For many applications, selecting the right drainage system material is critical. There are several differences between a standard polymer concrete system and a vinyl ester concrete system. While both are polymer concrete systems, these differences have a direct impact on a project’s durability, lifespan and cost. Polyester – Polymer Concrete Introduced in the late 1950s, […]
Category Archives: Driveway Drains
Driveway drain keep your house from flooding and your driveway clean.
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Name that Grate! A Replacement Grate Guide
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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 […]
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
Why Driveway Drainage is Important
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Mar
Mar
Do you have pooling water after a storm or maybe you can’t get your mail in the winter because your driveway has become a skating rink? It doesn’t matter if your driveway is big, small or how it is shaped because they all share the need for proper drainage. What may cause some of these water […]
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
3 Common Reasons Why Trench Drains Fail
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Feb
Feb
A trench drain can be an expensive item to install. First, it requires an investment of time and energy to solve a drainage problem. Then there is the cost of the drain materials including the channel, top grating and shipping cost. The project will also require installation time and expense, as well as concrete and […]
Driveway Drains, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains
Trench Drain Installation for the Residential Driveway
08
Oct
Oct
Most homeowners that purchase trench drain are looking to resolve an existing drainage problem. From my observation, driveway drainage problems are the most common, so let’s talk about how to install a trench drain in an existing driveway. The problem can vary from being merely a low spot in the drive that causes the pooling of water […]