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High Performance Subsurface Drainage Including Hydrostatic Pressure Relief on Basement & foundation Walls

Enkadrain® System

High Performance Subsurface Drainage including Hydrostatic Pressure Relief on Basement and Foundation wallsEnkadrain water drainage mats have 30 years of proven performance. This comprehensive range of subsurface drainage composites is known for high quality products and exceptional performance water / moisture management in foundation walls, green roofs, ICFS, planters, plaza decks, tunnels, and many other industrial and civil engineering applications.

The key performance features of Enkadrain allow for successful Green building projects, both domestic and commercial:

  • Enkadrain lies flat and doesn't curl (see comparison in photo)          
  • Proven and predictable flow rates          
  • Enkadrain 3000R, EnkaRetain & Drain, made from recycled polymers to add LEED points.          
  • Flexible and conformable to any surface          
  • Easy vertical and horizontal installation          
  • A full range of high performance drainage products are available in the Enka Range.
Hydrostatic Pressure Relief on Foundation Walls  

Enkadrain 3000R drains are designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure in soils abutting below grade structures. 

ICF/Insulated Concrete Forms Hydrostatic Draining under Waterproofing 

Enkadrain 3000R drains are designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure on ICF walls. 

Commercial Planter Construction and Drains 

Enkadrain 3000R and EnkaRetain & Drain are used in indoor and outdoor commercial planters. 

Plaza Decks and Horizontal Drainage Applications 

Enkadrain 3000R series drainage products are highly desirable for horizontal applications such as plaza decks 

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Drainage for Foundation Walls

Drainage for Foundation WallsEnkadrain 3000R drains are designed and tested to relieve hydrostatic pressure in soils abutting below grade structures. 

Enkadrain provides a lightweight and predictable drainage solution compared to traditional sand and gravel drains. The Enkadrain 3000R series adds value to your structure and is an eco-friendly building product with multiple benefits: 

  • Flexible and conformable
  • Proven and predictable flow rates
  • Protects external waterproofing layer
  • Backfill directly against matting
  • No sharp edges - safer for installers to handle
  • Made with post-industrial recycled content, contributing to the LEED points of a project.
  • 20 Year performance guarantee 

Enkadrain is available with a filter fabric on one or two sides. It is a fast and reliable way to install effective drainage in vertical applications. 

*Installation instructions are available in English / Spanish 

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ICF/Insulated Concrete Forms 

Drainage Systems for ICF/Insulating Concrete FormsEnkadrain 3000R drains are designed to relieve hydrostatic pressure on basement ICF walls.

Enkadrain products must be used in conjunction with an ICF appropriate waterproofing system to ensure a dry structure. 

Using Enkadrain 3000R adds value to your structure and is an eco-friendly Green building product with multiple benefits, ideally suited to below grade applications on ICF concrete homes: 

  • Flexible and conformable
  • Proven and predictable flow rates
  • Protects external waterproofing layer
  • Backfill directly against matting
  • No sharp edges - safer for installers to handle
  • Made with post-industrial recycled content, contributing to the LEED points of a project.
  • 20 Year performance guarantee 

Enkadrain is available with a filter fabric on one or two sides. It is a fast and reliable way to install effective drainage in vertical applications. Colbond is recommended by many of the ICF Manufacturers and Preferred Product Provider Programs. 

*Installation instructions are available in English / Spanish 

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Planter Drainage Systems 

Planter Drainage SystemsEnkadrain 3000R and EnkaRetain & Drain are used in indoor and outdoor commercial planters. 

By replacing sand and gravel, Enkadrain reduces weight and increases soil mass for a healthier root system. 

Key benefits of using Colbond drainage products in horizontal and vertical applications for commercial planter construction: 

  • Lays completely flat
  • Flexible and conformable
  • Safer for installers to handle
  • 95% open for multi-directional flow
  • Cuts with utility knife / scissors
  • 20 Year performance guarantee 

Enkadrain 3000R and EnkaRetain & Drain are made from recycled polymers and contribute to LEED points. 

*Installation instructions are available in English / Spanish 

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Drainage for Plaza Decks 

Drainage Systems for Plaza DecksEnkadrain 3000R series drainage products are highly desirable for horizontal applications such as plaza decks because they lay completely flat – which makes for easy handling and faster installation. 

Key benefits of using Enkadrain vs. rigid, cuspated drains in horizontal applications such as draining Plaza Decks: 

  • Enkadrain lays completely flat for easy seaming
  • Flexible and conformable to irregular surfaces and obstacles
  • Longer and wider rolls reduce installation costs
  • Protects waterproofing during and after backfill
  • No sharp edges - safer for installers to handle
  • 95% open for multi-directional flow
  • Will not trap water behind hard, plastic sheet
  • Continuous flow under high loads, including construction vehicle traffic
  • 20 Year performance guarantee 

Enkadrain 3000R products are made with recycled polymers and contribute to LEED points. They are available with a filter fabric on one or two sides. 

*Installation instructions available in English / Spanish 

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