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

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Panaramic VTS Shot-tall
01
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 […]

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Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Jump Into the Pool, But Avoid Slipping

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
01
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 […]

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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

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
z884-Banner
12
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 […]

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Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Introducing Driveway Drainage Kits

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
POLYCAST600-DG0641D Install-Entrance
17
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 […]

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Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Pardon My French “Drain”

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
FrenchDrainInstall
08
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 […]

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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

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Failed System
02
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 […]

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Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

6 Reasons to Consider Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic is perfect for water parks
04
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 […]

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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

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
Trench Drain Grates
25
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 […]

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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

Posted on by Michael Schroer
Mini Channel Aluminum Tardis Grates and Slim Channel Bronze Slotted Grates
12
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 […]

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Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Stormwater Management for House and Patio

Posted on by Michael Schroer
Pool and patio trench drain
18
May

Having control of the stormwater drainage around your home is an important step in protecting the integrity of your house foundation, the safety and life of your outdoor living space, and the water quality of your in-ground pool or spa. It’s no fun dealing with wet basements, patio water pooling, garage flooding or heavy sediment […]

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