An easy way to calculate the storm water runoff of your house or patio (in gallons per minute) is by using the modified Rational Method equation. This equation is: Q = (C x I x A) / 96.23 where:Q = Storm Water Runoff (in gallons per minute, gpm)C = Coefficient of RunoffI = Rainfall Intensity […]
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Decorative Grating, Home Improvement, Infinity Drain, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Zurn
Narrow Drains with Wide Appeal
28
Jan
Jan
Problem: You are planning an outdoor living space which includes a kitchen, spa and pool. You will need a deck drain to help control the rainwater. However, the products you’ve seen in the marketplace don’t match the aesthetic of your outdoor setting. The popular drains commonly used by contractors are narrow and plastic. Narrow deck […]
Decorative Grating, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Style, Uncategorized
Landscaping PVC Pipe Grate Options
17
Dec
Dec
Several options are available when it comes to covering Schedule 40 pipe in lawn drainage situations.
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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 […]
Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Profile Drains, Style
NDS® Slim Channel Drains – Making Home Improvement Easy
15
Apr
Apr
Do you notice standing water in your lawn, patio, poolside or sidewalk after it rains? Do you have an itch to improve your outdoor living space without it becoming an overwhelming project? If you answered yes to either of these questions, the 2 inch wide NDS® Slim Channel drainage system is your solution to maximize […]
Decorative Grating, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Uncategorized
What’s Bigger Than A She Shed? A Granny Pod
06
Jan
Jan
If we learned nothing else from the now infamous State Farm® commercial, it’s that people like to have their own space. Guys have a man cave, ladies like Cheryl have their she sheds, kids have a kid cabin or tree house and now there’s such a thing as a Granny Pod. The idea of having […]
Decorative Grating, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios
MAX Mini: Landscape Drainage with Style and Purpose
15
Nov
Nov
Trench Drain Systems (TDS) has taken residential drainage elegance to a new level. Whether it’s a spa, pool, landscape, or back yard hardscape, the new “MAX Mini” adds a touch of class to your light duty drainage application. This 3” wide linear drain system, features attractive decorative metal grating in a metal edged channel, perfect […]
27
Sep
Sep
Do you have an outdoor kitchen plagued with stormwater runoff? We helped a customer find the perfect drainage solution. Need advice now? Call 610-638-1221
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Mar
Mar
A common complaint I hear about pool deck drains is that replacement grates are hard to find. The pool industry tends to offer narrow plastic trench drains, and while this itself is not a problem, it does pose one. Most common pool deck drains do not offer removable grates. Rather, the channel drain is a […]
Decorative Grating, Driveways, General, Home Improvement, Profile Drains
Setting up MEArin 100 for Residential Drain Situations
09
Oct
Oct
5″ MEArin 100 driveway drainage system is a popular solution for many residential and commercial situations.