Steven baczek a residential architect from reading mass who specializes in designing durable low energy homes responds.
Perforated pipe french drain.
When i use perforated pipe in a drainage system should the holes go up or down.
Apple drains drainage.
French drains are landscape features installed next to foundations perpendicular to water flow on a slope or in low spots where water collects to facilitate drainage.
Perforated pipe when and how to use french drains in the landscape.
This type of drain consists of a gravel or coarse rock filled trench that may be lined with filter fabric and have a drain pipe at the bottom.
Perforated drainage pipe is often used as an alternative to re grading properties.
A french drain is a trench filled with a perforated pipe and gravel that allows water to drain naturally from your yard.
This is also known as a french drain.
I hear arguments for both methods but it really depends on how the pipe functions in your drainage system before going any further the pipe we are discussing here is heavy duty.
Depending on the size of your yard and the scale of your drainage issue you can purchase the pipes and equipment to create a french drain yourself.
How and why holes point down when installing a french drain gravel perforated pipe yard drain see how a french drain really works.
It is a great option if you want to direct surface water away from your home s foundation to remove surface water or to prevent flooding.
Installing a french drain is a simple job that requires a bit of planning and the right materials.