Category Archives: Special Projects

Special projects about decorative grates and decorative cast iron

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

Replacing Broken Trench Drain Grates

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
broken trench drain
02
Feb

Replacing broken trench drain grates is important. A damaged system causes multiple issues throughout an application. There are several questions to ask and steps that should be taken when considering changing out broken grate covers. Replacing Broken Trench Grates Several reasons cause grates to need replacing, age and improper specification are among the most common. […]

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

Why Driveway Drainage is Important

Posted on by Crystal Hemminger
Driveways-370
23
Dec

Driveway Drainage Installing a drainage system is an important part of any new or existing infrastructure. Especially when considering driveways. When a driveway slopes toward the foundation or into a low garage, it is a good indicator that future flood mediation will be needed. A floor drain may come to mind as the obvious answer […]

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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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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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Custom Systems, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

Sustaining Flight Through Trench Drain

Posted on by Julia Shuck
Tiffin Airport Hangar with Trench Drain
31
Mar

The above-ground airport facilities are easy to appreciate, such as the runways, control towers, terminals, and of course, airplanes. What’s underground tends to go less noticed and under-appreciated. Beneath, inside, and surrounding airport facilities are drainage systems designed to collect, carry and dispense stormwater runoff. Drainage systems collect stormwater runoff from paved surfaces. The drains […]

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Custom Systems, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized

7 Facts About POLYCAST’s FP Series Trench Drain

Posted on by Michael Schroer
FP1200 Highway Installation
28
Jan

Seven Facts you didn’t know about POLYCAST’s FP Series Trench Drain The POLYCAST® FP series Trench Drain (Fiberglass POLYCAST®) is a large flow, transportation drainage product developed in 2010 by Hubbell’s POLYCAST® division in Lenoir City TN. At the time of its introduction to the market, it filled a void in the POLYCAST® product line […]

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Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, 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

Posted on by Kristie Pohlman
MAX Mini She Shed Drains
27
Nov

Have you planned for drainage near your shed? Learn how to protect your prized possession.

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Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

Universal Ductile Iron Trench Drain Grate (TDS 461D)

Posted on by Michael Schroer
08
Nov

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 […]

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Cast Iron Grates, Fiberglass Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized

How to Replace 1 Inch Thick Grates

Posted on by Hannah Schroer
1 in Thick Bar Grate
17
Apr

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 […]

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