Heavy rain can overwhelm drainage systems, leading to water backing up in yards, driveways, and parking areas. This often occurs when debris, sediment, or undersized drains restrict water flow, preventing the system from handling the volume of stormwater efficiently. Understanding why drains back up and how to prevent it is essential for homeowners and property […]
Category Archives: Large Modular Trench Drains
Cast Iron Grates, Driveway Drains, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, Large Modular Trench Drains, System, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Trench•Era™, Uncategorized
Heavy-Duty Grates: Drainage Solutions Built to Last
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Jan
Jan
Heavy-Duty Grates: Built for Pressure, Performance, & Protection In environments where water management meets extreme traffic, heavy-duty grates deliver the strength and stability required to keep operations moving. These rugged drainage solutions are engineered to handle substantial weight loads while maintaining consistent flow control—making them a critical component in industrial, commercial, municipal, and transportation applications. […]
Catch Basins, Custom Systems, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Large Modular Trench Drains, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, StormChambers, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Kure Beach Dune Infiltration System
05
Feb
Feb
An investigation in using the surrounding natural landscape to assist in ridding stormwater runoff of bacteria and creating a safe local swimming space. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANUFACTURING PARTNER, NDS® FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE THEIR INFORMATIVE POST. NDS® (National Diversified Sales, Inc.) provides drainage solutions for a variety of applications and is known throughout the […]
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Trench•Era™ – Modular Trench Drain from TDS
08
Sep
Sep
Trench•Era™ by TDS introduces a new approach to high-capacity linear drainage, providing designers and contractors with greater installation flexibility. Featuring three main system groups—frame and rail, EPS foam forms, and prefabricated channels—this versatile solution delivers multiple drainage options for heavy-duty applications based on the specific frame system selected. Typical Applications Highways Airports Ports & Shipyards […]
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Virtual Trade Showroom at Trench Drain Systems
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 […]
Cast Iron Grates, Destination Trench Drain, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Major Flooding? FP1200 to the Rescue!
07
Feb
Feb
The First National Bank of Bellevue, Ohio had been feeling the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath in the form of flooding. Standing water caused customers to make wide paths around the deep puddles or power through, only to end up with soggy shoes for a quick escape from the weather. Unfortunately, the problem became more […]
Custom Systems, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
7 Facts About The FP Series Trench Drain
28
Jan
Jan
The FP Series trench drain is a large flow, transportation drainage product developed by Hubbell POLYCAST® in 2010. TDS purchased and then redesigned this drain in 2016. At the time of its introduction to the market, it filled a void for high-volume pre-sloped systems for heavy load stormwater applications. 1: Trench Drain Systems purchased this […]
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TDS 3000 Series empowers art at Newark electric station
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May
May
Hurricane Sandy took its toll on many things, including Newark’s grid reliability. PSEG decided to invest $277 million into a new switching station in the Fairmont Heights neighborhood of Newark to improve the city’s grid reliability after Hurricane Sandy. Switching stations re-route electricity to backup lines in case of failure. So if the main distribution […]
Custom Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Slot Drains, Uncategorized
Controlling Highway Runoff: Linear Drainage vs. Inlets
07
Nov
Nov
Without containment, storm water can cause traffic hazards on highways. Rain storms send water rushing across highways and bridges, leading to increased runoff into the environment and a greater risk of hydroplaning due to sheet flow. Highway engineers use two types of drains to control surface water on highways: Linear Drainage Systems Catch Basins (Inlets) […]
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