If you want to evacuate a large amount of surface water in a short period of time, trench drain is the best way to do it. And, where is one of the best places in the world to find an abundance of surface water? The rain forest in northern Brazil. I went to Brazil’s northern […]
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Frequently asked questions for trench drain systems
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, POLYCAST 600, POLYCAST 700, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, System, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
POLYCAST 600 Installation
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Jul
Jul
POLYCAST 600 Installation Earlier in the year, I witnessed the installation of 40 LF (Linear Foot) of POLYCAST 600. The job was a new equipment storage facility located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania within earshot of the Pocono Raceway. The POLYCAST 600 is a pre-sloped polymer concrete trench drain system manufactured by Hubbell. It […]
Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Ornamental Grating for Trench Drain
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Mar
Mar
There have been many people asking about it, and I’ve finally been able to gather some good information about decorative grating for trench drains. Take a look at the trench drain grating I have pictured in various articles in this blog. Only a few stand out as being “pretty” from an aesthetic or architectural point […]
Custom Systems, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Trench Drain in Brazil
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Jan
Jan
Goodness Gracious! I just returned from a pleasure/business trip to Brazil. Though the weather was good at times, the majority of my stay was overcast and rainy. I have no complaints on the +80 degree weather in January, however. I was given time to see some torrential rainfalls and a steady use of drainage systems […]
Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Trench Drain in the Black Hills
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Oct
Oct
This summer, I had the opportunity to view more trench drain at various National Monuments. This time, I visited the Black Hills and viewed the trench drain marvels of Devil’s Tower and Mount Rushmore. Trench Drain at Mount Rushmore I went to Mount Rushmore 25 years ago on my way to Field Camp (to study […]
Driveway Drains, 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, Stainless Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Trench Drains Defined
02
Mar
Mar
Alternately called troughs, channels or gutters, trench drain systems play a large role in controlling and directing water runoff. They evacuate surface water, contain chemical spills, and even protect utility lines. A trench drain is generally made by pouring concrete around a form or modular channel and used in tandem with a variety of grating […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Hello Trench Drain Users!!!!
24
Feb
Feb
Thanks for stopping by this information site. We are the world’s first blog about trench drains. Right now, it may seem a bit silly to have a blog about a type of construction supply, but believe me, you’ll be seeing more and more information and discussion boards pop up from the stormwater management industry in […]