Trench drain systems can be a large, but important investment to any property. There are multiple facets to each project that help determine how and what drainage system to use. Fundamental mistakes are often made that cause a new installation of trench drain to fail. This happens when the entire scope of the project isn’t […]
Category Archives: Pool Deck Drains
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Maintaining Your System
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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 […]
Decorative Grating, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style
NDS Mini Channel-Decorative Grating Options
31
Aug
Aug
Mini Channel and NDS National Diversified Sales (NDS) is a plastic trench drain and grate manufacturer. They have a broad selection of plastic trench drain systems that are used in a variety of applications. The 3 inch-wide Mini Channel is popular due to its lightweight honeycomb design, UV protected channels and a price point which […]
Driveways, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Pro Series Kits: Quick and Easy Patio Drains
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Jul
Jul
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Catch Basins, General, Home Improvement, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Uncategorized
House and Patio Drainage – Stormwater Management
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May
May
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 […]
Decorative Grating, Home Improvement, Infinity Drain, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Zurn
Narrow Drains with Wide Appeal
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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, General, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Metal Decorative Grates for NDS Products
14
Aug
Aug
The grate options are expanding for the ever popular Mini Channel and Slim Channel drainage systems manufactured by National Diversified Systems (NDS). These well known and consumer friendly linear drains are manufactured in Fresno, California by NDS and warehoused in locations all over the United States. The Mini Channel is a 3-inch wide system that […]
General, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Shower Drains
6 Reasons to Consider Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
09
Mar
Mar
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is becoming a common building material, but while some areas have been quick to embrace fiber-reinforced polymers, other contractors and plant managers still aren’t convinced. Why should they use fiberglass grating for their railings, walkways and trench drains? 6 Reasons to Choose FRP FRP material is a composite made by combining […]
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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 […]
Driveways, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Zurn
Learning the Basics of Z884: Zurn’s 4″ Deck Drain
22
Jan
Jan
TRANSCRIPT: Hi, this is John with trench drain systems today we’re here to talk about the Zurn Z884 system. This handy four-inch system is good for residential and small commercial applications such as pools, driveways and kitchens. The channel has design features built right into it which help with installations such as the rebar clips […]
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