Dimple Drainage Board

Dimple Drainage Board2026-04-13T18:55:54+05:30

Shivoham Fabtech manufactures high-performance HDPE Dimpled Drainage Boards (also known as Dimple Mats or Drainage Sheets)—an impermeable, vacuum-formed polymeric barrier engineered to relieve hydrostatic pressure and physically protect structural waterproofing systems.

Built to withstand massive earth pressures, our Dimple Drainage Board is manufactured from virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) molded into a continuous pattern of raised geometric dimples (studs). When placed against a subterranean concrete wall, these dimples create a permanent, high-volume air gap between the structure and the surrounding wet soil.

This continuous void space breaks the capillary wicking of moisture and allows groundwater to depressurize and drain rapidly down to the perimeter footing system. Available with a thermally bonded non-woven geotextile filter, the dimple board prevents soil fines from clogging the drainage gap, ensuring your basements, tunnels, and retaining walls remain permanently dry and structurally sound.

Dimpled Drainage Board – Available Range

Dimpled Drainage Boards are available in multiple configurations to suit varying burial depths and compressive loads. We manufacture customized dimple heights for specific flow capacities, available strictly as impermeable protection boards or laminated with non-woven geotextiles for active soil filtration. Configuration: Single Board or Non Woven Geotextile Laminated (Geocomposite)

Dimple Heights

8mm • 10mm • 15mm • 20mm

Dimpled Drainage Board — Technical & Performance Properties

Absolute Hydrostatic Relief

Water pressure is the primary cause of subterranean structural cracks. The rigid 3D dimple structure creates an unstoppable gravity-fed drainage plane. It rapidly channels heavy inbound groundwater directly down to the weeping tiles or footer drains, entirely stripping hydrostatic pressure away from the concrete wall.

Waterproofing Membrane Protection

During construction backfilling, sharp gravel, rocks, and heavy compaction machinery can easily puncture expensive liquid or sheet-applied waterproofing membranes. The tough, rigid HDPE dimple board acts as an impenetrable physical shield, guaranteeing the underlying primary waterproofing envelope is never compromised.

High Compressive Strength

Engineered for deep-burial earth pressures, our heavy-gauge HDPE dimple drainage boards resist structural collapse and maintain a functional drainage void under massive soil overburden. This prevents the dimples from crushing flat — a common failure in cheap, thin-gauge plastics buried behind deep basement and retaining walls. 

Why do Engineers Specify Drainage Dimple Board?

Built for Infrastructure That Lasts

Modern civil and commercial structures demand foundation protection that will outlive the building itself. Shivoham Fabtech’s Dimple Board provides a brutal, physical defense against water ingress and backfill damage.

Rapid Installation

Supplied in wide, continuous macroscopic rolls, the dimple board is rapidly unrolled and mechanically fastened directly to walls or laid flat over foundation decks. It bridges minor cracks and imperfections in the concrete, accelerating construction schedules.

Longer Service Life

Manufactured strictly from chemically inert, high-density polyethylene, the boards will not rot, degrade, or dissolve in highly acidic or alkaline soils. They provide permanent, lifetime protection to concrete structures buried in aggressive subterranean environments.

Lower Project Cost

By replacing thick, highly engineered gravel drainage chimneys against foundation walls, dimple boards eliminate massive logistical hauling and material costs. A single roll provides thousands of liters of drainage capacity without a single truckload of crushed stone.

Where Is Drainage Dimple Board Used?

Applications in Civil Infrastructure

Installed vertically against the exterior of deep commercial or residential basements. It physically protects the primary waterproofing membrane from backfill damage and channels groundwater directly into the perimeter drain, keeping subterranean spaces bone-dry.

Deployed horizontally beneath green roofs and massive concrete planter boxes. It stores a precise amount of water in the inverted dimples (cups) for plant hydration during droughts, while draining excess heavy rainfall away from the structural roof deck to prevent overloading.

Used as a critical primary drainage and waterproofing protection layer against the excavated rock face or shotcrete in deep tunnel construction, routing continuous subterranean water flow safely around the inner tunnel lining.

Common Question

frequently asked questions

What is the composition of Shivoham Fabtech Dimpled Drainage Board?2026-03-27T18:10:12+05:30

Our Dimple Board is manufactured from premium, virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) that is vacuum-formed to create a uniform pattern of raised dimples. Depending on the application, it can be supplied as a standalone impermeable protection barrier or thermally bonded to a high-permittivity non-woven geotextile.

What is the standard roll size and packaging for Dimple Boards?2026-03-27T18:10:46+05:30

HDPE Dimple Boards are typically supplied in continuous rolls measuring 20 to 30 meters in length and up to 2 meters in width. The wide roll format minimizes the number of vertical overlapping seams during installation, accelerating deployment and improving systemic waterproofing.

How do I specify the correct Dimple Board configuration for my project?2026-03-27T18:11:20+05:30

Every structure has specific drainage and burial pressure requirements. While Shivoham Fabtech provides comprehensive technical data sheets (TDS), the exact dimple height (e.g., 8mm vs 20mm), required flow capacity, and required compressive strength must be specified by your project’s structural or geotechnical engineer based on extreme soil loads.

Are Dimpled Drainage Boards supplied domestically and internationally?2026-03-27T18:12:08+05:30

Yes. As a primary manufacturer, Shivoham Fabtech supplies custom-engineered HDPE Dimple Board rolls directly to major commercial infrastructure projects pan-India and to international export markets.

For domestic enquiries: info@shivoham.tech

For export enquiries: export@shivoham.tech

Call: +91 98251 29394

Quality & Testing Certifications

Our products undergo rigorous testing at NABL accredited laboratories to certify puncture resistance, compressive strength (crush resistance), and in-plane flow capacities, ensuring full compliance with stringent commercial waterproofing and geotechnical standards.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Geogrid Manufacturing
ISO 14001 Certification for Geogrid Manufacturing
ISO 45001 Certification for Geogrid Manufacturing

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