PERMA BASINS
Perma Basins
are a patented basin of Turf Drainage Company of America. This catch basin not only collects surface water, but has permeable sidewalls to collect seepage water around the basin as well. The basins come in many different models. Standard units range from 18” to 6 feet deep, and can be custom made to any size. Perma Basins are specified by architects on new projects, as well as used by superintendents wherever a drainage basin needs to be added or replaced.
Perma Basins - Existing Courses
Perma Basins
are the ideal basins for a superintendent to use on in-house drainage projects. The easy installation makes them ideal for replacing older plastic basins that tend to “trash over” because of narrow openings. Perma Basins will not only collect surface water like other basins, but are designed to firm the soil profile up around the basin with their permeable sidewalls. No other basin provides the flexibility of a Perma Basin. Different models are available depending upon the depth needed to collect seepage water, but all models have the “universal sleeves” that allow the installer to connect 4” to 8” pipe without having to use special fittings. Seepage drainage collection lines and solid pipe outfall pipes can be graded through the same sleeve. They are made of cast aluminum, have a clean appearance, as well as the largest grate opening in the industry to help reduce the “trashing over” from grass clipping that is common with other types of basins.
Perma Basins - New Construction
Perma Basins have become a popular item with architects for new construction projects, including being specified by the PGA Tour on 10 different TPC courses. Because they are designed from the beginning to have permeable sidewalls, they help to firm the areas up around the drainage basin. They not only are easy for contractors to install, but when the project is completed, they are the easiest basin for a superintendent to add drainage to in the future.
