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 […]
Tag Archives: trench drain installation
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Aug
Aug
Whether you are installing new or retrofitting an older system there are solutions. One of the most common trench drain questions we receive is from homeowners who need help solving driveway drainage problems. Installation If you are going to install a drain in an existing driveway, I recommend putting in a trench drain system. You […]
General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Stormwater Management for House and Patio
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May
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 […]
Cast Iron Grates, Fiberglass Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
How to Replace 1 Inch Thick Grates
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Apr
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 […]
Brewery FAQ, Custom Systems, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Polymer Concrete Drains, Stainless Trench Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
4 Tips to Help Pick a Polymer Concrete Brewery Drain
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Apr
Apr
Polymer concrete drains are a viable option for breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries, but they can be tricky to understand. As with stainless steel trench drain installations, there are grating and catch basin considerations when planning a drain. But with polymer concrete channels, process temperature and chemical resistance of the process becomes more of a […]
Destination Trench Drain, General Installation, Trench Drain Basics
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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Apr
Apr
Suspended slabs are trickier to pour than on-grade floors. Likewise, installing a trench drain in a suspended floor requires more thought than does an on-grade drain installation. I’ve come up with a few considerations to help prevent your suspended slab drain install project from going sideways. DISCLAIMER: For fork truck traffic on suspended floors, don’t […]
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May
May
The climate is always warm and wet in Singapore, a small island nation in Southeast Asia with a bustling economy and a diverse and growing population. Geographically, Singapore is located 3 degrees north of the equator at the intersection of some pretty old trading routes. Singapore receives over 90 inches of rainfall a year. (Compare […]
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Jun
Jun
This is a story about a trench drain installation in a horse barn. In this case, a drain was previously installed and deemed inadequate for many reasons. The owners decided to replace the old drain with a product called Econodrain #4. Econodrain is what I call a former trench drain system; it utilizes a disposable […]
Destination Trench Drain, General Installation
Trench Drain Installation in Brazil – Block Lined Example
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Feb
Feb
In recent years, I have been traveling to Brazil with my wife over the Thanksgiving holidays to visit family and friends. It is a good time to visit Brazil since it is prior to the busy Christmas season and just the beginning of their summer season. School is still in session, so you basically have […]
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