Reluctance
2021-07-06 16:21:12
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Hello, last year we moved into our new building and this year we took care of the outdoor areas: terrace, driveway, etc. - and among other things also the infiltration of rainwater ([discharge via sewer is not allowed, infiltration must take place on the property itself]).
For this, we hired a landscaping company that installed an infiltration trench ([plastic, 6000 liters]) for us. The water from the roof/gutters is directed into this, and it is supposed to infiltrate into the ground.
After the recent rainy days, we noticed that the soil around the trench is sinking slightly. Digging up the area showed that huge cavities had formed in the soil around the trench. The landscaper now says he wants to fill these with soil once the ground is completely dry.
So far, I have never dealt with topics like soil composition, etc., but after this incident, I researched a bit more closely: our soil is very clayey. According to the soil report, the soil mainly consists of till marl - and as I have now read, this is not at all permeable and is basically completely unsuitable for an infiltration trench.
Does anyone have experience with this? What does this mean for the infiltration trench? Will everything eventually sink completely? Could it become dangerous for the house ([the trench is about 3 to 4 meters away from the house])? Can we leave everything as it is and just fill the cavities in the soil or does the entire trench have to be removed?
I would be happy if someone could say something about this. Maybe someone has an idea how to save the whole thing.
For this, we hired a landscaping company that installed an infiltration trench ([plastic, 6000 liters]) for us. The water from the roof/gutters is directed into this, and it is supposed to infiltrate into the ground.
After the recent rainy days, we noticed that the soil around the trench is sinking slightly. Digging up the area showed that huge cavities had formed in the soil around the trench. The landscaper now says he wants to fill these with soil once the ground is completely dry.
So far, I have never dealt with topics like soil composition, etc., but after this incident, I researched a bit more closely: our soil is very clayey. According to the soil report, the soil mainly consists of till marl - and as I have now read, this is not at all permeable and is basically completely unsuitable for an infiltration trench.
Does anyone have experience with this? What does this mean for the infiltration trench? Will everything eventually sink completely? Could it become dangerous for the house ([the trench is about 3 to 4 meters away from the house])? Can we leave everything as it is and just fill the cavities in the soil or does the entire trench have to be removed?
I would be happy if someone could say something about this. Maybe someone has an idea how to save the whole thing.