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Specially Designed Flood Management System
As geocellular crates, RAINBOX® systems act as an underground reservoir to collect water through drainage systems, from storms and persistent rain, to prevent flooding.
In areas of development, this function helps to counteract the loss of permeable ground that would have originally soaked up the rainwater naturally. The collected water is then dispersed in one of two ways, depending on whether the crates are installed in an attenuation system or a soakaway system.
Attenuation & Soakaway Crates
Attenuation
In an attenuation scheme, water is stored within the system and, with the aid of flow controls, is slowly released back into a watercourse or sewer system..
Soakaway
In soakaway schemes, the system is wrapped with a permeable membrane. Water is collected and slowly soaks back into the ground through an infiltration process.
New for 2021 - StormMaster
- Adaptability - StormMaster is a medium to heavy-duty geocellular crate that has high vertical compression strength. This means that it can be suitable for a wider range of applications, such as under carparks, with less supplemental work and therefore cost.
- Faster install – StormMaster is supplied ready assembled, reducing the install time and saving costs.
- Easier specification – With just 2.5 crates per m³ of water storage, StormMaster is easy to order.
As with all RAINBOX products, StormMaster is ideal for developers and contractors, offering full flexibility with a range of products that provide non-trafficked, traffic and heavy trafficked grades and includes bespoke hybrid systems to suit almost any application.
Contact your local branch below for more details on StormMaster.
RAINBOX 3SR
Features & Benefits
- Storage capacity of 287 litres
- Complete crate weighs 13.5kg
- Inspectable & jettable
- Maximum installation depth of 4m
- Manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene
- Stacked on pallets to save space during transport reducing costs and CO2 emissions
Applications
- Gardens & landscaped areas
- Driveways
- Caravan parks & recreation parks
- Car parks
RAINBOX Core
Features & Benefits
- Storage capacity of 217 litres
- Complete crate weighs 9kg
- Simple and quick installation method
- Maximum installation depth of 5m
- Inspectable and jettable with a configuration of RAINBOX® Cube within the system
- Stacked on pallets to save space during transport reducing costs and CO2 emissions
Applications
- Car parks
- Estate & access roads
- Supermarket access & retail parks
- Industrial yards
RAINBOX Cube
Features & Benefits
- Suitable for high load applications
- Storage capacity of 195 litres
- Lightweight crates at just 8kg
- Simple and quick installation method
- Maximum installation depth of 5m
- Inspectable and jettable
- Stacked on pallets to save space during transport reducing costs and CO2 emissions
- BBA certified
Applications
- Estate & access roads
- Lorry Parks
- Industrial yards
- Warehouse Areas
RAINBOX Crate Range
- RAINBOX 3SR System
- RAINBOX Core Attenuation & Soakaway System
- RAINBOX Cube Attenuation & Soakaway System
JDP Technical Support
JDP has a complete range of geocellular crates for harvesting or attenuating rainfall, but, most importantly, we can also design the right solution for your needs. We have designed solutions ranging from multi-layer to flat and rectangular to complex shapes to allow for various ground conditions.
JDP’s experienced Technical Support team can help you with planning and design, through to supply and installation, with in-depth product and application expertise to ensure you have the right solution for your project.
Take a look at our Technical Support page for more information on what the team can do for you!
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