There’s more to a drainage grate than meets the eye. Choosing the right type of material can significantly impact its longevity, durability, and, of course, appearance. Let’s explore two popular types used in manufacturing drainage grates – 304 and 316L stainless steel.
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Decorative Ductile Iron Grates
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Jan
Jan
Bronze Age™ Introduces Ductile Iron Grates Bronze Age™ decorative grates by Trench Drain Systems takes another step forward by adding 3″ ductile iron grates to the exclusive collection. These grates are available in several ADA-compliant and heelproof patterns. A large assortment of materials and patterns provides an opportunity to add style and functionality to outdoor […]
Decorative Grating, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, SPEE-D, Stainless Trench Drains, System, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Decorative Metal Spee-D Channel Grates
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Jun
Jun
Trench Drain Systems is the first in the industry to provide 4″ metal decorative grating for one of NDS’s most popular drainage systems, the Spee-D® Channel. This drain system is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of light traffic applications, such as patios, pools, or greenhouses. The NDS Spee-D® Channel trench drain […]
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Replacing Broken Trench Drain Grates
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Feb
Feb
Replacing broken trench drain grates is important. A damaged system causes multiple issues throughout an application. There are several questions to ask and steps that should be taken when considering changing out broken grate covers. Replacing Broken Trench Grates Several reasons cause grates to need replacing, age and improper specification are among the most common. […]
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Growing Options of Metal Decorative Grates For NDS Products
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Aug
Aug
The grate options are expanding for the ever popular Mini Channel and Slim Channel drainage systems manufactured by National Diversified Systems (NDS). These well known and consumer friendly linear drains are manufactured in Fresno, California by NDS and warehoused in locations all over the United States. The Mini Channel is a 3-inch wide system that […]
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How to Replace 1-Inch Thick Grates
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Apr
Apr
Over time expected loads have increased, and the 1″ thick grate has become a rarity. New construction projects often specify current standard sizes of 3/4″, 1.5″, or 2″ thick grates. However, there are applications where frames are incorporated to help raise the Load Class of the 3/4″ drainage grates. The thicker 1.5″ and 2″ grates […]
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Safe and Hygienic Grating Solutions for Trench Drain Systems in Kennels and Boarding Facilities
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Jun
Jun
As a kennel owner or operator of a pet boarding facility, your priority is always the well-being and safety of the animals in your care. This extends to every detail of your facility, including the trench drain systems that are integral for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. This blog focuses on safe grating options for trench […]
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Trench Drain Sightings at Kauffman (Royal) Stadium – Kansas City, MO
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Oct
Oct
I was in Kansas City on business, but it would have to wait. It had been 10 years since I had been to a professional baseball game and even longer since I had been to a game in my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. The Oakland A’s, an old rival of the Kansas City Royals, […]
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Dura Slope Trench Drain and Decorative Grating
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Sep
Sep
If you want off-the-shelf channel drains with decorative grates, you have a few choices. Dura Slope™ is one of them. Decorative grating is the newest trend in residential and commercial trench drain design. Conventional slotted cast iron grates are giving way to decorative trench grating in high profile applications as homeowners, commercial architects and city […]
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Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – Residential vs. Commercial
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Jan
Jan
What makes a trench drain suited for residential vs. commercial projects? Manufacturers make both residential drains and commercial-grade trench drains. There are a number of trench drain manufacturers that sell 4 inch wide (100 mm) polymer concrete channels, but we’re comparing two Polycast trench drains by Hubbell. Several differences between the smaller 400 Series and the 600 […]