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Food Processing Flooring 101 | Floor Coatings & Drainage

While many parts go into the building and designing any sort of structure, they take on a whole new level of importance in food processing plants. With these plants, every aspect requires careful...

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The Importance of Floor Drainage When It Comes to Food Safety

In the wake of a tumultuous year in food—with countless product recalls due to serious contamination concerns—the desire for better food safety is at an all-time high. According to some reports, one...

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Flies and Draining in Food Processing Facilities

While floor drains are an essential and necessary part of any sort of structure, there is still the potential for issues to arise. One major problem, in particular, that could cause issues are flies. 

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4 Best Types of Backyard Drainage Systems - Slot Drain

After spending time and money designing your perfect backyard, you want to protect it as well as possible. Things like rainwater and melting snow can leave standing water, which has the potential to...

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Benefits of Traffic Rated Trench Drains in Industrial Areas

Industrial facilities are known for their reliance on heavy-duty machinery. From large vehicles like stock chasers to other forklifts, storage shelves, and conveyor belts, equipment in these...

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The Benefits of Choosing Prefabricated Drainage Systems

There is no denying the importance of a good, reliable drainage system. The right system will help control the flow of water, keeping it away from structures and preventing it from over saturating...

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Designing the Drainage System for a Poultry Processing Plant

There is a lot of planning that goes into the setup and design of something like a poultry processing plant. From the equipment to the floors, everything should get careful consideration. This...

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Trench Drain Problems: Why Trench Drains Fail

Proper drainage is an essential part of virtually every sort of design. It helps to control and maintain the flow of water and waste which, in turns, helps to protect the stability of a given...

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Retrofitting Floor Drains for Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries are similar when it comes to management requirements. Besides ensuring that your facility is working to the legal standards defined by the FDA, you also need to...

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Landscape Drainage Design: 5 Beautiful & Functional Ideas for Landscape Architects

When you think about drainage, your first thought probably includes floors lined with big, unsightly grates. They can seriously detract from the look of a landscape, and make you feel like you have...

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