There are multiple trench drain systems available on the market today, but not all have the application flexibility as Hubbell’s POLYCAST 600 series. These pre-sloped drain systems are ideal for a variety of projects and often use a standard slotted ductile iron grate, as it is a versatile option. Occasionally, there is a need for […]
Author Archives: Michael Schroer
Catch Basins, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Driveway Drainage Problems
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Aug
Aug
Whether you are installing new or retrofitting an older system there are solutions. One of the most common trench drain questions we receive is from homeowners who need help solving driveway drainage problems. Installation If you are going to install a drain in an existing driveway, I recommend putting in a trench drain system. You […]
Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
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 […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Stormwater Management for House and Patio
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May
May
Having control of the stormwater drainage around your home is an important step in protecting the integrity of your house foundation, the safety and life of your outdoor living space, and the water quality of your in-ground pool or spa. It’s no fun dealing with wet basements, patio water pooling, garage flooding or heavy sediment […]
Custom Systems, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
7 Facts About POLYCAST’s FP Series Trench Drain
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Jan
Jan
Seven Facts you didn’t know about POLYCAST’s FP Series Trench Drain The POLYCAST® FP series Trench Drain (Fiberglass POLYCAST®) is a large flow, transportation drainage product developed in 2010 by Hubbell’s POLYCAST® division in Lenoir City TN. At the time of its introduction to the market, it filled a void in the POLYCAST® product line […]
Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Universal Ductile Iron Trench Drain Grate (TDS 461D)
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Nov
Nov
Previous articles I’ve written have discussed the evolution of the polymer concrete trench drain channel and how it came to the U.S. Market. The big takeaway is that the rise of modular trench drain started in Europe and migrated to the United States, bringing with them metric dimensional standards (channel length and width) which rendered […]
Frequently Asked questions, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – In the Beginning
05
Nov
Nov
The first time I learned of ACO and polymer concrete was in 1985 while on a tour of some silica mines in northeast Ohio. In that part of the country, the Sharon conglomerate crops out of the ground and is mined by a number of industrial mineral firms. The Best Silica Company, located in Chardon, […]
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Sep
Sep
I had the opportunity to visit the Scottish Highlands with two of my colleagues. The land is stunning with low clouds swirling over the tops of tall hills and dotted with lochs, herds of sheep and towering stone castles. We saw our first Highland Cow, witnessed spectacular ocean views and visited several distilleries. Scotland – […]
Destination Trench Drain, General Installation, Trench Drain Basics
3 Trench Drain Installation Tips You Need to Know
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May
May
Since trench drains are part of the project’s foundation plan, they are literally the groundwork of their project. Entire projects can be “wounded” if the trench drain is dysfunctional. The drain installation has much to do with how functional the drain will be. And, drain installations can go horribly wrong. Here are three trench drain […]
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Dec
Dec
In the past couple years, I have had the opportunity to sell a bunch of Zurn Z882. This 12” wide, pre-sloped trench drain system is one of Zurn’s most commonly sold Perma-Trench product lines. It is used for applications that span a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. The standard grating that is […]