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 […]
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Cast Iron Grates, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked questions, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Do You Have Rust On Your Cast Iron?
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
Cast Iron Grates, Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Home Trench Drain Projects, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Contractor Builds Stairs out of Cast Iron Grating
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Jul
Jul
Check out this beautiful south Hollywood stairwell constructed by Agave Designs, a creative construction company based in Los Angeles, California that primarily works with design firms. After speaking with the project designers, project manager Chris Walters and his boss constructed this South Hollywood nightclub stairwell using leather belts and 6” wide cast iron grates to […]
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
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Mar
Mar
When discussing catch basins with an excavating contractor, they may often think about the large precast concrete drainage structures for stormwater, which are regularly used in municipal, state or federal drainage systems. These basins commonly have an interior dimension of 2’ x 4’ or larger and are made of 8” thick reinforced concrete. A landscape […]
Custom Systems, Decorative Grating, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Dura Slope Trench Drain and Decorative Grating
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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
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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, Decorative Grating, Destination Trench Drain, Frequently Asked questions, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Trench Drain in the Black Hills
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Oct
Oct
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 […]