Category Archives: Cast Iron Grates

Posts about cast iron grates, iron grating options and cast iron grate finishes around America

Technical and Aesthetic Drainage Solution

Stannie_4

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 […]

How Fast Does Cast Iron Rust?

Elmore, Ohio Bridge Project

GRATES AT A BRIDGE PROJECT – ELMORE, OHIO Customers often ask us how long it takes for cast iron to mellow out to the brown patina typically seen in most parking lots. We are fortunate enough to be aware of a project that was completed in 2020. A bridge was replaced in the village of […]

TDS Announces – Virtual Trade Showroom

Panaramic VTS Shot-tall

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 […]

Decorative Grating for POLYCAST 600

Decorative POLYCAST Grates

There are multiple trench drain systems available on the market today, but not all have the application flexibility as Hubbell’s POLYCAST 600 series. These pre-sloped drain systems are ideal for a variety of projects and often use a standard slotted ductile iron grate, as it is a versatile option. Occasionally, there is a need for […]

Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?

RAW - RUST - BoOF Interlaken

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 […]

Name that Grate! A Replacement Grate Guide

Trench Drain Grates

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 […]

Major Flooding? FP1200 to the Rescue!

FP1200 - Bank-Parking Lot

The First National Bank of Bellevue, Ohio had been feeling the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath in the form of flooding. Standing water caused customers to make wide paths around the deep puddles or power through, only to end up with soggy shoes for a quick escape from the weather. Unfortunately, the problem became more […]

Universal Ductile Iron Trench Drain Grate (TDS 461D)

Previous articles I’ve written have discussed the evolution of the polymer concrete trench drain channel and how it came to the U.S. Market. The big takeaway is that the rise of modular trench drain started in Europe and migrated to the United States, bringing with them metric dimensional standards (channel length and width) which rendered […]

How to Replace 1 Inch Thick Grates

1 in Thick Bar Grate

Let’s just say it: 1” thick grates aren’t considered heavy duty anymore. Standards change. Architects once specified one inch thick iron grates for loading docks, warehouses and industrial areas. Typically, contractors installed them in an angle iron frame using the old wooden box form method. Why can’t I replace my 1” iron grates? Increased traffic […]

4 Places To Install Trench Drain

Driveway drainage

Residential trench drain is a large market that fluctuates with the construction season. Homeowners and private drainage projects often extend the market well into winter months when the commercial sectors slow. The most common residential applications are pool/patio, driveway drains, downspout drainage and shower drains.  This article discusses these four main drainage applications and some […]