Vertical Tanks are relied on by rural homeowners, farmers, and factories due to their versatility. They are most commonly used for potable water, brine, chemical, or fertilizer storage. Understanding exactly which tank is best for the liquids you’re storing can require technical research. With the anticipated increase of fertilizer prices and vertical tank demand in …
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We’re thrilled to introduce George Harrison as the newest member of our team at Ontario Agra. George has been working in the industry for over 40 years, with a specialization in plumbing, HVAC, industrial pipe, valves, and fittings. Over the past 4 years, George has been a teacher, mentor, and educator for Kyle throughout the …
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What are French Drains A French drain is a shallow trench that typically contains perforated pipe and stone, for the purpose of redirecting surface water away from problem areas of your home. The perforated pipe is often referred to as weeping tile or subdrain. French drains allow water to pass through easily, preventing it from …
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Understanding the Basics About Poly Cisterns A cistern tank is primarily used for storing water in rural areas where potable water isn’t available through municipal services. They’re also used as an alternative to well water, which can experience issues with inconsistent yield, or poor groundwater quality. Over the last few years, we’ve had an influx …
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The Benefits of Proper Drainage Improved field drainage creates significant benefits for your soil health, environmental impact, and increased crop yield. Leading to larger profits year after year. Subdrain, also known as Weeping Tile, Drainage Tile, or Big ‘O’ Pipe is proven to improve the health of your crops through the following methods. Tony Kime, …
Picking the right septic tank can be a daunting task, especially if it’s not a process you’ve gone through before. We’ve put together a guide to help cover the basics, such as what a septic tank does, what size you should consider, installation options, and long-term maintenance tips to help ensure you get the most …
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This winter has been one of the most unusually mild winters we can remember. It’s been a blessing in many ways by reducing shut down time for many industries and allowing for projects to continue through winter months that aren’t normally possible. This mild weather, along with an increased amount of rainfall can have adverse …
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Using technological advances to help every basement owner. One of the best parts of being a small business is building relationships with other local business owners who share a common goal – to help their community with every job they do. We connected with Rob Eden, Owner of All Dry Waterproofing to better understand how technological …
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One of the highlights of 2022 was the increased crop yields experienced by many farmers throughout Ontario. Increased crop yield can be the result of many contributing factors, including one that we continue to endorse at Ontario Agra, proper drainage. Subsurface drainage through Subdrain/ Weeping Tile installation and management works by removing excess water from …
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