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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:23 pm
by jason55
Hi

I’m about to build an extension to my bungalow. Currently the rainwater runs directly into the public sewer. To comply with building regs I am planning to build a soakaway in the back garden and direct the rainwater into it. The construction of this is going to be a 1mx1mx1m hole filled with rubble.

Should I line the soakaway walls with a geotextile, i.e Polyfelt TS60?

Would it be adequate to cover over the soakaway top with the same geotextile before covering over with approximately 300mm of topsoil?

Thanks, Jason

Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:45 pm
by bobhughes
Have a look at the detailed explanation about soakaways on the main site. Also the "sticky" at the top of this forum.