Keep Footing Drains Flowing & Help Prevent Soil Clogging
Protect your foundation drainage system with Sandbaggy's 4 oz Non-Woven Footing Drain Filter Fabric. Designed to help prevent soil and sediment from clogging drainage gravel and perforated pipes while allowing groundwater to flow through.
Ideal for footing drains, foundation perimeter drainage, and basement drainage systems. This durable, American-made geotextile fabric helps maintain separation between soil and drainage stone for long-lasting performance.
Features
- Ideal for Footing Drains: Designed for use in foundation perimeter drainage systems to help filter soil and sediment.
- Helps Prevent Clogging: Keeps surrounding soil from mixing with drainage gravel and entering perforated drain pipes.
- High Flow Rate – 140 GPM/ft²: Allows fast water pass-through while helping filter soil fines.
- Versatile Foundation Applications: Suitable for footing drains, exterior basement drainage, and other below-grade drainage systems.
- Made In The USA: Manufactured in America with dependable quality standards.
- 50+ Year Buried Lifespan: When covered with at least 3 inches of material and protected from UV exposure.
- Meets Industry Standards: NTPEP compliant and meets applicable AASHTO standards.
Specs
- Fabric Weight: 4 oz
- Material: Non Woven Polypropylene
- Construction: Double Punched - Needle Punched
- Color: Black
- Flow Rate: 140 GPM/ft²
- Tensile Strength: Approx. 100 lbs
- Width Options: 18 in to 17.5 ft
- Roll Lengths: 50 ft to 360 ft
- Compliance: NTPEP compliant, meets applicable AASHTO standards
- Size Tolerance: Approx. ±5%
Important Product Details
- 50+ Year Lifespan: Applies when fabric is buried under at least 3 inches of gravel, mulch, or similar cover material and protected from sunlight.
- UV Exposure Reduces Lifespan: Like most geotextiles, long-term direct sun exposure shortens service life.
- Installation Tip: Overlap seams adequately and fully surround gravel zones for best filtration performance.
FAQ
Can this fabric be used for footing drains?
Yes! Sandbaggy's 4 oz non-woven filter fabric can be used for footing drains to help prevent soil and sediment from clogging the drainage system.
Should footing drain gravel be wrapped in filter fabric?
Filter fabric is commonly installed around footing drain gravel to separate the surrounding soil from the drainage stone and help prevent clogging.
Can this fabric be used around basement foundations?
Yes. It's suitable for many exterior basement foundation drainage applications where soil filtration and gravel separation are needed.
Should footing drain gravel be wrapped in filter fabric?
Filter fabric is commonly installed around footing drain gravel to separate the surrounding soil from the drainage stone and help prevent clogging.
Is the landscaping fabric water permeable?
Yes. This highly porous landscape fabric offers a high flow rate of 140 GPM/ft², allowing water to move through while helping retain surrounding soil particles.
How long does geotextile fabric last underground?
When buried and protected from UV exposure, this fabric can last 50+ years.
How does this compare to Mirafi 140N, Propex Geotex 401, or Hanes Geo TerraTex N04.5?
These are other non-woven geotextile fabrics used in drainage applications. Compare flow rates, strength, and project requirements before choosing fabric for footing drains.
Can homeowners use this or is it only for contractors?
Both. Homeowners use it for residential footing drains and foundation drainage projects, while contractors use it for residential and commercial drainage systems.