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13 Ways Facility Managers Can Reduce Maintenance and Operating Costs

Commercial building maintenance is one expense that never goes away. However, providing quality upkeep while minimizing costs is a vital part of a facility manager’s job. How you operate your...

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Trench Drain Design: Considerations and Design Ideas

Drainage systems are an important part of any industrial or urban area, as they help to facilitate the disposal of liquid waste. While there are a number of different types of drainage systems, the...

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Brewery Flooring 101: Floor coatings and maintenance

For Americans, beer is one of the most popular alcoholic drink choices around. So, it makes sense that there are countless beer brands for Americans to choose from. Along with all these different...

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Slot Drains vs Trench Drains: 7 Advantages of Slot Drains Over Trench Drains

Until about 30 years ago, the main option for a floor drain was a trench drain. However, this sort of drain system is expensive, requires lots of maintenance, and is generally not very effective in...

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5 Benefits of Stainless Steel Drainage Grates

When it comes to choosing the right options for your facility’s drainage system, there are many different parts to take into consideration. While choosing the drain channel itself is probably where...

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How Did This Montana Brewery Solve Their Drainage Problems?

THE STORY
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co., located in Helena, Montana, got its start like so many others – in Max Pigman’s basement. In 2002, Max was juggling home brewing with another career, but...
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5 Issues Brewers Must Consider About Their Trench Drains

When you think about brewing, you think about a lot of things - how to get the taste of the beer just right, the creativity in trying new blends, the skill it takes to make a good ale. You may not...

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Slot Drain® Durability Receives Highest CSA Load Class Rating

The innovative design of a Slot Drain® dramatically decreases cleaning time and maintenance costs. However, many industries have requirements for strong durability with high load class for heavy...

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How Much Do you Spend Per Year Cleaning your Trench Drain?

Facilities have to clean their drainage systems, but it's often an expensive process. To prevent contamination and to pass inspections, facilities must follow sanitation guidelines listed in the USDA...

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5 Landscape Drainage Design Mistakes to Avoid

All the pretty pavers and architectural embellishments in the world aren’t going to help your space when a torrential rain hits your landscape drainage system.

It’s understandable. You want your...

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