Top 5 advantages of Drainpanel over gravel

Gravel is an integral part of the construction industry and one of the most commonly used draining materials. It is also bulky and heavy, requiring massive amounts of the unsustainably sourced material, transportation, and mechanical equipment. Drainpanel provides a more sustainable and more profitable alternative because it was engineered with the above issues in mind. Below are its top 5 advantages. Versatility Unlike gravel, Drainpanel is designed for multitasking. It can be used for both rainwater infiltration and retention for reuse, depending on the type of geotextile used to cover the basin. 96 % retention capacity Drainpanel has a 3 times greater void ratio than gravel. This makes it able to retain more water with a basin size, replacing tons of unsustainable material with nothing but air. Manual handling Drainpanel is lightweight. With only 10 kg per module, it can be handled and installed manually, with no power tools and mechanical lifting equipment. Efficient logistics and storage Thanks to it being stackable, Drainpanel requires 75 fewer truckloads than gravel for a 450 m3 basin. This reduces storage space and provides more efficient logistics, making great savings in transport. Easy inspection While gravel offers no inspection possibilities, Drainpanel is made of hollow plastic that can be easily accessed for maintenance through system inspection points.

Allianz Cloud – Drainpanel stormwater management solution

Allianz Cloud is one of the biggest and most known multi-purpose sports halls in Milan. It is located in an urban, high-traffic area on the northwest of the city, prone to rainstorm flooding due to many underground streams. Alianz arena grew over the years and can now host up to 5,500 people, which required additional traffic and parking infrastructure. Like in most highly visited places, this created drainage and flooding issues, especially during heavy rainfalls.We are proud that our Drainpanel proved perfect for building an efficient, high-capacity stormwater management system, able to prevent future flooding and maintenance costs in this important location. Drainpanel elements were laminated in 7 levels to create 4 underground infiltration basins of a 1,6 m height and a total 400 m3 volume.Along with achieving effective rainwater and flooding management, Drainpanel delivered additional advantages that were crucial for this huge and busy construction site:Its stackability made the logistics easy, demanding less transport and storage than traditional materials,The lightness of the elements made manual handling possible, minimizing the need for cranes and heavy machinery,Its high load resistance made it suitable for congested traffic areas subjected to heavy vehicles,It enabled faster construction, lowering the overall building cost,Along with providing a high capacity water accumulation on the site, it improved the flooding resilience and the sustainability of the surrounding urban area as well.

Drainpanel: 96 % rainwater retention volume

Drainpanel is our rainwater management solution for the creation of underground basins, which has 96 % water retention capacity. The basin accumulates excess precipitation and gradually releases water into the surrounding ground. High accumulation capacity makes it more than 3 times efficient than gravel and other traditional solutions. Design and dimensioning of the suitable underground basin depend on the project requirements, built environment, local weather parameters on rainfall, as well as characteristics of the soil. With the help of our experts, correctly designed Drainpanel basin can protect buildings from water damage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the revenue of the real estate. That way, the widespread use of Drainpanel could enhance resilience and reduce the costs of flood damage that exceed $40 billion worldwide annually.