Most homeowners that purchase trench drain are looking to resolve an existing drainage issue. Driveway drainage problems are the most common, so let’s talk about how to install a trench drain in an existing driveway. The problem can vary from being merely a low spot in the drive that causes the pooling of water to […]
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General information about drainage, design, water flow and trench drain applications.
POLYCAST 600 Installation Earlier in the year, I witnessed the installation of 40 LF (Linear Foot) of POLYCAST 600. The job was a new equipment storage facility located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania within earshot of the Pocono Raceway. The POLYCAST 600 is a pre-sloped polymer concrete trench drain system manufactured by Hubbell. It […]
Goodness Gracious! I just returned from a pleasure/business trip to Brazil. Though the weather was good at times, the majority of my stay was overcast and rainy. I have no complaints on the +80 degree weather in January, however. I was given time to see some torrential rainfalls and a steady use of drainage systems […]
This summer, I had the opportunity to view more trench drain at various National Monuments. This time, I visited the Black Hills and viewed the trench drain marvels of Devil’s Tower and Mount Rushmore. Trench Drain at Mount Rushmore I went to Mount Rushmore 25 years ago on my way to Field Camp (to study […]
Alternately called troughs, channels or gutters, trench drain systems play a large role in controlling and directing water runoff. They evacuate surface water, contain chemical spills, and even protect utility lines. A trench drain is generally made by pouring concrete around a form or modular channel and used in tandem with a variety of grating […]
Thanks for stopping by this information site. We are the world’s first blog about trench drains. Right now, it may seem a bit silly to have a blog about a type of construction supply, but believe me, you’ll be seeing more and more information and discussion boards pop up from the stormwater management industry in […]