CASE STUDY: HIGH-CAPACITY CHANNEL DRAINS SAFEGUARD HIGH-TRAFFIC URBAN APARTMENTS

The Platform Urban is an apartment complex in San Jose, California, and part of a new transit-oriented development catering to an urban lifestyle. As part of the project’s construction, contractors at JJ Albanese were tasked with installing a drainage system in front of the main exterior walkway that could handle water accumulation as well as support utility vehicles like forklifts. On recommendation from their distributor, the contractors chose Filcoten Channel Drains by NDS for their resilient design, exceptional flow capacity, and the speed at which they couldfinish the project with Filcoten. As an added bonus, a nearby NDS distribution center would be able to get their product to them in just a matter of days.

For vehicle lots and pedestrian spaces alike, NDS Filcoten is a great choice for public outdoor applications. With a wide, fiber-reinforced concrete body and a 4-point, quick release grate design, Filcoten is an exceptionally durable and easy-to-maintain drain solution for high volumes of water. NDS also offers a selection of grates that pair pedestrian focused design features like heel proof surfaces with a Class-C vehicle load rating, making Filcoten an ideal option for mixed spaces like this one. The proven effectiveness of Filcoten paired with the quick availability of the product was all contractors needed to make their decision. Not long after a quick delivery directly to the worksite, Platform Urban Apartments had the Filcoten Trench Drain system installed in their brand new complex.