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 – […]
Author Archives: Michael Schroer
Destination Trench Drain, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, POLYCAST 600, POLYCAST 700, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
3 Trench Drain Installation Tips You Need to Know
01
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 […]
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Zurn Z882 ADA Grates – P12-HPD vs. P12-ADA-USA
05
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 […]
Brewery FAQ, Custom Systems, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Krug Bier – Pioneer in Brazil’s Craft Brew Market
15
Aug
Aug
I recently visited the mountainous central region of Brazil to attend an exposition of Cachaça in the state capital, Belo Horizonte. I’m interested in the production of this local distilled sugarcane spirit used to make the famous drink, Caprihna. Brazil’s State Minas Gerais, or Minas for short, is world renown for cachaça production, though other […]
Brewery FAQ, Fiberglass Grating, Frequently Asked questions, Polymer Concrete Drains, Special Projects, Stainless Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Considering Stainless Drains for Food Production
13
Apr
Apr
Sanitary and food safe trench drain systems are often required in many applications that involve the processing of organic material. There may be different regulations for each industry, determined by the type of food processing that is taking place. Sometimes harsh and corrosive chemicals or excessive temperatures are used to help clean and sanitize these […]
Cast Iron Grates, Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Cast Metal Grating in Singapore Trench Drains
11
Apr
Apr
Last year I reported on common designs for bar grating found in Singapore but not necessarily the United States. Now, over a year later, I want to discuss the cast metal grating I saw during my visit. I personally prefer cast metal grating over bar or sheet metal grating. Part of this is prejudice because […]
Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
3 Ancestors to Modern Trench Drain
14
Feb
Feb
I’m not a historian on drainage systems (though it sounds interesting). I’ve been thinking about the history of trench drain. Where was the first trench drain crafted? What was the application? Was it seen as special for that location? Did it catch on or was it forgotten, only to be re-designed for the first time […]
Custom Systems, Destination Trench Drain, Frame and Grate Systems, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Singapore Trench Drain: Not Your Average Bar Grating
20
May
May
Hinged bar grating is cool, but it’s not offered in the United States. The ability to open a drain for cleaning (which this drain needs) is essential. If drain grates are locked into place with a locking mechanism or if the grates are the bolt-down style, opening the drain becomes more problematic. But when the […]
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Visiting Singapore: A Look at Bar Grating
09
May
May
The climate is always warm and wet in Singapore, a small island nation in Southeast Asia with a bustling economy and a diverse and growing population. Geographically, Singapore is located 3 degrees north of the equator at the intersection of some pretty old trading routes. Singapore receives over 90 inches of rainfall a year. (Compare […]
Catch Basins, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Horse Barn Drain Install – Econodrain #4
27
Jun
Jun
In this case, a drain was previously installed and deemed later to be inadequate for several reasons. The owners decided to replace the old drain with a product called Econodrain #4. This trench drain system is formed and utilizes a disposable foam mold to shape the channel in concrete. Using a trench forming system is […]