How do I know what size my soakaway needs to be? July 12, 2021You’ll find soakaway crates in an assortment of sizes here at Cotterill Civils – but do you know which one to choose?
What is a silt filter chamber and why do I need one? April 28, 2021Silt filter chambers are set upstream of a soakaway crate. It is designed to prevent silt, soil, sediment, metals or pesticides from entering and damaging the water storage system, and acts like a...
What’s the difference between a Vortex and Orifice Flow Control system? November 19, 2020Vortex Flow Control Valves and Orifice Flow Control Chambers are used to support the management of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Both systems are highly effective but if you’re considering which...
Beginner’s guide to soakaway crates September 15, 2020One way to manage the flow of stormwater runoff and reduce the risk of flooding is through the use of soakaway crates. Here’s a useful guide to what they are...
Beginners Guide to Silt Traps July 20, 2020 So you know you need to install a silt trap but you’re not exactly sure what its purpose is. To bring you up to speed, we’ve created this simple guide.
How to undertake a water table test? December 17, 2019With water levels fluctuating more erratically in recent years due to an increase in extreme wet weather, it is vital that water table levels are reviewed when considering building structures.
