Landscape & Urban Design Issue 54 2022 | Page 58

GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

STORMFORM

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SUDS TREE SURROUND

GreenBlue Urban ’ s compact SuDS tree pit surround , StormFormTM – part of the ArborFlow family – has been developed as an effective means of managing surface water run-off through tree pits . Ideal for use in urban areas where space is at a premium , StormFormTM handles extreme rainfall events in urban areas with ease .
With super-fast flow through rates and large storage capacity , StormFormTM is perfect for attenuating peak flows during the most extreme storm events and directing the water right into the tree pit where pollution and further capacity storage is available .
StormFormTM is an ingenious multi-functional system combining stormwater capture and storage , silt / debris capture , root control , primary irrigation and tree grille all in one easy to assemble , robust unit .
Features
• Manufactured from recycled materials
• Galvanised steel gulley and grating
• Integral easy access silt / debris trap
• Range of integral tree grilles available
• Internal ribs for root control
• Integral primary tree irrigation system
• Integral water level indicator
• Stainless steel fixings
Benefits
• Compact , multi-functional unit easy to specify & install
• Attenuates peak water flow rates in extreme rain events
• Non-blocking / easy access inlet grate
• Directs roots downwards
• Prevents soil compaction around rootball
• Supports tree grille securely
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