A craft or microbrewery is a labor of love. Just as with the mash tun and fermentation vessels, owners want the best brewery drain for their brewhouse. If you are a brewer – or even a contractor planning a brewery construction – you understand that big decisions are made at every stage of construction. One of […]
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The Skinny on Slot Drain
14
Aug
Aug
Slot drains are a growing segment of the drainage market, but they haven’t broken into popular use – in America at least. Compared to trench drain systems, little is known about this type of drainage system. There are a few slot drain systems in the American market. More likely, trench drain manufacturers offer accessories that […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Made in America: POLYCAST® Trench Drain
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Jul
Jul
POLYCAST® is a leading American manufacturer of polymer concrete trench drains and high volume fiberglass drainage systems. Started in Fargo, North Dakota almost 32 years ago, POLYCAST® grew its line of drainage products and became an instrumental part of the U.S. trench drain industry. The company’s product offerings recently expanded after Hubbell, a multinational company headquartered […]
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
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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 […]
Cast Iron Grates, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Cast Iron Finishing Options for Trench Drain Systems
09
Aug
Aug
Trench drain is becoming a bigger part of American hardscape and streetscape projects as North America continues to builds its infrastructure and becomes concerned about water quality and storm water control. Higher aesthetic demands are being made on trench drain grating on streets and sidewalks. Because of this, it is a common practice to “finish” […]
Decorative Grating, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Decorative Cast Iron Grating Options for the Meadrain EN2000 Polymer Channel
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Apr
Apr
The MEA EN2000 is used in applications where heavy wheel loads will be frequent and where occasional large volumes of run-off water can occur. Food processing plants, maintenance facilities and fire stations are a few of the locations where a slotted ductile iron grate is commonly used as a trench cover in these conditions. MEA’s polymer […]
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
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Mar
Mar
When conversing with an excavating contractor regarding catch basins, they may often think about the sizeable precast concrete drainage structures for stormwater, which are regularly used in municipal, state or federal drain systems. These basins commonly have an interior dimension of 24″ x 48″ or larger and are made of 8” thick reinforced concrete. A […]
Custom Systems, Destination Trench Drain, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Trench Drain Installation in Brazil – Block Lined Example
03
Feb
Feb
In recent years, I have been traveling to Brazil with my wife over the Thanksgiving holidays to visit family and friends. It is a good time to visit Brazil since it is prior to the busy Christmas season and just the beginning of their summer season. School is still in session, so you basically have […]
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…
Cast Iron Grates, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, POLYCAST 600, POLYCAST 700, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, System, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Trench Drain Installation for the Residential Driveway
08
Oct
Oct
Most homeowners that purchase trench drain are looking to resolve an existing drainage issue. 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 to […]