How Does a Strip Drain Work?
Strip drains work similarly to how a point drain works i.e water flows into the drain and flows down using gravity to remove the water into a waste water pipe.What Does A Strip Drain look like?
A strip drain is a long narrow drain that can be installed against a wall or centrally located. They are also known as linear drains, trench drains, grate drains and channel drains.The two main types of strip drain are:
- Tile Insert Drain
- Wedge Wire Drain
How Do You Install A Strip Drain?
Our recent blog post covering Strip Drain Installation explains the steps in summary below:
Choose the location and style of drain
Measure the drain height and outlet location
Drain install
Connect plumbing
Install floor/screed
Waterproofing
Tiling and sealing.
Where Can You Use Strip Drains?
Strip drains can be used in just about any area where water needs to be drained. This includes:- Swimming Pools
- Balconies
- Showers
- Bathrooms
- Patios