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, Driveway Drains, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Driveway Drainage Problems
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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 […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Plastic Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Stormwater Management for House and Patio
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May
May
Controlling stormwater drainage around your home is an important step in protecting the foundation’s integrity, as well as the the water quality of your in-ground pool, or the life and safety of your outdoor living space. It can be a hassle dealing with wet basements, pooling water on the patio, a flooding garage, or heavy […]
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 […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Made in America: POLYCAST® Trench Drain
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Jul
Jul
POLYCAST® is a leading American manufacturer of polymer concrete trench drains and high volume fiberglass drainage systems. Started in Fargo, North Dakota almost 32 years ago, POLYCAST® grew its line of drainage products and became an instrumental part of the U.S. trench drain industry. The company’s product offerings recently expanded after Hubbell, a multinational company headquartered […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, POLYCAST 600, POLYCAST 700, Polymer Concrete Drains, Pre-Cast Concrete, System, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
Polymer Concrete Trench Drain – Residential vs. Commercial
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Jan
Jan
What makes a trench drain suited for residential vs. commercial projects? Manufacturers make both residential drains and commercial-grade trench drains. There are a number of trench drain manufacturers that sell 4 inch wide (100 mm) polymer concrete channels, but we’re comparing two Polycast trench drains by Hubbell. Several differences between the smaller 400 Series and the 600 […]