At Real Tuff Builders our Stone aggregate is perfect for filling a soakaway for land and garden drainage.

What is a soakaway?

A soakaway  is a reservoir embedded in the ground, into which rainwater or pre-filtered water from a biological treatment system is drained. It collects wastewater and then gradually seeps it into the ground.

There are generally two types of soakaways – made of plastic or concrete rings. The first type is usually shaped like a bell, although there are also simpler models that look like pipes. The wells are bottomless, and often have holes at their ends to further improve water distribution. A lid with a vent protrudes above the ground.

An important element of a soakaway is the drainage layer, i.e. several levels of crushed stone of different sizes. Its task is final filtering of the accumulated water so that it does not pose a threat to the groundwater. The top layer of drainage is made of larger elements, e.g. stones or pebbles. The next levels should be made of finer and finer crushed stone. The last layer should be gravel and sand.