Trench drains are one of the most underrated parts of any commercial space. Go to a warehouse or a manufacturing site and you will notice that trench drains are easily neglected. They’re rusty, brittle, and sometimes, misaligned. Not repairing trench drains can cause flooding or water spilling over your industrial floors.
The Importance of a Trench Drain
You may not realize it but these drains are those rectangular drains you’ll see on the floor. They’re usually near gutters and they are covered with a metal railing to avoid anyone from slipping through them.
Trench drains are used to collect excess water in paved areas like parking lots, manufacturing sites, and even residential gardens. They ensure that that the water that ends up on your floors doesn’t stay there for long as it goes to the drain. In turn, there are fewer accidents and messes on your commercial floors.
Another thing you should note is that this type of drain is just one part of a comprehensive drainage system. Having a non-functioning trench drain can affect your whole water system and it can result in more damage and flooding.
There are also other problems brought about by static water. Aside from being homes of insects, static water can lead to deterioration of other materials in the surrounding areas. Just like any home that has extra moisture in the walls, the concrete and the metal that stays in your old trench drains can ultimately damage the other materials even further.
How to Fix Old Commercial Trench Drains
There are different kinds of trench drains and each varies in their uses. While there are DIY trench drain tutorials on the internet, this is not advisable especially if it’s for your commercial spaces. Pushing for a DIY trench drain fix may not be economical as you need to allot time, effort, and money in order to have a comprehensive drainage system.
So, DIY is definitely out of the question here. What you can do instead is to hire someone who is an expert in repairing old commercial trench drains. Extreme Epoxy Coatings is a company that has been in the trench drain industry for a while now and it has serviced Central and North California. If you are looking for experts that can do the repair for you, Extreme Epoxy Coatings is the company to call.
Trench Drain Replacement Process
The first thing that you can expect when getting a trench drain fixed is the assessment. 
Professionals from Extreme Industrial Coatings will visit your site and assess the need for a new trench drain. It’s important to note that not all old drainage systems are supposed to be repaired. There are other options like replacing the stainless-steel railing rather than totally fixing the trench drains.
After the assessment, you will be given an explanation of the condition of your trench drains and the possible solutions to fixing them. Most of the time, when the issue is rusted drains, it is best to replace them as they are a hazard for both your workers and the drainage system.
Once you agree on the recommended solution for your trench drains, professionals from Extreme Epoxy Coatings will schedule their repair day on your site. When it comes to the actual installation, there is no need to prepare anything or to do anything to your drains. Specialists at Extreme Epoxy Coatings will handle all the materials needed and the whole installation process. They will also make sure that the railings in the trench drain are aligned with the floor. This will also help prevent people from tripping on them.
Contact us today for a free estimate on your next trench drain project!
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