U-Drain Concrete Floor Drainage Solution
U-drain is a simple, low maintenance and cost-effective solution for concrete floor drainage. It is a non-grated, pre-engineered trench drain that is installed into a concrete floor prior to pour. It is designed to efficiently remove surface water through a single slot that opens into a trench that directs drainage to a connected sump. The basic u-drain system consists of pre-sloped and/or neutral sections, an adapter plate/end cap and a sump. Each of these components is bolt-together to provide user-friendly assembly and installation.
Installed into a floor grid prior to the concrete being poured, the u-drain system connects directly to the rebar grid. The drain can even be used as a centre screed when pouring concrete. Once the concrete has been poured, the narrow slot opening is level with the floor, creating an aesthetically pleasing low-profile intake.
U-drain is available in residential and commercial formats, each being fundamentally the same, but with unique features that allow for a large variety of applications ranging from home garages to aircraft hangars.
Residential U-drain is designed for small scale drainage applications ranging from home garages to driveways. It comes in standard 5` lengths. Residential U-drain sections are not pre-sloped due to most residential applications requiring less overall length for drainage to travel. A 5` section of Residential U-drain has 30 square inches of intake for a maximum capacity of 240 GPM.
The Residential U-drain system features an ADA compliant 1/2" slot opening that is able to handle anything from snow melt to washing a car indoors. This slot acts as the intake for the drainage to enter the trench and make its way to the sump pit. The standard Residential U-drain sump size is 12"x12"x12" with larger sizes and multiple inlet options available.
Commercial U-drain is designed for large scale drainage applications ranging from parkades to aircraft hangars. It is designed to meet and exceed HS-20 loading requirements, making it perfect for use in heavy traffic applications. Commercial U-drain comes in standard 10` lengths that are pre-sloped at a rate of 0.05% (1/2" over 10`). This slope allows for continuous flow over long distances and renders the drain self-cleaning. Unsloped 5`, 3` and 1` sections are used for extending along short distances when needed. The drain system begins with an end section that slopes toward a sump pit, with sloped sections inserted to lengthen the drain as desired. 120` of continuous one-way slope is available. With proper components, flow rates of over 950 GPM are attainable.
The Commercial U-drain system features a 1" slot opening. A wide variety of commercial sump pits and accessories are available, including silt strainers and oil separators.
- LOW MAINTENANCE - U-drain has a single-slot intake with NO grates to remove or clean
- SLEEK DESIGN - U-drain boasts a modern low-profile design that blends nicely with surface material
- SIMPLE ASSEMBLY - components simply bolt together for a user-friendly assembly
- EASE OF INSTALL - U-drain connects directly with the rebar grid and can be used as a centre screed
- CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS - U-drain only requires two concrete slopes with no need for 360° sloping
- MINIMAL PLUMBING - efficient design minimizes the number of drains and piping needed
- STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY - U-drain is engineered to channel weight load into the concrete floor
- LONG LASTING - U-drain is offered in galvanized steel or stainless steel for long lasting drainage
- CUSTOM SOLUTIONS - U-drain is able to meet a wide range of customer drainage applications
U-drain applications have ranged from but are not limited to:
- Home Garages
- Driveways
- Concrete Patios/Pads
- Concrete Landscaping
- Machine/Equipment Shops
- Factory Floors
- Parking Lots
- Car Washes
- Dealerships
- Loading Docks
- Health Sector Buildings
- Warehouse Floors
- Aircraft Hangars
- Firehalls
- Grocery Stores
- Breweries
- Municipal Buildings
- Laboratories
