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 […]
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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, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains
Choosing A Swimming Pool Deck Drain
06
Feb
Feb
When faced with the prospect of selecting a channel drain for your swimming pool deck, your task can seem overwhelming. The selection process is a balancing act between deck design, functionality, aesthetics, safety and cost. It is important that the pool owner weigh the relative value that each of these features have to his project […]
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 […]
Decorative Grating, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Shower Drains, Style
Mini Channel Grating Expose’
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
Decorative Grating, Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Plastic Trench Drain
24
Jan
Jan
This is how you choose a plastic trench drain: When I started my career with trench drain, I didn’t know the benefits of using plastic trench drains on drainage projects. Since then, I’ve seen enough projects to tell the difference between good and bad trench drain systems. From what I learned, all trench drain is […]
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 […]
Catch Basins, Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, Low Profile Adapter, NDS Products, Profile Drains, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Patio and Driveway Drainage (Part 1) – Low Profile Drain
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Mar
Mar
Just about any place in need of a drainage point can use catch basins (or one of their many variations) to evacuate water. Homeowners can use catch basins for driveway drainage, pools, patio point drains and landscape area drains. And, the installation techniques employed will be as diverse as the application. An interesting variation of […]