Since returning from Dublin, I’ve developed a theory that Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because the plants are so well watered. Whether the sky is overcast or sunny, it seemed as if I could expect a stray shower to pop up at a moment’s notice. Frequent rains, combined with the island’s mild climate, create […]
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Custom drainage systems from Trench Drain.
Hinged bar grating is cool, but it’s not offered in the United States. The ability to open a drain for cleaning (which this drain needs) is essential. If drain grates are locked into place with a locking mechanism or if the grates are the bolt-down style, opening the drain becomes more problematic. But when the […]
The climate is always warm and wet in Singapore, a small island nation in Southeast Asia with a bustling economy and a diverse and growing population. Geographically, Singapore is located 3 degrees north of the equator at the intersection of some pretty old trading routes. Singapore receives over 90 inches of rainfall a year. (Compare […]
I have been looking for ways to live more “Earth friendly” over the last several months. While I understand that by now I will never be forgiven for my carbon footprint, I decided that my commuting habits should not stop me from making small changes in my lifestyle. The least I could do was reduce […]
Fiberglass Grating As the price of stainless steel increases, fiberglass is filling the gap. Fiberglass is a component that has been found to be very useful in many trench drain applications. This strong, lightweight material is easily fabricated into grating for standard and custom drain applications. It’s chemical and corrosion resistance puts it in a […]
I was in Kansas City on business, but it would have to wait. It had been 10 years since I had been to a professional baseball game and even longer since I had been to a game in my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. The Oakland A’s, an old rival of the Kansas City Royals, […]
Meet the 12” x 20” Locust grate by Iron Age Designs. This grate is made for custom Iron Age frames and is typically used in suspended walkways and stairs. We had a sample available and brainstormed about innovative ways to use trench drain grates. Ultimately, we decided to custom paint the grate and use it as […]
It was a Sunday afternoon in October, 2009. The sky was vibrant, the wind gentle after a chilly morning, and the sound of lapping waves was soft in my ears. Autumn showed in the emerging rainbow of trees surrounding Walden Pond. The pond could hardly be considered a pond by its size, a hearty 61 […]
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 […]
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 […]