Customer Feedback

“Roadbridge worked side by side with Cloudburst and O’Connor Sutton Cronin to design an attenuation solution for Grangegorman that had the minimum environmental impact during installation but also delivered the most positive environmental attenuation process,” said Gary Doyle, Commercial Manager with Roadbridge Construction. “This solution was designed in accordance with best practice and in alignment with the EU Water Framework Directive. SUDS specialists Cloudburst recommended the CULTEC Contactor and Recharger stormwater chambers which proved to be the highest quality system and also highly cost effective. Installation was fast and efficient and we are delighted with the finished system which is one of the largest ever completed in this country..”

“CULTEC offers a large chamber size selection, which helps to fit the system into any footprint on-site in a cost-effective way,” said Momtaz Barq, Principle Engineer, Terra-Max Engineering, Inc. “The system was very easy to work with both in terms of design and actual installation. Plus, CULTEC representatives were accessible throughout the entire process and promptly accommodated even minor design changes.”

“The new stormwater system had to accommodate a large volume of runoff because we can get a lot of rainfall in this area,” said Mike Houghton, contractor with Genesis Construction that put the system in. “CULTEC’s chambers provided the storage we needed. Plus, they fit together and install very easily, and you can’t beat their integrity.”

According to Patrick Clark, P.E. of Stantec, engineers were able to provide stormwater retention using CULTEC’s stormwater systems, specifically the Recharger® 180-HD chamber,which offered the largest storage volume and was the best fit given the depth restriction scenario. “CULTEC allowed us to select from a range of chamber sizes to accommodate the site topography,” said Clark. “The systems also provided enough storage capacity to handle at least six inches of runoff over the entire drainage area, as required by the Bahamas stormwater regulations.”

“We worked with CULTEC chambers in the past and know that they do a great job of managing stormwater runoff and recharging the ground,” said Joseph Lenahan, PE, LEED-AP, Project Manager with Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. “In the midst of our discussion about the best solution for the tunnel, we realized that the dome-shaped chambers would work perfectly to allow the amphibians get in and out of the tunnel.”

“We needed a chamber that would have enough capacity to handle the runoff from a large rooftop area,” said Norman G. Hill, project engineer and president of Land Planning, Inc. “We could not use perforated pipes in this case because the pipes that could fit in the available space did not have enough storage capacity.”

“The installation process took less than one week, which was very reasonable for such a large system,” said Jeffrey Murray with Patriot Environmental Corp., the project contractor. “I was happy with the ease of installation as well as with the fact that CULTEC’s representative provided all the necessary site-specific sketches and field assistance during the installation.”

According to Jacob San Antonio, P.E. Water Resource Engineer at AECOM who worked on the project, underground detention was the only suitable best management practice.
“The site did not have enough space for an above-ground detention solution, so we went underground,” said San Antonio. “We designed CULTEC systems as detention galleys to attenuate peak discharge rates to prevent the existing system’s surcharges and increase storage when the Aberjona River level rises above the low ground areas.”
“CULTEC was instrumental in helping us launch this project smoothly,” said Anthony Amaral, Jr., Assistant Project Manager with Green Acres Landscape & Construction.”A representative helped us every step of the way, clarifying details and specifications, and answering questions about the system’s installation. He has also been on site during the installation to assist in any way he can.”

“With excavation aside, installation of the CULTEC chambers beds only took three days, with one supervisor and three laborers,” said Ray Mizdail, Field Superintendent from The Haines & Kibblehouse Group. “The real benefit to this system is that it doesn’t take long to install, in turn keeping labor costs to a minimum.”

Jason Kellogg of CPH Engineers of Palm Coast turned his attention towards underground storage systems. “We really wanted to provide a beautiful and inviting location with plenty of parking,” said Kellogg, “Really, underground storage was the best choice we could make.”
Kellogg contacted Connecticut-based CULTEC, Inc. and continued to work with them on this project for many years. “CULTEC worked with us right from the beginning,” said Kellogg. “They helped us design the system and came up with a design that was more than satisfactory for our storage needs.”

The contractor for the job, Dan Hoe Excavating Inc, of Holland, MI, installed the stormwater management system utilizing the chambers’ unique overlapping rib connection. Project Manager Rich Maike said this was his first time working with CULTEC chambers and the job went smoothly. The units were installed in just one morning.

“I have been in the construction industry for 18 years and have never seen anything like it, nor have my colleagues and co-workers,” said Alfredo Garcia Martinez of Maiz Mier. “After the installation was completed, we were all amazed by how simple it was to work with CULTEC chambers,” said Garcia. “The structure of the chamber itself and the principle of water management it uses all made me wonder why we had never used it before.”

“Each site presents its own stormwater management challenges, which affect the choice of a system,” said Jeff Cadoff, an engineer at EKA Associates. “In this case, an underground system was the only way to go, and CULTEC presented the largest choice of product types and chamber sizes to fit our needs.”

“It was our first time installing a CULTEC stormwater system, and we were amazed at how smoothly the whole process went,” said contractor Guy Checchio of Checchio Paving. “The CULTEC staff were great to work with: They explained how the system works, made a few necessary adjustments and even came out to the site and helped lay it out.”

“We have never worked with a CULTEC system before, but the installation was very simple and easy,” said Steve Douglas of S.K. Douglas Construction Commercial Pipeline. “CULTEC was with us in the field and helped us every step of the way. We really liked how all the elements went together just right.” The company has installed several other CULTEC systems since its first installation in Fontana, he added.

“The installation of the system was straightforward and a CULTEC representative was onsite to help with any questions we may have had,” said Joe Monteiro, the project’s subcontractor from Terra-Alta Construction Limited. “The entire process took less time than originally anticipated —less than a full day with only three workers.”

Cultec, Inc. supplied a replacement system for a collapsed competitor stormwater system at Gateway Square at 777 York Road in Hinsdale, IL.
First-time user, Pirtano Construction of Addison, IL installed 284 pieces of the Cultec Recharger 330HD Heavy Duty chambers to replace the existing system.

Mike Warning of Pirtano Construction had the following comments: “All of our contacts with CULTEC were very helpful and informative. Whenever we needed information, it was either faxed or talked about over the phone. (They) worked very well with everything we needed.” “The chamber pieces were light, easy to put together and that made the installation go a lot quicker.” “The chambers are cheaper than the concrete system that we installed this past summer. Also, for the installation, the pieces are light enough where you do not need a machine or crane.”

“When properly bedded and backfilled, the chamber should hold up very well. The pieces seem very durable from the way they have been engineered.” “With the comments from our field personnel, I think everything worked out very well for us with the CULTEC chamber system. We would install another one if the opportunity came up. Thanks again for your help.”

Steven Sherman of Pinnacle Development Corporation in Dunedin, FL had our Recharger 180HD Heavy Duty chambers installed at The Eye Institute of West Florida in Largo, FL. Steven Sherman had the following comments regarding our chambers: “The CULTEC system eliminates the high maintenance and liability associated with ponds, reclaims land for other uses (parking/attractive landscaping), and incorporates the inherent infiltration and renovation capabilities of gravel and soil to protect groundwater.”

“The interlocking overlapping rib connections have been easy to install. We have been able to maximize available space for parking. Everyone who has come by the site has been intrigued with the concept.”

Tim Neal, Owner of Allied Plastics said, “Allied and CULTEC have been doing business for over 20 years. We have watched and help each other grow. Not only are they great customers, but they are great friends and have an amazing product.”