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 […]
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Decorative Grating, General, Home Improvement, Infinity Drain, Lawncare, MAX Mini, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Style, Uncategorized, 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, Home Improvement, Lawncare, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Style, Uncategorized
Metal Decorative Grates for NDS Products
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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 […]
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
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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, 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 […]
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“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 […]
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 […]
Frequently Asked Questions, General, Home Improvement, NDS Products, Patios, Pool Deck Drains, Profile Drains, Stegmeier, Style, Uncategorized
Extruded Channel Drains (Part 1)
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Apr
Apr
Last month, I wrote an article about a plastic channel drain product marketed by NDS under the “Pro Series” brand. This neutral channel product line is manufactured by injection molding. While injection molding is great for making intricate shapes, manufacturing costs associated with injection molding drive product costs up. There are design and mold costs […]