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Meristem RETAIN

A detention assembly with plants on it. Sized to a hydrograph, not a depth.

Optimised for Contractual stormwater performance with controlled release
Depth
8" (205 mm) total build-up
Saturated load
55 lb/ft² saturated
Annual retention
92%
Max slope
to 1:12
Wind
ANSI/SPRI RP-14 tested to 100 mph
Fire
ASTM E108 Class A
Planting
Sedum-forb mix selected for wet/dry cycling
Maintenance
2 visits/year + annual outlet check
Install rate
3,000 ft²/day, 3-person crew
Exploded assembly8" (205 mm) total build-up · 55 lb/ft² saturated
VegetationSelected for wet/dry cycling25 mmGrowing mediaHigh-infiltration profile75 mmFilter fabricNon-woven PP, 4 oz4 mmDetention cells1.9 gal/ft², drains through a sized orifice75 mmFlow-control outletRelease rate set per the civil drawing12 mmRoot barrierFLL-tested, 0.5 mm HDPE, loose laid6 mmWaterproofing (by others)Assembly is membrane-agnostic10 mmSTRUCTURAL DECK (BY OTHERS)
Specified when
  • Combined sewer overflow districts
  • Stormwater credits + fee reduction
  • Sites with no room at grade
Stormwater performance
Previously sold as

If a drawing in your set names one of these, it is asking for Meristem RETAIN.

  • AquaBase 80AB-80

    Now sized to a release rate. Detention depth is a design output, not a SKU.

  • V-Retain CellVRC

    Cell unchanged. Flow-control outlet is now part of the assembly.

Technical documents

11 documents cover this system

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DOCX

CSI 3-part specification — Meristem RETAIN

Specification · v4.3

DWG

Typical assembly details — all systems

CAD + BIM · v9.0

DWG

Drain, penetration and expansion-joint details

CAD + BIM · v9.0

PDF

Load table — saturated and dead loads, all systems

Performance data · v3.1

PDF

Stormwater performance report — RETAIN

Performance data · v2.0

PDF

Wind uplift test report — ANSI/SPRI RP-14

Performance data · v2.2

PDF

Fire classification certificate — ASTM E108

Performance data · v1.4

PDF

Pre-installation checklist + membrane sign-off

Installation · v3.0

PDF

Maintenance schedule + plant establishment care

Maintenance · v5.1

PDF

Warranty registration form

Warranty + safety · v4.0

PDF

Safety data sheet — engineered growing media

Warranty + safety · v2.1

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