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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Catch Basins, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics
Maintaining Your Drainage System
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
Brewery FAQ, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Polymer Concrete – Polyester vs. Vinyl Ester
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Jul
Jul
For many applications, selecting the right drainage system material is critical. There are several differences between a standard polymer concrete system and a vinyl ester concrete system. While both are polymer concrete systems, these differences have a direct impact on a project’s durability, lifespan and cost. Polyester – Polymer Concrete Introduced in the late 1950s, […]
Cast Iron Grates, Destination Trench Drain, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Large Modular Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Major Flooding? FP1200 to the Rescue!
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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 The FP Series Trench Drain
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Jan
Jan
The FP Series trench drain is a large flow, transportation drainage product developed by Hubbell POLYCAST® in 2010. TDS purchased and then redesigned this drain in 2016. At the time of its introduction to the market, it filled a void for high-volume pre-sloped systems for heavy load stormwater applications. 1: Trench Drain Systems purchased this […]
Frequently Asked questions, Plastic Drains, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – In the Beginning
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Nov
Nov
The first time I learned of ACO and polymer concrete was in 1985 while on a tour of some silica mines in northeast Ohio. In that part of the country, the Sharon conglomerate crops out of the ground and is mined by a number of industrial mineral firms. The Best Silica Company, located in Chardon, […]
Cast Iron Grates, Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics
4 Places To Install Trench Drain
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
Brewery FAQ, Custom Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Polymer Concrete Drains, Stainless Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Planning Drainage When You Don’t Have A Plan: A Case Study for Breweries
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Jul
Jul
Overview: One of the most important components of planning a new brewery or expanding an existing facility is the drainage system. Acidic chemicals, high-temperature fluids, and sanitizers make it necessary to have a high-quality system made of stainless steel or vinyl ester concrete. Breweries discard large volumes of fluids. Some larger breweries see drainage of […]
Destination Trench Drain, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, POLYCAST 600, POLYCAST 700, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
3 Trench Drain Installation Tips You Need to Know
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May
May
Since trench drains are part of the project’s foundation plan, they are literally the groundwork of their project. Entire projects can be “wounded” if the trench drain is dysfunctional. The drain installation has much to do with how functional the drain will be. And, drain installations can go horribly wrong. Here are three trench drain […]
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Controlling Highway Runoff: Linear Drainage vs. Inlets
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Nov
Nov
Without containment, storm water can cause traffic hazards on highways. Rain storms send water rushing across highways and bridges, leading to increased runoff into the environment and a greater risk of hydroplaning due to sheet flow. Highway engineers use two types of drains to control surface water on highways: Linear Drainage Systems Catch Basins (Inlets) […]