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SURFACE DRAINS

Surface level drains (storm and trench) are an effective method to capture and redirect standing or running water!

Storm drains are typically installed in the lowest area of pooling water and effectively drain it away. Typical install locations are yards, landscaping, etc. Utilizing a filter catch basket leaves, sticks, twigs, etc. can be caught preventing the drainage solution from getting filled with derbies!

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Similarly trench drains are ideal for capturing water while it's "sheeting" over a solid surface before entering a garage, encountinger a foundation wall, causing erosion, etc.​

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A properly installed surface drain is nominal grade, capturing surface water (typically from all directions) e.g., down the driveway towards the garage or the low spot in a yard).​​

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The standard heavy-duty drain is exclusively used by AJS Groundcare and sized for the appropriate installation (lawn mowers, vehicles, etc.) Made with UV stabilized high-grade plastics keeping them rust free and performing for years to come!

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Surface drains exclusively remove water above ground and do not drain or dry out the ground. If after a rain there is no standing water but the ground is wet or muddy a French Drain is the solution!

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TYPICAL STORM DRAIN INSTALL

  1. Identify the lowest area where the water naturally runs.

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

    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. Dig into the ground (typically ~18") in the desired location

  4. Install the storm drain and route the discharge.

  5. Backfill around the drain and repair the area as able

  6. Enjoy the new drainage solution!

TYPICAL TRENCH DRAIN INSTALL

  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 route the discharge.

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

  6. Enjoy the new drainage solution!

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