Case Study Details

The Cane Island master-planned community in Katy, Texas required comprehensive bank stabilization along its waterway network. The project addressed erosion control and drainage management using vinyl sheet pile bulkheads. Texas’s heavy rainfall events and clay-rich soils create significant hydrostatic pressure behind retaining structures, making proper drainage essential for long-term stability.

Products Used

• 120 units of JET Filter – JF4ABS: 4″ Diameter Open End Maintainable Weep Hole Filter, featuring ABS Plastic Housing and Mirafi® Filter-Weave FW 300 Geotextile Filter Media.

Solutions

The JET Filter system was installed throughout the vinyl bulkhead walls to relieve hydrostatic pressure while preventing soil migration. The maintainable design allows for future inspection and cleaning, ensuring the drainage system remains effective throughout the community’s lifecycle.