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Trench Lining with Geotextile Fabric

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There won’t be any ponding on this patio! Water is going to wicked away like a water slide!!

What happens here

Once the PVC pipe system is in place, a durable black geotextile fabric (also known as drainage fabric) is unrolled and carefully draped into the trench. This fabric lines the bottom and sides of the trench, covering the pipes. Its purpose is to create a barrier that prevents soil and sediment from entering and clogging the drainage pipes and the gravel layer, while still allowing water to freely percolate into the system.

Goal: A layer of black geotextile fabric is laid over the installed pipes and along the trench walls to prevent soil infiltration while allowing water to pass through.

Tools and materials

  • Geotextile Fabric