DrainStar® 5X

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Drainstar® 5X

Multi-Composite Drainage and Protection Board

Drainstar® 5X

Multi-Composite Drainage and Protection Board

A high-density polyethylene dimple board with integrated filter fabric, designed to control ground water and provide excellent protection to residential and light commercial foundations by diffusing hydrostatic head pressures and serving as a protection course. DrainStar® 5X is ideal for shallow foundations less than 16 ft (4.9 M), as well as foundations constructed with insulated concrete forms.

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Benefits of Using Drainstar® 5X in Your Next Project

Speeds & Simplifies

Eliminates the need for a separate protection course

Added Protection

Provides an uninterrupted flow plane, eliminating the opportunity for hydrostatic pressure to form against a wall

Easy Installation

Lightweight and simple to install

Drainstar® 5X Is Best For

Shallow foundation walls
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Prefabricated tilt-up walls
Retaining walls

Poured and precast walls

Product Properties

ASTM D1777: Thickness	0.313 in (8 mm)
ASTM D4716: In-Plane Flow Rate	10 gpm/ft (277 Lpm/m)
Compressive Strength	6700 psf (320 kNm²)
Dimensions	6' x 50' (1.8 x 15.2 M)

Drainstar® 5X Resources

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Data Sheet

Technical Bulletin

Comparing Drainstar® 5X

	Drainstar® 5X	DrainStar® Wall Drain	TREMDrain™ NW
ASTM D1777: Thickness	0.313 in (8 mm)	.25 in	¼ in (6.35 mm)
ASTM D4716: In-Plane Flow Rate	10 gpm/ft (277 Lpm/m)	12.5 gmp/ft (155 Lpm/m)	12.5 gpm/ft (155 Lpm/M)
Compressive Strength	6700 psf (320 kNm²)	9000 psf (431 kPa)	11,000 lb/ft² (527 kPa)
Dimensions	6' x 50' (1.8 x 15.2 M)	4’ x 50’ (1.2 x 15.2 M)	4' x 50' (1.2 x 15.2 M)