5 - 6 Inch Systems

Residential driveway drainage systems primarily fall within these dimensions. They handle normal amounts of storm water runoff. Systems can be sloped, non sloped, with decorative or very simple grate covers. Be sure to select options with Load Class B or Class C and up for heavier vehicles.

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Decorative Grates

  • Decorative Sloped Systems

    Trench drain systems that are practical, allow for fast redirection of storm water with pre-sloped channels and accented with decorative grates. Be sure to select from Load Class B or C options.

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  • Decorative Shallow Systems

    When your project has depth limitations for excavation, these shallow drainage solutions are appropriate. They are non sloping systems that offer a variety of decorative grate options. Choose from Load Class B or Load Class C options.

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  • Decorative Neutral Systems

    Although neutral systems are non sloping, they have the capacity to quickly redirect storm water. A large variety of cast iron decorative grate selections are available along with a sleek stainless steel option.

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Basic Grates

  • Heavy Duty Systems

    Driveway drainage solutions that can handle loads that are heavier than average residential vehicle traffic weights. Be sure to check load class ratings.

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  • Slotted Grates on Sloped Systems

    Basic driveway drainage solutions that are robust, sloped and topped with slotted grates that are available in stainless steel, galvanized steel and cast iron. Choose from Load Class B or Load Class C options.

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  • Slotted Grates on Neutral Systems

    Non sloping systems with basic slotted grate options available in a variety of materials including stainless steel, galvanized steel and cast iron. Be sure to select from Load Class B or C options.

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8 - 12 Inch Systems

Although rare for residential driveways to need a high capacity drainage system, we offer channels with flow rates between 3000 to over 6700 gpm (gallons per minute). The systems offered below are also appropriate for areas with heavy equipment traffic such as farm equipment and forklifts. Be sure to refer to load class ratings for appropriate weight classifications.

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Decorative Grates

  • Transverse Grates on Sloped System

    The bigger the drainage system, the fewer options you will have for decorative grates. However, longitudinal slotted grates have a clean look and are ADA Compliant for wheelchairs.

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Basic Grates

  • High Flow Grates on Sloped Systems

    Though overkill for typical driveways, these drainage solutions can easily handle large volumes of storm water as well as heavier traffic loads.

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