Firstly, Why Choose A Drainage Channel Low Profile Product?

A channel drain low profile is a popular choice in various home settings for many years. They are characterised as long, narrow drains that collect and redirect water away. The fundamental function is essentially the same as standard point drains, corner drains, and centre drains. However, the unique design of low profile drains makes them a very attractive choice that screams style, luxury, and efficiency.

You will have seen channel drains on plenty of occasions at swimming pools, showers or along tiles in outdoor paved areas. They can be categorised as drainage channel low profile with the former being up to 15cm deep while the latter are as shallow as 2.5cm.

Incredibly, low profile drains can provide the same flow rates as the much deeper standard linear drains. The fact that they take up less space also gives far greater flexibility on where they can be used. When combined with their aesthetic appeal and low maintenance requirements, it’s no wonder they are so popular.

Where To Use A Drainage Channel Low Profile System

Appreciating the aesthetic and functional value of a low profile drainage channel is one thing, but deciding where to put them is another. Here are some of the best places to consider.

Balcony Low Profile Drains

A drainage channel low profile is very useful for turning your balcony into a more functional location that is not at the mercy of the elements. The 120mm wide x 35mm deep A30 low profile drain is a popular choice that can run through the middle of the floor. Or it may be used at the front of the balcony as a line of defence against rainfall.

Products like our Blade-T External provide an overall thickness of just 48mm, durable enough to handle heavy foot traffic and will efficiently move water to prevent damage to the property or surrounding land.

Alternatively, a low profile threshold drain like the R-47 Low Profile sits under the track of sliding doors will allow the drain to collect and redirect any water that falls through the weep holes. In turn, this stops water from entering the home.

Threshold Drains

As mentioned above, sliding doors and bi-fold doors naturally contain weep holes that need to drain into a drainage channel low profile. However, integrating a low profile threshold drain means that you can avoid the step down to the external spaces for a level surface. Aside from removing a potential trip hazard, it’s a great way to increase the beauty of the space.

Whether it’s a standard design or the Ribbon low profile drain, a choice of four colours (Titanium, GT Silver, Black or Champagne) ensures that you can create the desired aesthetic to match the frames of your bi-fold or sliding doors.

Swimming Pool Linear Drains

Another popular place to install a low profile slot drain channel system is around the edge of a swimming pool. An estimated 2500 pools are installed in the UK each year, and a low profile trench drain is an essential feature that should be incorporated into the design.

Here at Aquabocci, our channel and fittings are made from PVC plastic and the grates and made from anodised aluminium. This means that they are guaranteed not to rust or tea stain due to chlorine or salt water.

The benefits of a swimming pool drain include preventing slips and falls, avoiding mould growth, and stopping damage to the pool lining. This is also a line of defence to stop chemicals from the pool spilling into the garden or debris falling into the pool, where
it could clog the filter system. On a side note, they keep the swimming pool looking perfect for years to come.

Low Profile Shower Drain Solutions

Whether it’s a walk-in shower or an accessible wet room, a dedicated low profile shower drain is the perfect choice. With the S66 Shower Kit, for example, you won’t only have the opportunity to prevent water from pooling around your feet. Perhaps more tellingly, you can use cut-to-measure pieces and a fast assembly system to create custom shapes.

Low profile shower drains are also a great option for bathrooms in converted lofts or attics due to their space-saving facilities that allow for connections to the property’s primary plumbing system.

Driveway Low Profile Drains

The UK usually sees somewhere around 150 days of rain per year. As such, ensuring that rainwater drains properly from the property must be a priority. If left untreated, you may experience pooling water on the driveway or run-off water that moves towards the property and causes internal flooding.

A channel drain low profile provides an efficient solution to reduce the amount of water on the driveway while simultaneously having the strength to handle the weight of vehicles as they drive over it. Not least because the channel drain sits a few millimetres below the ground level.

Low Profile Slot Drain

When making the switch to slimline drainage systems, a low profile slot drain may be useful too. It allows your bathroom or kitchen plumbing to take up less space while also matching the rest of the low profile slot drain solutions in the home.

The Final Word

Whether it’s a low profile floor drain or a low profile roof drain, there is no doubt that this is the superior choice over deep drains or alternative drainage systems. They look good, function well, and are built to last for a minimum of 10 years with minimal maintenance.

Better still, when you choose the right product, low profile drains are the perfect solution in all of the situations above. Whether transforming one part of the home or adding low profile drainage and threshold drains throughout the internal and external spaces, Aquabocci can help you find the perfect products.

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