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on Monday, December 19, 2022
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What's the difference between a trench and an excavation?
Simply stated, a construction trench is a narrow, below-ground channel that's deeper than it is wide. That makes trenches inherently different from excavations which can be any shape or size. That may seem like a basic, or even obvious distinction. But it's extremely important to your choice of equipment.
Common uses for trenches include:
- pipe laying
- electrical and telecom wires
- sewage lines
For residential projects, trenches are often needed for:
- electricity cables
- irrigation & plumbing
- HVAC pipes
Excavations, on the other hand, are used for different applications such as these:
- foundations for buildings
- drainage ditches
- roads
- reservoirs