Dakota Academy

A selection of articles and guides created to offer you more in depth information about our products and other subjects of interest.

The advantages of plastic drainage channels

The Advantages of Plastic Drainage Channels

Channel drains, also known as trench drains or drainage channels, are arguably the most important component of modern drainage systems ...

Rainwater drainage

Rainwater Drainage: Why does it matter?

Rainwater management is crucial for preventing water accumulation and potential damage to properties ...

Drainage-flow

Drainage Flow Rate Calculation: Why it Matters

Knowing the drainage flow rate capacity of channels is arguably the most important aspect to consider when installing both surface water drainage and foul water drainage systems ...

Channel Grille

How to Choose Channel Drain Covers

Choosing the correct channel drain cover for your specific project can significantly extend the lifespan of your surface and foul water drainage systems.

Installing channel drains from Dakota

A Guide to Channel Drain Installation

Surface water drainage systems rely heavily on correctly specified channel drains in either plastic (HDPE or PP) or concrete ...

Drainage Channel Maintenance Guide

A Guide to Channel Drain Cleaning

The maintenance of rainwater drainage channels is often overlooked or rarely attended to ...