The MEA EN2000 is used in applications where heavy wheel loads will be frequent and where occasional large volumes of run-off water can occur. Food processing plants, maintenance facilities and fire stations are a few of the locations where a slotted ductile iron grate is commonly used as a trench cover in these conditions. MEA’s polymer […]
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Catch Basins, Custom Systems, Frame and Grate Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Large Residential Catch Basin Options
12
Mar
Mar
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 […]
Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Dura Slope Trench Drain and Decorative Grating
24
Sep
Sep
If you want off-the-shelf channel drains with decorative grates, you have a few choices. Dura Slope™ is one of them. Decorative grating is the newest trend in residential and commercial trench drain design. Conventional slotted cast iron grates are giving way to decorative trench grating in high profile applications as homeowners, commercial architects and city […]
Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Ornamental Grating for Trench Drain
11
Mar
Mar
There have been many people asking about it, and I’ve finally been able to gather some good information about decorative grating for trench drains. Take a look at the trench drain grating I have pictured in various articles in this blog. Only a few stand out as being “pretty” from an aesthetic or architectural point […]
Custom Systems, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Trench Drain in Brazil
17
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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