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How To Prepare Your Trench Drains for Winter

As winter approaches, cleaning out drainage systems becomes crucial to protect your home from potential [...]

04
Nov

What Is the Difference Between Gray and Ductile Cast Iron Drain Grates?

When selecting the right heavy-duty drainage grate, casted iron is often a top contender due [...]

28
Oct

Sand Trap – Popular Science Article

In areas where space is limited, an underground StormChamber may be the solution to your [...]

13
Feb

Greenspace Parking with Permeable Pavers

Have you ever wanted to use a greenspace for parking, but couldn’t due to a [...]

05
Feb

Kure Beach Dune Infiltration System

An investigation in using the surrounding natural landscape to assist in ridding stormwater runoff of [...]

05
Feb

The Basics of Trench Drain Grates

Drainage grates may go unnoticed in our daily lives, but their impact on maintaining safe [...]

23
Jan

Decorative Ductile Iron Grates

Bronze Age™ Introduces Ductile Iron Grates Bronze Age™ decorative grates by Trench Drain Systems takes [...]

16
Jan

New Co-Working Space In Milan

Using drainage in an innovative way to uplift a forgotten industrial area and transform it [...]

10
Nov

Keeping Livestock Safe – Grate Ideas

The customer initially thought that we were the manufacturer of the grate but had purchased [...]

26
Oct

Durable Rainwater Drainage

Modern drainage becoming a part of history with its installation at one of Scotland’s most [...]

15
Sep

Trench•Era™ – Modular Trench Drain

Trench•Era™ by TDS is a new concept in high-capacity linear drainage which offers installation flexibility [...]

08
Sep

The Ideal Positioning for Your Driveway Trench Drain System

Are you planning to install a trench drain system in your driveway? These drains are [...]

01
Sep

The Battle of the Steels: Comparing 304 & 316L Stainless Steel in Drainage Grates

There’s more to a drainage grate than meets the eye. Choosing the right type of [...]

02
Aug

Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution

Incorporating functional and aesthetically pleasing drainage into a historical business plaza in Rennes, France. [...]

18
Jul

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Decorative Metal Spee-D Channel Grates

Trench Drain Systems is the first in the industry to provide 4″ metal decorative grating [...]

26
Jun

Drainage for Dog Kennels and Boarding Facilities

Safe and Hygienic Grating Solutions for Trench Drain Systems in Kennels and Boarding Facilities

As a kennel owner or operator of a pet boarding facility, your priority is always [...]

21
Jun

Enhancing Safety and Aesthetics: Trench Drain Systems for Pools and Spas

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20
Jun

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How To Choose A Brewery Drain

There are several key pieces of information that should be established prior to choosing a [...]

01
Nov

How Fast Does Cast Iron Rust?

GRATES AT A BRIDGE PROJECT – ELMORE, OHIO Customers often ask us how long it [...]

31
Oct

TDS Announces – Virtual Trade Showroom

Why Visit Our Showroom? There’s no need travel or pay to attend a trade show. [...]

01
Sep

Polymer Concrete Catch Basin with Versatility

Trench Drain Systems has been selling to the drainage market for nearly 20 years and [...]

15
Aug

Jump Into the Pool, But Avoid Slipping

Providing a safe swimming space for summertime fun in Düsseldorf, Germany; by installing a heelproof [...]

01
Aug

Driveway Drainage Options

A trench drain can stretch across the entire driveway effectively stopping the water flow [...]

07
Jul

Z884: A General Purpose Shallow Drainage System

Z884 Drainage System There is a wide variety of applications that require a trench drain [...]

12
Apr

Decorative Grating for POLYCAST 600

There are multiple trench drain systems available on the market today, but not all have [...]

10
Mar

Replacing Broken Trench Drain Grates

Replacing broken trench drain grates is important. A damaged system causes multiple issues throughout an [...]

02
Feb

Introducing Driveway Drainage Kits

Driveway drainage kits are ideal for residential and a variety of commercial applications. The installation [...]

17
Jan

Why Driveway Drainage is Important

Driveway Drainage Installing a drainage system is an important part of any new or existing [...]

23
Dec

Ductile Iron Grates For POLYCAST® 600/700 Systems

ductile iron grates Do you need heavy duty grates? Ductile iron grates are versatile and [...]

20
Dec

Pardon My French “Drain”

Standing water is an continuous issue when it comes to landscapes. Simple hand- dug ditches [...]

08
Dec

Common Reasons Why Trench Drains Fail

Trench drain systems can be a large, but important investment to any property. There are [...]

02
Dec

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic is perfect for water parks

6 Reasons to Consider Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is becoming a common building material, but while some areas have [...]

04
Nov

Maintaining Your Drainage System

At some point, you may have to deal with a clogged drainage system at your [...]

11
Oct

Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?

Rust and Cast Iron Cast iron grates are ideal for many situations and are available [...]

08
Aug

Driveway Drainage Problems

Whether you are installing new or retrofitting an older system there are solutions. One of [...]

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05
Aug

Polymer Concrete – Polyester vs. Vinyl Ester

For many applications, selecting the right drainage system material is critical. There are several differences [...]

19
Jul

Name that Grate! A Replacement Grate Guide

We are often asked to help customers find replacement grates for their systems. If you [...]

25
Jun

Mini Channel Aluminum Tardis Grates and Slim Channel Bronze Slotted Grates

Growing Options of Metal Decorative Grates For NDS Products

The grate options are expanding for the ever popular Mini Channel and Slim Channel drainage [...]

12
Aug

Stormwater Management for House and Patio

Controlling stormwater drainage around your home is an important step in protecting the foundation’s integrity, [...]

18
May

Sustaining Flight Through Trench Drain

The above-ground airport facilities are easy to appreciate, such as the runways, control towers, terminals, [...]

31
Mar

Major Flooding? FP1200 to the Rescue!

The First National Bank of Bellevue, Ohio had been feeling the brunt of Mother Nature’s [...]

07
Feb

7 Facts About The FP Series Trench Drain

The FP Series trench drain is a large flow, transportation drainage product developed by Hubbell [...]

28
Jan

Keep Your She Shed, Man Cave or Kid Cabin Safe from Water Damage

Have you planned for drainage near your shed? Learn how to protect your prized possession. [...]

27
Nov

Universal Ductile Iron Trench Drain Grate (TDS 461D)

Previous articles I’ve written have discussed the evolution of the polymer concrete trench drain channel [...]

08
Nov

Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – In the Beginning

The first time I learned of polymer concrete was in 1985 while on a tour [...]

05
Nov

How to Replace 1-Inch Thick Grates

Over time expected loads have increased, and the 1″ thick grate has become a rarity. [...]

17
Apr

4 Places To Install Trench Drain

Residential trench drain is a large market that fluctuates with the construction season. Homeowners and [...]

04
Feb

Stemler Corporation – Best Service, Best Products

It’s refreshing to find a company that really knows its customer. Stemler Corporation takes their [...]

21
Jan

Planning Drainage When You Don’t Have A Plan: A Case Study for Breweries

Overview: One of the most important components of planning a new brewery or expanding an [...]

16
Jul

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TDS 3000 Series empowers art at Newark electric station

Hurricane Sandy took its toll on many things, including Newark’s grid reliability. PSEG decided to [...]

21
May

Let’s Raise a Glass for Polycast!

Ill Mannered Brewery opened its doors in Powell, Ohio in September 2015. Since then, they’ve [...]

07
May

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Black Isle Brewery – Scottish Culinary Trend Setter

I had the opportunity to visit the Scottish Highlands with two of my colleagues. The [...]

04
Sep

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3 Trench Drain Installation Tips You Need to Know

Since trench drains are part of the project’s foundation plan, they are literally the groundwork [...]

01
May

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The Trick With Trench Drains in Suspended Slabs

Suspended slabs are trickier to pour than on-grade floors. Likewise, installing a trench drain in [...]

17
Apr

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Zurn Z882 ADA Grates – P12-HPD vs. P12-ADA-USA

In the past couple years, I have had the opportunity to sell a bunch of [...]

05
Dec

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3 Things I learned about trench drain at BrewExpo America

I attended BrewExpo America in Philadelphia this spring. I learned a little about brewery floors [...]

14
Nov

Controlling Highway Runoff: Linear Drainage vs. Inlets

Without containment, storm water can cause traffic hazards on highways. Rain storms send water rushing [...]

07
Nov

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Project Profile: Yergey Brewing trench drains

A new brewery opened in the Lehigh Valley this fall. Yergey Brewing, owned and operated [...]

10
Oct

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Krug Bier – Pioneer in Brazil’s Craft Brew Market

I recently visited the mountainous central region of Brazil to attend an exposition of Cachaça [...]

15
Aug

Considering Stainless Drains for Food Production

Sanitary and food safe trench drain systems are often required in many applications that involve [...]

13
Apr

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There’s no such thing as the best brewery drain.

A craft or microbrewery is a labor of love. Just as with the mash tun and [...]

28
Mar

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3 Reasons To Consider Heel-Proof Grates

Dear Construction Industry, don’t worry so much about heel-proof grates! Architects and contractors come to [...]

01
Feb

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Cast Metal Grating in Singapore Trench Drains

Last year I reported on common designs for bar grating found in Singapore but not [...]

11
Apr

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Polycast 500 – A Polymer Concrete Deck Drain

The Polycast 500 is proof that not all commercial drains are the same. Hubbell Power [...]

27
Feb

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3 Ancestors to Modern Trench Drain

I’m not a historian on drainage systems (though it sounds interesting). I’ve been thinking about [...]

14
Feb

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The Skinny on Slot Drain

Slot drains are a growing segment of the drainage market, but they haven’t broken into [...]

14
Aug

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Contractor Builds Stairs out of Cast Iron Grating

Check out this beautiful south Hollywood stairwell constructed by Agave Designs, a creative construction company [...]

24
Jul

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Made in America: POLYCAST® Trench Drain

POLYCAST® is a leading American manufacturer of polymer concrete trench drains and high volume fiberglass [...]

17
Jul

Dublin: Old World Trench Drain Systems

Since returning from Dublin, I’ve developed a theory that Ireland is called the Emerald Isle [...]

26
Jun

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Singapore Trench Drain: Not Your Average Bar Grating

Hinged bar grating is cool, but it’s not offered in the United States. The ability [...]

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20
May

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Visiting Singapore: A Look at Bar Grating

The climate is always warm and wet in Singapore, a small island nation in Southeast [...]

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09
May

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Flo-Well as a Compost Bin

I have been looking for ways to live more “Earth friendly” over the last several [...]

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31
Aug

Horse Barn Drain Install – Econodrain #4

In this case, a drain was previously installed and deemed later to be inadequate for [...]

27
Jun

Fiberglass Grating Options for Trench Drains

Fiberglass Grating As the price of stainless steel increases, fiberglass is filling the gap. Fiberglass [...]

22
Nov

Trench Drain Sightings at Kauffman (Royal) Stadium – Kansas City, MO

I was in Kansas City on business, but it would have to wait. It had [...]

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27
Oct

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Planter Stand made from Iron Age Stair Step

Meet the 12” x 20” Locust grate by Iron Age Designs. This grate is made [...]

15
Oct

Trench Drain at Walden Pond

It was a Sunday afternoon in October, 2009. The sky was vibrant, the wind gentle [...]

12
Oct

Baked-on Oil Finish vs. Powder Coated pr

Cast Iron Finishing Options for Trench Drain Systems

Trench drain is becoming a bigger part of American hardscape and streetscape projects as North [...]

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09
Aug

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Decorative Cast Iron Grating Options for the Meadrain EN2000 Polymer Channel

The MEA EN2000 is used in applications where heavy wheel loads will be frequent and [...]

14
Apr

Large Residential Catch Basin Options

When conversing with an excavating contractor regarding catch basins, they may often think about the [...]

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12
Mar

Trench Drain Installation in Brazil – Block Lined Example

In recent years, I have been traveling to Brazil with my wife over the Thanksgiving [...]

03
Feb

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Residential Downspout Catch Basin Installation

It is common for homeowners to put their downspout water into a pipe that then [...]

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04
Nov

Dura Slope Trench Drain and Decorative Grating

If you want off-the-shelf channel drains with decorative grates, you have a few choices. Dura [...]

24
Sep

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Catch Basins and Downspout Drainage

Nobody likes a wet basement. Are catch basins the cure? The first line of defense to [...]

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18
Mar

Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – Residential vs. Commercial

What makes a trench drain suited for residential vs. commercial projects? Manufacturers make both residential drains and [...]

29
Jan

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Trench Drain Installation for the Residential Driveway

Most homeowners that purchase trench drain are looking to resolve an existing drainage issue. Driveway [...]

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Oct

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Feb