Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution

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ULMA Architectural provides drainage solutions for a variety of applications and is known throughout the drainage industry for their high quality and reliable products. To tell us more about ULMA trench drain systems, Irene has provided TDS a guest blog regarding one of these dependable items, the MultiV+ channel drain.

Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution

A few months ago I had the chance to visit the French city of Rennes on a business trip attending an industry fair. We all know business trips are not holidays, but if you are lucky, you can steal a few moments to enjoy yourself.

Today I would like to tell you about my favourite place, should you visit the city one day, and while I am at it, I will also tell you about a project where we supplied drainage solutions.

If you visit Rennes, the one place you must see is Place Sainte-Anne, located in the northern part of the city’s old town. This square is home to an enormous church called the Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle de Rennes.

If you appreciate urban landscapes as I do, I guarantee you that the beauty of this square will astound you. Moreover, if you also enjoy good food, this area is full of bars and restaurants with a fantastic atmosphere. My mouth starts watering as soon as I think of the savoury crêpes I tasted in the square, which are typical to Brittany.

Now onto the project. 

In this spectacular square, we installed ULMA drainage channel systems with two objectives in mind: 

1. To provide a technical solution for draining rainwater.
2. To do so using aesthetically pleasing grating. 

Technical Drainage: MultiV+ Trench Drains

(And Why They Should Interest You)

First, I will tell you about our most widely used system – MultiV

• Durability over time: Made from polymer concrete, they are up to four times more durable than traditional concrete trench drains.  As such, the drainage system will last much longer. 
• Reduced cleaning costs: the optimized V-shaped trench drain causes the water to drain faster, helping to remove sediment more effectively and thus provide self-cleaning properties. In other words, these trench drains require less maintenance because they clean themselves. 
• Savings on labor costs: thanks to the Rapidlock® screw-free fixing system, the grating can be fixed to the trench drain in just a second, with no need for tools. Quick and easy.

For Saint-Anne we supplied two different models from the MultiV+ range: The R200GH1 trench drain model with a mixed slope and low-profile trench drains. 

The mixed slope—which is pre-sloped but, also with a cascaded slope—is perfect for draining long sections, as it optimizes the hydraulic capacity. Installations with a slope also have another added benefit enabling the trench drains to be connected to the existing water network.  

In addition, for cases where a low water supply line was required we chose the R200GH8 low-profile trench drains. The external width of these trench drains is 236 mm and the total height is 80 mm.

So now you know: if you visit Rennes, make sure you stop by Place Sainte-Anne to appreciate the urban landscape, enjoy a crêpe and, while you’re there, look down and you’ll see our drainage solutions ;-p

The experts at TDS can help you find the right drains to fit your plan and budget. Contact us for a free quote or for further information on drainage solutions visit TrenchDrain.com or DrainageKits.com.

You can also visit our virtual trade showroom that focuses on drainage solutions in areas with residential or commercial patios, sidewalks and courtyards.

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