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Trench drain covers
Posted on 8/31/26 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 8/31/26 at 9:05 pm
This item was tagged in my inspection report, and the inspector is correct. It could definitely be a tripping hazard.
It looks like this plastic piece is supposed to snap/clamp into the drain. The problem is, even when I tap it in with a mallet, it will eventually pop back out. I’m assuming that after 12 years, the plastic has warped or lost some of its shape.
I originally thought there might be a way to screw it down, but after looking at it tonight, I don’t see any way to do that.
Does anyone know where I might be able to find a replacement for this, or something similar that would work? I’d really like to fix it properly rather than trying to glue or otherwise rig the existing piece.
It looks like this plastic piece is supposed to snap/clamp into the drain. The problem is, even when I tap it in with a mallet, it will eventually pop back out. I’m assuming that after 12 years, the plastic has warped or lost some of its shape.
I originally thought there might be a way to screw it down, but after looking at it tonight, I don’t see any way to do that.
Does anyone know where I might be able to find a replacement for this, or something similar that would work? I’d really like to fix it properly rather than trying to glue or otherwise rig the existing piece.
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Posted on 8/31/26 at 9:23 pm to Will Cover
Is it supposed to fit in that groove?….if so, wash the groove out.
If it is supposed to snap on the inside of that rolled lip, the problem is probably that the rolled lip is no longer straight. In that case, I would trim the plastic back in areas where they don’t match up.
If it is supposed to snap on the inside of that rolled lip, the problem is probably that the rolled lip is no longer straight. In that case, I would trim the plastic back in areas where they don’t match up.
This post was edited on 9/1/26 at 5:52 pm
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:07 pm to Spankum
I would pressure wash it to see if that helps or at least points you to what's the problem.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 8:23 am to Will Cover
The grates are normally installed before pouring concrete. I don't see any fasteners or holes for them in the pictures you posted but the few I've helped put in had bolts that held the grate down, Maybe clean the rails out and see if yours will snap back in solidly without all that debris.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 8:34 am to MrBobDobalina
You could definitely add some screws to that after cleaning it out.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 10:36 am to Will Cover
This is an every 3-4 year project, but gently remove them, all of them, and crack open a beer and go to washing it out...start with a regular hose nozzle and it will probably remove a bunch, if you hit it with a pressure nozzle a bomb of crap will go everywhere.
Then take a brush and clean the grate portion and the grooves, it doesnt take long and is easy with a long handled brush, rinse off and they should pop back in place pretty well.
I have to do mine this fall.
Then take a brush and clean the grate portion and the grooves, it doesnt take long and is easy with a long handled brush, rinse off and they should pop back in place pretty well.
I have to do mine this fall.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 11:28 am to tigerfoot
If part of a section then still doesn’t want sit flush, dremel away so end the clip underneath so it will lay flat while being held by the remaining length.
Or give the buyer all of this info, and throw in something else like some yard tools to offset their trouble for taking it on themselves. It’s a negotiation and all they can say is no, and you’ll have to get to work
Or give the buyer all of this info, and throw in something else like some yard tools to offset their trouble for taking it on themselves. It’s a negotiation and all they can say is no, and you’ll have to get to work
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