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TRENCH DRAINS

Proper West Michigan trench drain installation captured water where it counts.

Trench Drains are ideal for capturing water while it's "sheeting" over a solid surface before hitting a foundation wall. This water can flood a garage, gather in front of doors, wash over the edge and cause erosion, etc.​

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A proper Trench Drain will be installed about an inch below nominal grade, ensuring both sides are draining down into the Trench Drain, capturing both the original water flow (e.g., down the driveway towards the garage) and water that over-shoots or comes from the other direction (e.g., runoff from washing a car in the garage, etc.)

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The standard heavy-duty Trench Drain typically used by AJS Groundcare is rated for up to four ton vehicle use (when set in concrete). These drains are made with UV stabilized polypropylene polymer, keeping them rust free and performing for years to come!

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TYPICAL TRENCH DRAIN INSTALL STEPS

  1. Identify the slope of the surface and where the water naturally runs.

  2. Find the best direction to drain the collected water (typically downhill away from the driveway).

    1. Sometimes a dry-well and pump is required to move the water against gravity to an appropriate drainage location (commonly the storm water drains in the street, etc.)

  3. Cut the solid surface (asphalt or concrete), remove and dispose.

  4. Install the Trench Drains and discharge.

  5. Pour new concrete to fill the driving surface, encasing the Trench Drains.

  6. Enjoy the new drainage solution!

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