Need A Trench Drain Installed in the Atlanta, GA, Area? Engineered Solutions Has You Covered
As its name implies, a trench drain is a drainage system consisting of a trench-like component that carries rainwater or other surface water to a desired area. Essentially serving as a gutter within the ground, a trench drain is usually covered with grating to prevent leaves, sticks, and other debris from entering the drain and clogging it up. Nowadays, most trench drains come in pre-fabricated segments which can be linked together and placed into a pre-dug channel. After the drain is framed, using either wood or rebar, the drain pipe is connected and concrete is poured around the drain to hold it in place.
Trench drains are commonly installed in driveways or other areas where puddles tend to form, such as near swimming pools. They typically sit flush with the adjoining surface, allowing water or other liquids to easily flow into the drain. A trench drain should not be confused with a French drain, which is also used to redirect surface water, but in a much different way.
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If you struggle with water seeping into the basement of your Atlanta-area home from the surrounding soil structures, or if your home is in an area that is particularly flood-prone, a trench drain might be just what you need. With more than a decade of experience, our in-house structural engineering team can evaluate your home and property and provide you with a lasting solution that will prevent further damage and spare you from a world of stress.
If you would like to learn more about having a trench drain or other exterior drain system installed at your home in Atlanta or a nearby area, contact Engineered Solutions of Georgia today.
