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 […]
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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
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 […]
Driveways, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Installation Guide For MEARIN 100
09
Nov
Nov
Often it may seem that all drainage installation guides are the same. However, it is important on any project to have the system designer or architect determine whether the installation site requires any special attention or specific equipment. Installation Guide For MEARIN 100 Trench Drain Systems is one of the largest distributors in the United […]
Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized, Urban Drainage
Retrofitting Plastic Patio Drains
30
Apr
Apr
How can you replace worn and broken plastic channels within a patio or pool deck? What can you do when your trench drain is separating from the concrete and lifting? We get these types of questions more often than you would think. Answer : Simple answer is to replace the channel drain. The main concern […]
Decorative Grating, Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Pro’s and Con’s of Plastic Trench Drain
22
Feb
Feb
When I started my career with trench drain, I didn’t know the critical questions that determine whether a plastic trench drain is appropriate in a drainage project. At the time, I handled a polymer concrete product line. Polymer concrete is a mixture of an inert material (such as silica sand) and a two-part polyester resin […]