On "Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Zip-Trench System"

Trench drain systems that cut install time are good if they actually work and hold up, but the sales pitch here glosses over what matters most: whether this thing stays clear, handles your soil and slope conditions, and survives five years without a callback. Speed is nice until you're back there in year two digging it out because the system failed under real conditions. Ask for job references from guys running these on comparable projects in your area, not just the manufacturer's demo site, and get clear on warranty and maintenance requirements before you get sold on the time savings.