Calculations are based on a wall-to-wall installation and taking into consideration the interlock loss of each product, cutting and trimming of the tiles may be necessary in this case. If you are calculating for an island installation, the quantity might be more than needed.
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Rooftop Flooring, Artificial Grass Turf Underlayment, Dog Daycare Underlayment for Artificial Turf, Putting Green Drainage, Playground Drainage
The Roof Open Drainage Tile can provide better drainage for artificial turf areas for putting greens, sports fields, canine areas, playgrounds, and other areas.
This drainage tile is made in the USA with high quality 100% post-manufactured industrial content.
The drainage tile is lightweight at 3.1 pounds per 7 square feet with the 92% air void. Each tile has a thickness of 1 inch and is 32x32 inches in size.
This can be installed over compacted aggregate, concrete, asphalts, and flat rooftops. Requires only a 0.25% slope for effective drainage.
On a nearly completely flat surface (1/2% of 1% slope), Open Drainage Tile will drain 2.85 inches of rainfall in one minute. It could rain over 171 inches in an hour and Open Drainage Tile could drain it. This product is only limited by drainage capacities of the profile above and exit drains below.
This product will expand and contract with temperature changes preventing buckling of the tile.
Drainage for Rooftops
The drainage tile’s vertical and lateral drainage is unmatched, nearly eliminating standing water and moisture trapped on the rooftop and preventing infill migration.
This tile is capable of holding 0.576 gallons of water per square foot if needed until it can evacuate water to the perimeter exit drains. This holding capacity is approximately equal to 6 inches of gravel.
Drainage for Dog Runs and Kennel Areas
When artificial turf is stretched over an aggregate or concrete base, urine and water can’t drain as fast. With the open drainage tile, installed above the base, the urine can drain through quickly. You will be able to flush the area with water more effectively, reducing odors and increasing cleanliness.
Artificial Turf Drainage
Consider adding drainage tiles to artificial turf installations including landscaping, playgrounds, putting greens, and sports fields.
The Open Drainage Tile can improve drainage for synthetic turf installations. By raising the turf off the subbase, creating a 1 inch air void with the drainage tile, allowing the installation area to dry quickly.
Using the drainage tile can also reduce infill migration as rainwater will drain faster and reduce the shifting of infill from slower or improper drainage.
Installing the Open Drainage Tile results in a more stable turf surface area and a more consistent GMAX which is important for sports. This product provides a 14.7% reduction over concrete and a 19% reduction over an aggregate base in GMAX.
Q: I have a small rooftop area that I am trying to cover (12 x 60). I want to cover this with a small section of artificial turf and the rest in one of your other tiles. Do these drainage tiles connect to any of your other tiles?
A: These tiles do not interlock or connect to other types of perforated tiles. You could use the StayLock Perforated Tile under the turf and also as a stand-alone finished surface.
Q: I have IPE wood deck tiles I would like to place on my deck. I need to get some clearance for drainage. Could I put my deck tiles on top of these? Are they flat, and would they puncture the TPO membrane?
A: The open drainage tile may not work with the IPE deck tiles. I suggest working with a rep for a safer solution. If you use the drainage tiles over a rubber roofing membrane, lay down a thick geomesh layer first.
Q: I have a 10x12 deck that I would like to cover with synthetic turf. Would a layer of these tiles between the deck and the turf help prevent water condensation under the turf? The deck is covered with a torch roll membrane. The company that installed it says it is walkable because it is double the thickness they use for roofing, but they say I should be careful with the furniture as it could puncture the membrane. Would these tiles puncture the membrane?
A: These drainage tiles are there to help protect the membrane.
Q: Are the tiles 24''x24''? Can the tiles be cut to fit smaller/different dimensions than the tiles come in? If yes, what do you recommend using to cut the tiles? How does the turf ''attach'' to the tiles, or can it just lay on them? I am looking to buy tiles and then find a suitable turf to place on top that will look nice but not be super high/tall. I have decking that will sit next to the mat + turf combo.
A: These tiles are 2.65 feet by 2.66 feet. Please call to speak with one of our sales reps regarding your installation and turf selection questions.
Q: Does this work with all outdoor turfs? If not, which turf do you recommend for rooftops or balconies?
A: La Jolla works great on rooftop applications. As far as going over the drainage tiles, you loose-lay the turf over the tiles and secure it around the edges.
Q: Does this product have adjustable feet for leveling?
A: It does not.
Q: Can these tiles endure the cold and freeze/thaw of a Wisconsin winter?
A: Yes, these tiles can endure extreme temperatures like that.
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Cynthia M. (SC)
10/15/2024
It took me months of searching for drain core tiles and I was thrilled to find you!! The tiles arrived yesterday and I spent the day installing them. They were so easy to install and cut to size and now we have wall to wall turf on the screened in porch! Our kitties are in their paradise and we LOVE the space!! Thank you so much for the help with this project!!
Sergei (Charlotte, NC)
06/13/2020
Works great on roof terrace!
Customer Rating:
10/15/2024
It took me months of searching for drain core tiles and I was thrilled to find you!! The tiles arrived yesterday and I spent the day installing them. They were so easy to install and cut to size and now we have wall to wall turf on the screened in porch! Our kitties are in their paradise and we LOVE the space!! Thank you so much for the help with this project!!
Cynthia M.
SC
Customer Rating:
06/13/2020
Works great on roof terrace!
Sergei
Charlotte, NC
Customer Rating:
06/03/2022
Great service and knowledge to help me get the right product for my rooftop bar project
Ross
DALTON, GA
Customer Rating:
10/08/2020
When I first saw how small the packages were, I was a little worried. But then I saw how efficiently they stacked, and I was very impressed.
They are pretty sturdy, can actually bear weight which is what I cared about. The plastic used I wish was a bit thicker, but that would add to the overall cost. I love how they interlock with each other.
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