SOMTUBE® FTB and DRAINTUBE® FTB are composite drainage elements designed to drain water from the subformation level beneath concrete slabs, replacing traditional granular sub-bases and angled drains.
Designed for continuous operation in the groundwater table; requires connection to a network of drainage trenches and a discharge point (lifting unit).
The needle-punched geotextile combined with a polyethylene film enables pouring a concrete slab directly onto the product without risk of geotextile clogging by concrete laitance.
Applications
Under-slab drainage for industrial and commercial floors, buried structures and any construction requiring groundwater control.
Certifications
SOMTUBE® FTB: technical certificate validated by CCFAT.
DRAINTUBE® FTB/FTP: specifications validated by SOCOTEC; FDES and CSTB technical approval available for certain references.
Key benefits
Up to 45% reduction in installation time.
Drainage, mechanical protection and water barrier in a single product, reducing the number of installation layers.
Flexible, lightweight design for easier installation in corners and confined spaces.
No slab drying time required; economical—no granular drainage layer needed at the bottom.
Can be installed horizontally or vertically on various substrates; contributes to carbon footprint reduction.
Stable after backfilling—no uprooting risk.
Installation & compatibility
Must be connected to a network of drainage trenches and a discharge/lifting unit.
Suitable for permanent exposure to groundwater; compatible with direct concrete pouring thanks to the polyethylene film.
Can be dimensioned by an accredited design office to match site constraints.
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.