Subsurface

what exactly is Tile Drainage?

Tile drainage is the process of installing underground pipes that help remove excess water from the soil. At Sub-Surface, we use durable corrugated polyethylene (PE) pipes for every installation. The name “tile drainage” comes from the past, when concrete or clay tiles were used instead of modern materials. Today’s systems use perforated plastic pipe, carefully placed at a precise grade below the surface.

How is it installed?

We install tile drainage using advanced, commercially built tile plows guided by GPS technology, with access to multiple satellites at a time. This level of precision ensures every system is installed to perform at its best. But technology is only part of the equation. Successful drainage depends on the skill of the operator, which is why we rely exclusively on highly trained professionals to run our equipment.

Will Tile dry out the soil?

The short answer is no. Without it, the additional water causes the roots to drown due to a lack of oxygen. Once the tile drainage is installed, it only removes excess water, which is occupying airspace in the soil. Tile drainage leaves the “hygroscopic” water behind.

What is the main function?

Tile drainage acts as a “buffer” to excess rainfall by creating room in the soil for water to soak in over time.