The customer initially thought that we were the manufacturer of the grate but had purchased it from one of the big box stores. We weren’t provided with detailed information about the occurrence but were informed that her horse’s leg went through the grate and fell. The grate pinched around its hind leg causing the horse […]
Category Archives: Catch Basins
Blogs on catch basins, catch basin installations and decorative grating options
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveways, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Zurn
TDS Announces – Virtual Trade Showroom
09
Sep
Sep
Why Visit Our Showroom? There’s no need travel or pay to attend a trade show. Simply shop from your seat and take your time viewing each section in 3D. Trench Drain systems (TDS) is a national distributor for numerous name brand trench drain manufacturers. TDS also manufactures exclusive products for multiple drainage products. Click on […]
Catch Basins, Driveways, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Maintaining Your Drainage System
13
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 […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
House & Patio Drainage – Stormwater Management
05
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 […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveways, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Style, Uncategorized
Driveway Drainage on a Dime
21
Aug
Aug
It doesn’t matter where you live, there will always be an opportunity for a weather event that can cause your driveway to flood. Storm water alone can be excessive and your driveway can easily become inundated from additional runoff from nearby rooftops, neighboring streets and sidewalks. Since water follows/pushes water, it collects and pools at […]
Catch Basins, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Uncategorized
Keeping Rainy Days at Bay with Lawn Drains
09
Jul
Jul
Yard drainage comes to the front of every homeowner’s mind at least once. Maybe a new development upsets your neighborhood’s runoff balance. Perhaps an uphill neighbor’s new patio sends water sheeting through your backyard. Or, maybe the first rainstorm in a new home creates an unexpected pond. Flooded yards can leave you feeling hopeless, but […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Assembling 9 & 12 Inch Landscaping Basins
27
Apr
Apr
Since we get a lot of questions about catch basins, we had John show you how to assemble a 9″ and 12″ landscaping basins. He runs through all basin components, including decorative grating and debris filters. Learn your basin’s outlet sizes and placement options. Ready to shop? Visit our online store by clicking here. Big […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Decorative Plastic Trench Grates Exist!
12
Jul
Jul
Ever since the first line of plastic trench drains emerged on the market, homeowners and contractors alike, have welcomed the convenience of lightweight and affordable drainage systems. Easily purchased and installed, these plastic drains bring patio and in some cases driveway drainage to an accessible level. Decorative Plastic Grates The design efforts from NDS® allows […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Made In America: Iron Age Designs
02
Jul
Jul
Iron Age Designs is a Washington-based designer that embraces its Made in the U.S.A. identity as it sells decorative iron grates, tree grates and custom casting at prices homeowners can afford. Founded in 2005 by Mark Armstrong and Craig Diamond, industry professionals who had already worked together for years designing decorative castings for landscape projects, […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Low Profile Adapter, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Patio and Driveway Drainage Solutions (Part 2) – New Catch Basin Drain Grate Options
10
Apr
Apr
Our previous blog introduced standard grating options such as the plastic slotted grate and the painted black iron grate. The neat thing, though, is that multiple grates fit the 12″ x 12″ size profile adapters and catch basins. Three new grating options recently became available to the market, which open up the design possibilities for […]
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