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[[File:Gravel.jpg|thumb|medium sized granular, free from fines]]
 
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In [[bioretention]] systems a choking layer of ≥ 100 mm is the recommended method to prevent migration of finer [[filter media]] into an underlying reservoir of [[Reservoir gravel|coarse aggregate]].
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In [[bioretention]] systems a choker layer of ≥ 100 mm depth is the recommended method to prevent migration of finer [[filter media]] into the underlying [[Reservoir gravel|storage reservoir aggregate]].
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These same mid-sized granular materials are recommended for use in [[Stormwater planter]] underdrains and may be useful in the fine grading of foundations courses for [[permeable pavements]].
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Suitable materials include:
 
Suitable materials include:
 
;High performance bedding (HPB)
 
;High performance bedding (HPB)
:Clean, angular aggregate screened to between 6 - 10 mm. Widely available and designed specifically for drainage applications. Free from fines by definition.   
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:Clean, angular aggregate screened to between 6 and 10 mm. Widely available and designed specifically for drainage applications. Free from fines by definition.   
 
;HL 6
 
;HL 6
:Is a clean, angular aggregate screened between 10 - 20 mm. Free from fines by definition.  
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:Is a clean, angular aggregate screened between 10 and 20 mm. Free from fines by definition.  
 
;Pea Gravel
 
;Pea Gravel
:Rounded natural aggregate, screened between 5 - 15 mm, and washed free from fines.  
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:Rounded natural aggregate, screened between 5 and 15 mm, and washed free from fines.  
  
In most scenarios, a [[geotextiles|geotextile]] layer is unnecessary and have been associated with rapid decline and clogging in some circumstances.  
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In most scenarios, a [[geotextiles|geotextile]] layer is unnecessary and has been associated with rapid decline and [[Clogging#Filter fabric|clogging]] in some circumstances.  
 
[[category: materials]]
 
[[category: materials]]

Latest revision as of 18:05, 6 August 2020

medium sized granular, free from fines

In bioretention systems a choker layer of ≥ 100 mm depth is the recommended method to prevent migration of finer filter media into the underlying storage reservoir aggregate. These same mid-sized granular materials are recommended for use in Stormwater planter underdrains and may be useful in the fine grading of foundations courses for permeable pavements.

Suitable materials include:

High performance bedding (HPB)
Clean, angular aggregate screened to between 6 and 10 mm. Widely available and designed specifically for drainage applications. Free from fines by definition.
HL 6
Is a clean, angular aggregate screened between 10 and 20 mm. Free from fines by definition.
Pea Gravel
Rounded natural aggregate, screened between 5 and 15 mm, and washed free from fines.

In most scenarios, a geotextile layer is unnecessary and has been associated with rapid decline and clogging in some circumstances.