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 […]
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General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized
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, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, 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 treehouse and now there’s such a thing as a Granny Pod. The idea of having a […]
Decorative Grating, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
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 MAX Mini™ adds a touch of class to your light duty drainage application. This 3” wide linear drain system, features stunning decorative grating in a sleek metal edged channel, perfect for […]
Decorative Grating, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Outdoor Kitchen Drainage Solution
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
Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Stegmeier, Style, Uncategorized
Q&A How do I replace pool deck grates?
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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, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
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.
Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage, Zurn
Plastic Driveway Drains Do Exist!
28
Aug
Aug
Ever since the rise of plastic trench drains, there have been 3 big misconceptions about plastic driveway drains. They’re not traffic rated (FALSE) They’re not sloped (FALSE) They’re not decorative (FALSE) Popular plastic channel drains only provide surface level view of your options. Based on a trip to their local chain store, a homeowner would […]
Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
“Cathedral” Grating for NDS Mini Channel
06
Apr
Apr
Cathedral Trench Drain Systems expanded its decorative offering for NDS Mini Channel with a new pattern of bronze and aluminum grating. The design, borrowed from Chester Cathedral in Chester, England, is heel-proof, subdued and stylish. It adds a solemn aesthetic to the hardscape and hints of a yearning for the innocence of old. Bronze Age […]
Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Q&A: Retrofitting Plastic Patio Drains
30
Apr
Apr
Last week we had a reader email us with a patio drain question. Namely, how could he replace the worn plastic channels of his patio drain, which was separating from the concrete floor? Curiosity about the drain itself aside, I am more concerned with the installation’s integrity. As you see in the photo, he pulled […]