French Drain System Design
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Our Drainage Systems utilize French Drains, Surface Drains, Channel Drains, and Sump Pumps. With over 33 years of experience we provide top quality French Drains, Drainage Systems.
Installing limestone inside trench liner for French drain
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Just what is a “French Drain?” Many times, people incorrectly
use the phrase, “French Drain,” when they mean “Surface Drain” or “Channel Drain.”
A basic French Drain consists of a Perforated Drainpipe in the bottom of a trench. The French Drain Trench runs through a Problem Drainage Area that needs to be drained. The French Drainpipe is perforated (Full of Small Holes) and has Neo-Prene Soc around the pipe. This soc helps prevent debris from clogging the French Drainpipe.
The dirt that was taken out to make the trench is hauled away. It is replaced by some type of small stone or gravel depending on what is desired or available.
I prefer crushed 1 inch limestone. It is the most economical option in my area. Pea Gravel or some other type of small stone can work just as well.
The limestone or gravel is placed in the trench on top of the perforated Drainpipe and filled all the way to the surface (ground level). In some cases where the French Drain needs to be deep or is being placed in sandy soil, a special trench liner must be placed in the trench before the perforated Drainpipe or the Gravel are installed.
This helps maintain the integrity of the trench over time. It also increases the cost of the French Drain and the amount of time to install it. I install a trench liner in a French Drain Every time.
A French Drain is designed
to handle a large volume of water and cover a large area. The Drain is anyplace the trench goes. It has many applications and can be used in many situations. It can be installed by itself or incorporated into a Drainage System with Surface Drains or Gutter Down-Spouts connected to it.
Surface Drain beside a French Drain with River Rock
The main downfall of a French Drain is that they, for the most part aren’t very pretty. They don’t look very nice in a yard once they are completed.
Drainpipe for French Drain running under sidewalk
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[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
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[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
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[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
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[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] 4. The amount of gravel or limestone or River Rock used to Cover the 6 inch French Drain is Much larger All things being considered, the performance and longevity of a 6 inch French […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
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[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the drain […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] Spouts Directly into a French Drain is much more efficient and causes suction to occur in the French Drain. Connection of Gutter Down Spouts to a French Drain makes the Drainage System work […]
[…] Spouts Directly into a French Drain is much more efficient and causes suction to occur in the French Drain. Connection of Gutter Down Spouts to a French Drain makes the Drainage System work […]
[…] 4. The amount of gravel or limestone or River Rock used to Cover the 6 inch French Drain is Much larger All things being considered, the performance and longevity of a 6 inch French Drain […]
[…] Spouts Directly into a French Drain is much more efficient and causes suction to occur in the French Drain. Connection of Gutter Down Spouts to a French Drain makes the Drainage System work […]
[…] Pipe and filled all the way to the surface (ground level). In some cases where the French Drain needs to be deep or is being placed in sandy soil, a special trench liner must be placed in the […]
[…] 4. The amount of gravel or limestone or River Rock used to Cover the 6 inch French Drain is Much larger All things being considered, the performance and longevity of a 6 inch French […]
[…] 4. The amount of gravel or limestone or River Rock used to Cover the 6 inch French Drain is Much larger All things being considered, the performance and longevity of a 6 inch French […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE (French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] Repair has over 26 years of Experience Solving all types of Storm Water issues. We utilize French Drains, Surface Drains and Channel Drains. Our Drains are installed in Yards, Sidewalks, Driveways and […]
[…] Three parts of A Drainage System are: THE INTAKE ( French Drain or Surface Drain ) etc. The TRANSITION ( The Drain Pipe ) which can be many sizes or type. The […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded, then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the […]
[…] Gutter Down Spouts were connected into the French Drain. The French Drain created a protective barrier for the garage. A 12 inch Surface Drain was also included in the […]
[…] a certain degree. As long as the French Drains capacity to move water is not exceeded. If the French Drains capacity is exceeded, then water will stand in the drainage area until the rain stops and the […]
[…] had a sump Pump in their basement that was fed from a French Drain outside the Basement Wall. The French Drain was 14 feet down along the Stem wall of the house. The French Drain Pipe was cheap and had […]
[…] 4. The amount of gravel or limestone or River Rock used to Cover the 6-inch French Drain is Much larger All things being considered, the performance and longevity of a 6-inch French […]
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