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EZflow French Drain

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EZflow is a gravel-free alternative to a traditional French Drain system. By collecting surface water and redistributing it into the subsoil, EZflow also offers a sustainable solution for management of stormwater run-off.

Each EZflow section contains a 10 foot-long plastic corrugated pipe surrounded by EZflow Poly Rock aggregate structurally engineered to have an increased void space. Pipe and aggregate are enclosed in a strong and durable mesh material. The aggregate is manufactured from 100 percent recycled plastic and the durable structure lasts for more than 100 years. Because thi sproduct is lightweight product, it is estimated to decrease labor by up to 50 percent.