The customer initially thought that we were the manufacturer of the grate but had purchased it from one of the big box stores. We weren’t provided with detailed information about the occurrence but were informed that her horse’s leg went through the grate and fell. The grate pinched around its hind leg causing the horse […]
Category Archives: Catch Basins
Blogs about residential catch basins, downspout drains and yard drainage
Brewery FAQ, Cast Iron Grates, Catch Basins, Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Driveway Drains, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Large Modular Trench Drains, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Slot Drains, Special Projects, Stainless Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
TDS Announces – Virtual Trade Showroom
01
Sep
Sep
Why Visit Our Showroom? There’s no need travel or pay to attend a trade show. Simply shop from your seat and take your time viewing each section in 3D. Trench Drain systems (TDS) is a national distributor for numerous name brand trench drain manufacturers. TDS also manufactures exclusive products for multiple drainage products. Click on […]
Catch Basins, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Polymer Concrete Catch Basin with Versatility
15
Aug
Aug
Trench Drain Systems has been selling to the drainage market for nearly 20 years and has taken notes on customers’ unique needs related to polymer concrete systems. We have developed several exclusive products that marry up to the POLYCAST® 500, 600, 700 and 900 series. TDS TP0650S Intentionally designed for a variety of drainage projects, […]
Catch Basins, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics
Maintaining Your Drainage System
11
Oct
Oct
At some point, you may have to deal with a clogged drainage system at your home or business. One of the best ways to avoid drain system failure and water damage to property as a result, is regular maintenance. Cleaning out your landscape drainage a few times a year will help in more ways than […]
Catch Basins, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Driveway Drainage Problems
05
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 […]
Cast Iron Grates, Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveway Drains, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Name that Grate! A Replacement Grate Guide
25
Jun
Jun
We are often asked to help customers find replacement grates for their systems. If you find yourself in this situation, below are some ways that you can get the information you need that will help us to identify the grate. Keep in mind, you don’t need to have answers for every category but the more […]
Cast Iron Grates, Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics
4 Places To Install Trench Drain
04
Feb
Feb
Residential trench drain is a large market that fluctuates with the construction season. Homeowners and private drainage projects often extend the market well into winter months when the commercial sectors slow. The most common residential applications are pool/patio, driveway drains, downspout drainage and shower drains. This article discusses these four main drainage applications and some […]
Catch Basins, Custom Systems, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Large Residential Catch Basin Options
12
Mar
Mar
When discussing catch basins with an excavating contractor, they may often think about the large precast concrete drainage structures for stormwater, which are regularly used in municipal, state or federal drainage systems. These basins commonly have an interior dimension of 2’ x 4’ or larger and are made of 8” thick reinforced concrete. A landscape […]
Catch Basins, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Residential Downspout Catch Basin Installation
04
Nov
Nov
It is common for homeowners to put their downspout water into a pipe that then travels out to the street or a back yard location. This often leads to clogged drainage pipes. Over time, leaves, sticks and sand particulate from roofing shingles will build up in the pipe to gradually reduce drainage efficiency. A catch basin helps to reduce this problem in two ways…
Catch Basins, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Catch Basins and Downspout Drainage
18
Mar
Mar
Nobody likes a wet basement. Are catch basins the cure? The first line of defense to keep your basement dry is keeping water away from your foundation, and the most common source of water damage is storm water from roofs, patios and driveways. A driveway that slopes into a garage can direct storm water toward the house. Trench […]