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An important part of modern landscaping is installing effective drainage channels. After all, the last thing that anyone wants is for stylish landscaping to become a victim of water damage.
The solution? Opting for modern and highly effective slot drains. In this article, we will highlight the benefits of opting for these drainage products plus share how they help manage surface water runoff for modern landscaping projects.
How Do Slot Drains Work?
Planning how best to manage water removal is essential for ensuring modern landscapes maintain their clean and sleek appearance. After all, the last thing anyone wants is to have the look ruined by an unsightly drain. However, flooding is also a major issue that needs to be eliminated. That’s why slot drains are ideal for contemporary landscaping as they provide a discreet way to manage surface water.
Characterised by a long and narrow opening, slot drains can be installed in any desired configuration to ensure rainwater is collected and sent through to underground pipes. This means no matter the complexity of a landscape, water drainage is made easy.
Why is Slot Drainage Important in Contemporary Landscaping?
Slot drains play an important role in contemporary landscaping projects, which is why they are often favoured over grated channel drains. Here are the main reasons for this:
Achieve a Modern Look and Feel
Large drains and grates can stand out in some instances, such as modern outdoor spaces. Slot drains are perfect as they improve surface water management while maintaining a sleek look and complementing the aesthetic of an area. As well as having a slimline profile, a range of materials is available to ensure the intended look is simple to achieve. Choices include stainless, galvanised steel and plastic slot drains.
Low Maintenance Requirements
Another way that slot drains improve surface water management is that they don’t require much ongoing maintenance especially when installing with our sloping channel drains. Sloping channels improve water flow and are self-cleaning due to a built in fall. When you do need to clean a slot drain you may use a power washing tool or access the drain via an access unit.
Ideal for Hard Scapes
A common style for contemporary landscaping is paving, such as porcelain or other types. With a Vodaland slot drain you can ensure efficient drainage while maintaining a discreet look.
Improve Safety of Landscaped Areas
Finally, slot drains are ideal for providing effective surface-water drainage as they are rated heel-safe. Our slot drains feature 10mm slot openings making them safe for heels and bare feet if installing near pools. The HeelSafe feature is highly important to consider when designing contemporary public or high-traffic spaces.
Types of Slot Drain Channels Available From Vodaland
As mentioned, a key reason why slot drains are preferred for modern landscaping is due to their discreet appearance and high performance. At Vodaland, we offer a wide range of slot drains to ensure the intended look is easy to achieve. This includes galvanised, plastic, and stainless steel slot drains in a choice of styles.
Contact us for more information and our full list of slot drain products.
