Maintainable Weep Hole System
US PAT #7,615,148, US PAT #10,124,281, US PAT #10,731,317
Why do retaining walls fail?
Lack of proper drainage is the most common cause of retaining wall
failure. Drainage and soil filtration are vital to designing walls and maximizing
their service life. Retaining wall drainage systems serve two functions. First,
they drain the water (hydrostatic) pressure from behind the wall and, second,
they stop soil from eroding through the drains (soil filtration). When drainage
systems clog and fail, excessive water (hydrostatic) pressures builds up on the
retaining wall. Eventually, the retaining wall will show signs of destress.
Sustainable Weep Hole Filters are the perfect solution.
Water always Wins:
Earth Retaining Structures (ERS) are failing daily due to clogged or insufficient drainage
systems. JET Filter System will help protect your investment and avoid costly repairs.
Water always seeks the easiest path to flow. Therefore, drainage systems must
always be the “easiest path”. Traditional retaining wall drainage systems are
installed behind the wall, buried under the soil. Over time, drainage
performance decreases as soil particles begin to clog the filter fabric. Once
clogged, the drainage system stops being the “easiest path”. At this point, water
will find another path or backup behind the wall. Fixing failed drainage systems
buried behind the wall require costly excavation.
What are Sustainable Weep Hole Filters?
Sustainable Weep Hole Filters by JET Filter System provide drainage and soil
filtration. Installed through the front of any new or existing retaining wall,
Sustainable Weep Hole Filters help prevent failure as they reduce water pressure
and prevent soil loss. Most importantly, Sustainable Weep Hole Filters are
always easily maintained, they can extend the life of your valuable investment.
Weep Hole Filters can be installed on seawalls, bulkheads, bridge abutments,
wing walls, stormwater channels, box culverts, dam spillways and even
underground parking garages. They are the perfect solution for concrete walls,
all types of sheet pile (steel, vinyl, aluminum, composite, etc), MSE walls and
even wooden bulkheads.
Prevent The Leading Cause of Wall Failure:
Excessive Buildup of Hydrostatic Water Pressure & Soil Erosion
Providing Drainage and Geotextile Soil Filtration