PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - CONCRETE LINEAR DRAIN COVERS
Discreet concrete linear drain covers (strip drain covers) that blend into wet-pour concrete finishes—built for high-flow external drainage.
Attention:
- The HIDE HCON Linear system is unique, innovative, and specialised
- Contractor understanding of the system prior to layout is essential
- Viewing samples of the system and components is highly recommended and is available statewide
- HIDE will not be responsible for Errors and omissions during or after installation
- The contractor must accept full responsibility for assembly and installation prior to purchase
- Black Everhard Channel for illustration purposes only and must be sourced separately.
This 5 minute video explains the components
This video is a detailed and technical look at the components and how they are used during installation.
Safe practices and care required
NOTE:
- Suitable for PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC only.
- No ACID / CHEMICAL WASH contact by the contractor or homeowner ever.
- Black channel is shown only for illustration purposes.
Product Overview
Manufactured from quality 316 stainless steel, HIDE’s Concrete Linear Drain Covers create a concealed strip drainage solution for wet-pour concrete. Each 1000mm cover includes welded bridges underneath, plus keyway formers and lugs to lock the concrete infill in place.
Designed to sit into an Everhard Easy Drain drain channel / channel drain (channel sourced separately), this system delivers discreet, high-flow linear drain performance without bulky grates.
Discreet high-flow drainage every time!
The HIDE Concrete Linear Drain Cover has been established based on the success of HIDE's square infill access cover. Discreet and functional HIDE covers that incorporate the surrounding surface's colour, texture and finish.
HIDE's linear concrete infill system is the first of its kind, purpose-built concrete trench drain cover / strip drain cover for external slabs—developed for wet-pour concrete capacity and a clean architectural finish. Flexible installation options let contractors detail the concrete drainage channel and slot width to suit site flow requirements and the finished surface.
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The HIDE Concrete Linear System is placed within your Everhard Easy Drain channel drain. The cover sits in the existing 5mm grate slots within the drain channel and is exposed 40mm above the channel wall—set to finish flush with the surrounding concrete surface.
The Surrounding surface pour will be separated from the cover to create the drainage slot down to the channel. The installer can use HIDE Formwork to create this clearance or form his own recess and channel.
Flexible Installation Options:
Each 1000mm HIDE Kit may be used as a stand-alone drain or multiple kits butted together to create any length to suit site and drainage requirements. This modular approach suits long runs of strip drains and linear drains in pool surrounds, paths and outdoor hardscapes.
Option One:
- The concrete contractor may create the drain channel and water clearance recess with their own Formwork and place then HIDE cover to conceal the water way.
Option Two:
- HIDE offers a Stainless Steel 'Edge Protector' for the best visual appeal, or remove the 'Edge Protectors' as reusable 'Formwork'.
FORMWORK KIT
4 x spacers Align lid to plastic channel to place spacers (between form work) in line with lid bridges
2 x end caps for Edge Protector at each end of single or multiple channel formwork.
Or with multiple cover side formwork, cut to width for inline edge formwork spacer.
2 x sidewall full length edge protecting formwork
1 x 1000mm ply wood insert/spacer.
Aligning covers end to end: halve 1x plywood plate, place halves at either ends to overlap formwork ends for formwork alignment.
HIDE Linear Formwork plus ply Cover Plate must be secured and held in place within the channel during the pour using tie-downs or installation tape. The Cover Plate Spacer stabilises the formwork, keeping the screed out and formwork in line. Spacers need to be positioned to match the Cover Bridges.
The formwork side wall lugs protrude into the water flow clearance, ensure placement of the 1000mm cover allows for the 4 cover bridges to clear the location of the lugs. (place the covers and the formwork side walls matching,)
In multiple HIDE cover layouts, try to butt HIDE covers away from the jointing channel
To ensure a secure, accurate installation of the channel: 'bed in' or set a base for the Channel and HIDE Cover at the correct height on a mortar bed. Set the Everhard channel straight and in line with a string line.
The consideration or addition of control joints or expansion voids is recommended; contractors will allow for this as required.
Each 1000mm cover comes with two keyways, tape over keyway slots when not required.
Consider improving the visual appeal by adding keyway slots to one HIDE Cover at the end of the channel. The remaining covers can be lifted by hand once the HIDE key removes the first cover.
The covers are not designed to be shortened.
System Placement and Alignment
Once in position and at height, securely fix the channel and formwork hardware with the addition of quick-set concrete around and into the channel exterior wall cavities.
Place the holding mix every 500mm with a spread of 300mm to ensure the system does not float up or move during the pour.
For multiple inline butting covers: use the remaining formwork end caps as edge protector spacers/joiners at butting formwork side lengths. (as per images)
Simply cut off both side wing extensions of the end cap to the correct width.
The channel should be set with a fall and gradient as per the site drainage requirements.
Finishing and Allowances
Pour the HIDE covers separately on a flat and level surface. Marginally overfill by 1-2 mm for exposed or polished finish. Keep wet/damp during cure and move carefully and well-supported until fully cured. After polishing, wash it down with water and never allow acid to make contact with stainless steel. Rusting of 316 Stainless Steel is not covered by warranty.
Formwork can be installed for easy removal if required; reverse lugs and tape up the remaining holes.
Contact details
At HIDE Skimmer Lids, we believe in supporting those who support us, by providing exceptional customer service along with high-quality products. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you the support you need to succeed.
Head Office Admin Brisbane (Yatala)
(07) 3807 2551
QLD/NZ
Gary Steele: Sales Manager
(0427 270 560)
NSW
Sarah-Jane Winston: Sales Manager
(0447 981 121)
VIC/SA
Brett Dodge: Sales Manager
(0499 260 254)
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