At some point, you may have to deal with a clogged drainage system at your home or business. One of the best ways to avoid drain system failure and water damage to property as a result, is regular maintenance. Cleaning out your landscape drainage a few times a year will help in more ways than […]
Category Archives: Home Trench Drain Projects
Trench drain systems used for residential driveways, pools, patios, yards or sidewalks
Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?
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Aug
Aug
Rust and Cast Iron Cast iron grates are ideal for many situations and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are durable and have multiple decorative options. Raw cast iron grates do not retain their natural silver color. In fact, they quickly turn orange with rust when exposed to any form […]
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Aug
Aug
Whether you are installing new or retrofitting an older system there are solutions. One of the most common trench drain questions we receive is from homeowners who need help solving driveway drainage problems. Installation If you are going to install a drain in an existing driveway, I recommend putting in a trench drain system. You […]
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 […]
Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Grates
Growing Options of Metal Decorative Grates for NDS Products
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Aug
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 […]
General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Stormwater Management for House and Patio
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May
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 […]
Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
ULMA Architectural – ACO’s New Challenger
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Jan
Jan
The 600 Pound Gorilla ACO, a German-based company with manufacturing in Arizona, was the first modular trench drain manufacturer in the North American marketplace and initially found a home for their polymer concrete product line in construction markets that dealt with excavating, concrete placement and general contractors. They are the drainage leaders in the civil market; in […]
Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Keep Your She Shed, Man Cave or Kid Cabin Safe from Water Damage
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Nov
Nov
Have you planned for drainage near your shed? Learn how to protect your prized possession.
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 […]
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