Category Archives: Plastic Drains
Articles covering plastic drains and concerns (installation, grate options, etc.) surrounding plastic drainage systems.
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
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 […]
Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Jump Into the Pool, But Avoid Slipping
Aug
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANUFACTURING PARTNER, ULMA ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ALLOWING US TO SHARE THEIR INFORMATIVE POST. Read the original post on ULMA’s News site by clicking here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ulma Architectural provides drainage solutions for a variety of applications and is known throughout the drainage industry for their high quality and reliable products. To tell […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Z884: A General Purpose Shallow Drainage System
Apr
Z884 Drainage System There is a wide variety of applications that require a trench drain system. Finding a drain system that fits both a commercial and a residential project can be difficult. The Z884 by Zurn is a general-purpose shallow drainage system and is ideal for both. A smooth round base allows this channel system […]
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Introducing Driveway Drainage Kits
Jan
Driveway drainage kits are ideal for residential and a variety of commercial applications. The installation of a drain system is an important part of any new or existing infrastructure. A trench drain can stretch across the entire driveway effectively stopping the water flow before it can harm your garage, basement, foundation, or nearby structures. The […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Pardon My French “Drain”
Dec
Standing water is an continuous issue when it comes to landscapes. Simple hand- dug ditches are one of the earliest forms of water drainage. By creating an outlet that was lower than the current soil level a natural drainage system was created. Developing over the years this process transformed into French drains and then into […]
Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
Common Reasons Why Trench Drains Fail
Dec
Trench drain systems can be a large, but important investment to any property. There are multiple facets to each project that help determine how and what drainage system to use. Fundamental mistakes are often made that cause a new installation of trench drain to fail. This happens when the entire scope of the project isn’t […]
Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
6 Reasons to Consider Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
Nov
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is becoming a common building material, but while some areas have been quick to embrace fiber-reinforced polymers, other contractors and plant managers still aren’t convinced. Why should they use fiberglass grating for their railings, walkways and trench drains? 6 Reasons to Choose FRP FRP material is a composite made by combining […]
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
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 […]
Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Growing Options of Metal Decorative Grates For NDS Products
Aug
The grate options are expanding for the ever popular Mini Channel and Slim Channel drainage systems manufactured by National Diversified Systems (NDS). These well known and consumer friendly linear drains are manufactured in Fresno, California by NDS and warehoused in locations all over the United States. The Mini Channel is a 3-inch wide system that […]