What depth are ACO drains?
Sizes & gratings The ACO MultiDrain MD system is available in three widths, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm and has both sloping and constant depths channels. You can choose from a range of traditional drainage gratings, solid covers and cross footpath drainage units to ensure a wide variety of applications are catered for.
How do you install ACO HexDrain Brickslot?
The HexDrain Brickslot channel should be laid into a concrete surround (minimum strength C20/25) with minimum thickness of 50mm x the full height of the channel. The HexDrain Brickslot channel should be installed 3-6mm lower than the surrounding surface finish.
What are ACO channels?
ACO Drainage, Channel Drainage or Linear Drainage is a method of draining surface water from hard surfaces such as tarmac or paving, using a long narrow drain covered by a grating which drains water along its entire length.
How long are ACO drains?
1000mm
ACO DoorWay Drain At 125mm wide and 1000mm in length, this DoorWay drain is perfect for the average width of a doorway without any alternations to the product.
What is Vienite?
Vienite® is a new polymeric based recycled material with performance characteristics equal to the polymer concrete that ACO has used in the manufacture of some of its products. Vienite® is a highly durable material that retains all the high performance flexural and compressive strength characteristics.
Do ACO drains need a fall?
No. When laying an ACO drainage channel you will need to incorporate a slight fall to allow proper drainage of water. For a domestic patio, this would be a fall of 1 in 80.
Do I need drainage for my patio?
A drainage system for your patio will help preserve your patio AND protect your home. Water that collects and pools near the foundation will cause damage to its stability. Over time, this water exerts pressure on your foundation, pushing it inward and creating cracks.
What does ACO mean in drainage?
channel drains
What are channel drains, and how do they work? Channel drains are a specific type of floor-based drain, consisting of a thin channel and a removable grating system placed over the top. This type of drain is often referred to as an ACO drain, after the most common brand name.
Do ACO drains have a fall?
Do channel drains need to be sloped?
How’s the grading in the area? The slope needs to be just right to get water into the drain and away from your home. If your channel is set too high, water can flow backwards instead of into it!
How much slope does a channel drain need?
1 in 200
For domestic channel drainage though you should create a fall of 1 in 200, which equates to 5mm over a 1m length of channel. Most people using channel drain around their homes tend to use it on a driveway, often in front of a garage.
Can ACO drain be laid level?
A common misconception is the belief that a slope is needed for water to drain effectively. However, this is not necessary. As long as the channel is laid flat and level, the water will be able to flow, providing the outlet is below the level of the channel.