or parking areas.

 

[Ron]

Yes, they work. I am in a high rainfall area and have used them in 3 different designs. All have worked well. The oldest is about 5 years old and continues to work well. I am starting another design soon using EZ Flow as an interceptor drain around a structure on a slope.

 

[Andy J]

Cool, thanks for the info. Maybe, I'll try it out.

 

[kckcei]

You should try to keep the pipe below the base course if possible.

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