Storm Drain Repair Solutions with HMI
As buildings and infrastructure age, they often require repairs and restoration. While storm drains and culvert designs can withstand the pressures of flooding and torrential rains, they’re not invincible. Consistent pressures from time, temperature fluctuations and heavy traffic lead to flaws like cracks and reduced water impermeability.
Infiltration (unintentional water inflow into infrastructure) and exfiltration (unregulated water egress) can have significant effects.
The Hidden Cost of Groundwater Infiltration
Challenges like drainage infiltration into cracked storm drains and culverts can significantly impact infiltration and inflow (I&I), increasing wastewater volumes by about 40% to 50%. This infiltration and wastewater increase leads to:
- Structural collapse: Exfiltration causes soil erosion, leading to collapsed drains, culverts and infrastructure.
- Treatment overwhelm: Water inflow and infiltration swell wastewater volumes beyond what treatment plants can manage.
- System inefficiencies: Excess water may exceed stormwater systems’ designated capacities, leading to collapse.
- Pollutant release: During storms, inflow volumes may push untreated wastewater into the environment.
Identify the Problem and Fix It — Without Excavation
Whether waterproofing a storm drain or repairing damage to the main culvert structure, traditional techniques would require excavation or replacing the damaged structure. HMI’s trenchless repair options empower on-site repairs and eliminate excavation. Restore infrastructure, extend system lifespans and prevent I&I with high-performance Soil Link™ grouts and polyurethane foams.
For rapid waterproofing, you could opt for Soil Link™ single-component hydro-activated polyurethane, while Soil Link™ acrylate grout is ideal for improving soil stability. HMI has the perfect product for various industries and companies, including:
- Foundation repair companies
- Municipalities
- Utilities
- General contractors
- Property managers
- Commercial and industrial facility owners
Any business or utility provider needing to repair infiltration or cracked culverts can benefit from our products.
Why Choose Soil Link™ Chemical Grouts and Foams From HMI?
From securing a manhole against water infiltration to ensuring structural integrity, HMI products serve many applications, including:
- Rehabilitating manholes
- Repairing cracked storm drains and culverts
- Stabilizing soil beneath and around infrastructure
- Waterproofing manhole lids and critical infrastructure
Our products offer significant advantages, including:
- Durability: Our grouts and polyurethane products provide consistent performance under pressure.
- Lifespan: You can trust our products to offer long-lasting solutions, extending infrastructure lifespan.
- Efficiency: Simplify repairs and eliminate disruption with our efficient, noninvasive installation techniques.
- Versatility: Our products have adjustable viscosities and drying times, allowing you to tailor solutions to your jobsite.
- Stability: When you work with our grouts and foams, you can permanently stabilize soils around critical infrastructure.
- Sealability: Our grouts and foams fill cracks and ingress points of all sizes, creating a trustworthy watertight seal.
- Affordability: Unlike full excavations or replacements, our products often offer a cost-effective solution.
Protect Your System With Proven HMI Solutions
HMI has over 50 years of experience in delivering reliable, innovative solutions for contractors, builders and service providers. From infiltration and inflow to soil instability, failing infrastructure and settling foundations, we have a chemical grout or polyurethane foam to meet your needs.
Don’t let l&l develop into complete structural collapse. Contact HMI today for a tailored solution for your infrastructure needs.