What is a KERB drain?

What is a KERB drain?

Combined drainage kerbing is used on highways, streets, carriageways, roundabouts and car parks for the dual purposes of delineation and leading rainwater off the road. Inlet holes in the one- or two-part kerbs allow surface water to run off quickly into appropriate drainage systems.

How deep are ACO drains?

For projects where the Aco Drive Drain will be trafficked by vehicles fairly regularly, a bed of 100m depth should be used.

How do you lay a plastic ACO Drain?

How to install an ACO drain

1. Step 1: Prepare the area. Excavate a neat trench at the installation site to the depth and width of your chosen ACO drain.
2. Step 2: Lay a firm base.
3. Step 3: Prepare the ACO Drain outlet.
4. Step 4: Assemble the components.
5. Step 5: Prepare for backfilling.
6. Step 6: Complete the installation of ACO Drain.

How does an ACO Drain work?

The Aco Drive Drain system is a surface drain. It collects water from the surface of a pavement and directs it into an underground drain that, in turn, directs it elsewhere, to the main Surface Water sewer, a nearby ditch or watercourse, a soakaway or other suitable SUDS system.

What is KERB and its types?

Kerbs are the component of a city road. The meaning of kerbs or curbs is a barrier or boundary. But in highway engineering, it indicates the boundary between the pavement and shoulder or sometimes island or footpath or car parking space. kerbs are generally constructed of cut stone or cement concrete slabs.

What are ACO channels?

ACO Drainage, Channel Drainage or Linear Drainage is a method of draining surface water from hard surfaces such as tarmac or paving, using a long narrow drain covered by a grating which drains water along its entire length.

Can ACO drains be laid level?

Slopes are unnecessary A common misconception is the belief that a slope is needed for water to drain effectively. However, this is not necessary. As long as the channel is laid flat and level, the water will be able to flow, providing the outlet is below the level of the channel.

Do channel drains need to be sloped?

When it comes to the in-floor draining system, your floors must have a slope that allows water to flow to the drain channel. With this system, you need a two-sloped floor to let it work properly. You can use this system for outdoor and indoor commercial, residential, and industrial applications as well.

Do ACO drains have a fall?

Domestic Channel Drains do not have a built in fall, they are made level. Most people using channel drain around their homes tend to use it on a driveway, often in front of a garage.

Do ACO drains need a fall?

A common misconception is the belief that a slope is needed for water to drain effectively. However, this is not necessary. As long as the channel is laid flat and level, the water will be able to flow, providing the outlet is below the level of the channel.

What are the different types of ACO kerbdrain?

ACO KerbDrain has a range of units to match HB1, HB2 and 45° splayed profiles, and a selection of depths and lengths to meet the hydraulic and performance requirements of many highway or drainage schemes. Also available is ACO Shallow KerbDrain for use in applications with restricted construction depths.

What is the ACO kerbdrain ® 280 splay system?

Whether you are installing products manually or mechanically to meet the HSE guidelines for kerb laying, the ACO KerbDrain ® 280 Splay system provides a solution with the main units supplied in either 500mm or 1000mm lengths.

What are ACO sport® surrounding kerbs?

ACO SPORT®surrounding kerbs are used to distinguish between areas of vegetation or paved areas and artificial surfaces, for example on the outer edge of a running track or as a perimeter around synthetic sports surfaces.

Why choose ACO sport®drainage systems?

ACO SPORT®drainage systems for running tracks not only offer a drainage facility, but also provide the necessary perimeter around the edge of the track, making them an ideal combination. The 5 cm high covers, which can be stationary or mobile, comply with IAAF guidelines and national standards for inner track surrounds.