EXPOL QuickDrain - The no-scoria drainage solution. Lightweight, sustainable, and highly effective drainage aggregate for all construction applications.
Traditional scoria drainage has significant limitations:
EXPOL QuickDrain provides superior performance:
Advanced drainage technology that outperforms traditional solutions
High flow rates and excellent void ratio for effective water management
Environmentally friendly replacement for traditional scoria drainage
Significantly lighter than scoria, reducing transport costs and installation effort
Easy to handle and install, speeding up construction timelines
Versatile drainage solution for multiple construction and landscaping applications
Perimeter drainage around building foundations
Subsurface drainage for sports facilities and playing fields
Garden and landscape drainage applications
Road and infrastructure drainage systems
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 15-25 kg/m³ | AS/NZS Standards |
| Compressive Strength | 100-150 kPa | AS/NZS Standards |
| Void Ratio | 95%+ | AS/NZS Standards |
| Permeability | High | AS/NZS Standards |
| Frost Resistance | Excellent | AS/NZS Standards |
| Chemical Resistance | Inert | AS/NZS Standards |
Verified specifications for EXPOL's two recycled-polystyrene drainage products, as published on their individual product pages and datasheets.
| Specification | StyroDrain | QuickDrain |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS) | HDPE plastic, recycled polystyrene aggregate and PET fibre |
| Form | Sheet, 2400 mm x 1200 mm x 90 mm | Cylindrical drainage pipe, 2.5 m lengths, ~200 mm diameter, 110 mm pipe external diameter |
| Density | 11 kg/m³ | Not published |
| Typical use | Drainage and membrane protection on retaining walls, limited-access sites | Perimeter drainage around foundations, waterlogged backyards, retaining walls |
| Recycled content | 100% | Contains recycled content; fully recyclable at end of life |
| Warranty / service life | 20-year warranty (EXPOL EPS Foam Insulation Products) | 50+ years, subject to correct design and installation |
Source: EXPOL StyroDrain Technical Data Sheet (September 2022) and the EXPOL StyroDrain and QuickDrain product pages. Contact the EXPOL Tech Team for project-specific design.
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