Why EZ-Flow Drainage Systems Beat Gravel Trenches Every Time

When it comes to keeping your crawl space dry, not all drainage systems are created equal.

You’ve probably heard of traditional gravel trench drains — the old-school method using perforated pipe surrounded by rock. And while they’ve been around for decades, they come with real limitations.

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we use EZ-Flow® drainage systems because they’re cleaner, faster to install, and more effective long-term.

Here’s why EZ-Flow beats gravel trenching hands down — every single time.

💧 What Is EZ-Flow?

EZ-Flow is a pre-engineered drainage solution that combines:

• Perforated piping

• Aggregate (rock substitute)

• Durable mesh fabric

All in one self-contained, lightweight product. Instead of digging deep, filling trenches with rock, and manually placing pipe, EZ-Flow is a one-step install that flows water faster and cleaner.

🪨 What’s Wrong with Gravel Trenches?

Gravel systems used to be the go-to — but they’ve got real drawbacks:

❌ Slower to Install

They require deeper excavation and more manual labor to haul, spread, and layer gravel properly.

❌ Prone to Clogging

Soil, clay, and silt can slip between the gravel, eventually clogging the pipe and reducing flow over time.

❌ Messier Work Area

Gravel work leaves behind debris and disturbance to landscaping or crawl space layout.

❌ Harder to Maintain

If anything goes wrong, it’s tough to isolate the issue without tearing up the whole system.

✅ Why EZ-Flow Is the Better Choice

✔️ Faster Installation

EZ-Flow comes ready to go — no gravel, fewer steps, and cleaner results. We can often install in a single day.

✔️ Built-in Filtration

The mesh fabric keeps soil and debris out while letting water flow freely into the pipe — no clogging.

✔️ Lightweight & Flexible

Much easier to install around piers, joists, and obstacles in tight crawl spaces.

✔️ Designed for Performance

Water moves through faster and with less resistance, reducing buildup and keeping your crawl dry.

✔️ Long-Term Durability

No loose rock to settle, shift, or wash out. EZ-Flow holds its shape and performs consistently.

🏠 When Should You Use EZ-Flow?

If your home has:

• Standing water in the crawl space

• Soft, saturated ground around piers

• Mold, mildew, or wood rot signs

• A failed or clogged gravel trench

• Poor exterior grading or field runoff nearby

…then it’s time to look at EZ-Flow.

We typically install it alongside sump pumps, vapor barriers, and full encapsulations — but it can be done as a standalone upgrade too.

🛠️ Ready for the Smart Fix?

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we don’t do “good enough” — we do what works and lasts. That’s why we stand behind our EZ-Flow drainage installs with a lifetime transferable warranty.

📍 Serving all of Arkansas

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📞 (501) 284-9330

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Don’t settle for old-school drainage. Go EZ. Go PierPoint.