Technical Support Services & Professional Consultative Offerings

BARR Plastics helps municipalities, developers, engineers, and contractors reduce stormwater risk with expert guidance, engineered support, and high-performance modular systems like GRAF EcoBloc.

From early planning to post-installation maintenance, our team works as an extension of your project team to help you design resilient, compliant, and cost-effective stormwater infrastructure.

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1. Pre-Project Consultation

Identify the right stormwater strategy early

Early consultation helps avoid costly design changes and construction delays. Our specialists review site conditions and recommend practical stormwater solutions.

Consultation support includes:
  • Project scoping and system selection
  • Guidance on infiltration, detention, or harvesting systems
  • Solutions for space-restricted sites or high recharge requirements
Sector expertise
  • Municipalities: reduce flooding and manage aging infrastructure
  • Commercial sites: prevent parking lot flooding and support LEED goals
  • Residential developments: protect basements and landscape value

2. Engineering
Design Support

Engineered solutions for reliable performance

BARR Plastics provides complete proposal and design assistance to ensure EcoBloc systems meet hydraulic and structural requirements.

Design services include:

  • Reservoir sizing and configuration
  • Module selection based on burial depth and loading
  • Planning for site constraints and nearby structures

EcoBloc modules provide 203 L gross volume with a 96% storage coefficient, allowing large storage capacity in compact footprints.

3. Verified Technical Performance

Data engineers can rely on

EcoBloc systems are supported by validated performance specifications and internationally recognized standards.

Feature Smart Smart Plus Smart Ultra
Max Burial Depth 5.0 m 6.0 m 7.5 m
Load Capacity HS-25, 60 tons HS-25, 60 tons HS-25, 60 tons
Storage Coefficient 96% 95% 95%
Certifications

EcoBloc systems are tested to EN 17152-1, the leading European standard for geocellular modules.

Third-party certifications include:

  • BBA Certification
  • DIBt
  • CSTB
  • Benor

These certifications confirm structural strength, durability, and long-term performance through independent testing and ongoing factory audits.

4. Logistics & Supply Support

Fast delivery across Canada

BARR Plastics maintains large inventory in Canada to help keep construction schedules on track.

Logistics advantages

  • Efficient modular stacking design
  • Up to 425 m³ storage per 52-foot truck
  • Reduced freight costs and fewer shipments

This efficiency also helps lower project carbon impact.

5. Installation Support

Guidance for proper system installation

Correct installation protects system performance and service life. BARR Plastics provides technical guidance during construction.

Key installation considerations:

  • Level granular bedding layer
  • Proper compaction and backfilling
  • Correct geomembrane or geotextile application
  • Maintaining minimum soil cover during construction traffic

Our support helps contractors install systems correctly and safely.

6. Maintenance & Lifecycle Support

Long-term system performance

EcoBloc systems are fully inspectable, allowing easy maintenance and monitoring after installation.

Maintenance methods include:

  • High-pressure cleaning to remove sediment
  • Camera inspections to verify internal condition
  • Long-term performance monitoring

Proper maintenance supports service life exceeding 75 years.

Lunch & Learn Program


Training for engineers and municipalities

BARR Plastics offers EcoBloc Lunch and Learn sessions to share design knowledge and best practices.

Topics include:

  • Advanced system sizing
  • Deep installation applications
  • Cold-climate stormwater design
  • Modular system configuration

These sessions help teams design more efficient stormwater systems.


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Our team combines practical installation knowledge with engineered design support to deliver stormwater systems that meet strict regulatory standards and perform reliably over time.


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