Designing the Future of Drainage Starts Here
At Eric’sons DuraTrench, we’ve always believed in solving the complex—especially when it comes to linear drainage. Now, with our newly formed Design & Applications Division, we’re making it even easier for architects, engineers, and designers to get project-specific linear drain solutions that meet your design requirements and customers performance needs.
Over time, our drainage projects have grown more custom, more technical, and more demanding. Forming a dedicated division wasn’t just an upgrade—it was a necessary evolution. Our goal is to make your design process smoother and smarter, especially for:
- Radius & curved trench drains
- Architectural, Civil, Plumbing, and Industrial drainage challenges
- High-performance site designs
We don’t just sell drains—we help you design them.
This division is focused on:
- Technical consultation for early-stage design
- Specification simplification
- Collaboration with A/E/C professionals
Real Design Expertise
Our team is made up of engineers and architects who speak your language. We understand the pressures of tight deadlines, site constraints, and performance expectations—because we’ve lived them.
What our design division offers:
A dedicated design-only team (no quotes or logistics distractions)
- Streamlined design workflows
- Project-based guidance for both public and private sector jobs
- A reimagined ODIS™ platform to track and improve spec adoption
What Makes our Design Division Different?
We provide expert-level design support to ensure your linear drainage system is optimized for performance, constructability, code compliance, and end-user functionality. Our team of experienced engineers offers tailored guidance for each phase of your project.
Trench Drain Sizing Recommendations
Proper sizing is critical to ensure optimal flow capacity and to prevent system back up and flooding. We evaluate drainage areas, slope, rainfall intensity, and inlet styles to recommend the right trench or slot drain system to handle expected runoff volumes.
Site-Specific Hydraulic Calculations
Our engineers can perform detailed hydraulic analyses based on your site’s topography, rainfall data, and drainage patterns. These calculations can help validate the proposed drainage design, ensuring performance during peak flow events and alignment with stormwater management goals.
Product and Material Selection Support
We help specify the best materials and finishes based on project environment, chemical exposure, load requirements, and aesthetics. From polymer concrete to stainless steel to fiberglass systems, our recommendations are grounded in durability, performance, and lifecycle cost.
Structural Encasement Recommendations for Linear Drainage
For heavy-duty or critical applications, we provide encasement specifications and reinforcement details to strengthen the concrete surround of your drainage system. Our guidance ensures proper load transfer and long-term structural integrity, especially in areas with heavy vehicular, transportation, or industrial traffic.
On-Structure Linear Drainage Design
When drainage systems are integrated into structures such as parking decks, balconies, or rooftops, precision is key. We offer technical support on loading, waterproofing interfaces, and system integration to maintain structural performance and prevent water intrusion.
Construction Phasing Support for Installation
Linear drainage installation often intersects multiple trades and construction phases. We provide sequencing strategies, layout assistance, and prefabrication options to minimize rework and keep your project on schedule.
Constructability Review of Design and Proposed Installation Approach
Our team evaluates your plans with a contractor’s eye, identifying potential field challenges and recommending practical adjustments. This service helps reduce installation errors, minimize change orders, and support smoother field coordination.
Stormwater Regulation and Treatment Review & Recommendations
We assist in aligning your drainage system with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations. Whether you need pollutant removal, flow control, detention or infiltration integration, single or double containment systems, we can guide product selection and system layout for compliant and sustainable solutions.
ADA Accessibility Review for Linear Drainage Systems
We review trench or slot drain and grate specifications to ensure compliance with ADA standards. This includes slot spacing, grate opening sizes, and alignment with walking surfaces to support universal accessibility in public and commercial spaces.
Loading Calculations for Basis of Design
From pedestrian plazas to airport tarmacs, we calculate dynamic and static load conditions to guide the structural design of your trench drain system. Our loading criteria help establish a reliable basis of design for all traffic and environmental scenarios.
Custom Product Development for End User’s Functional Needs
When standard products don’t meet project demands, our in-house engineering and fabrication teams collaborate with you to develop custom solutions. From specialty grates to unique drain geometries, we tailor drainage products to serve your exact performance and aesthetic goals.
