Choosing a car wash drainage system should be top of mind as a significant amount of water runs through the shop every day. A well-designed system can save money and time. More importantly, it keeps your customers and staff safe.
Many shops are built with a trench/grated linear drainage system. Trench grates have a tendency to bend or even break and you have to replace them eventually. The problem with many systems is they can corrode/break down, smell, and generally have poor performance handling car wash chemicals. Grates need to be replaced, are difficult to remove, clean and can be expensive.
Safety is often an issue in a car wash. The fact is your car-wash staff and customers often walk around the vehicle. Safety is always a consideration before you build your drainage system in the shop.