by frenchdrain | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
We have just finished installing a french drain, we ended the pipe at the edge of this pond where there was slope down to the water. The pipe is at the bottom of the slope, flush with the grade. The water is running through some rip rap into the pond. The water...
by frenchdrain | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The yard that we are working in today has a high point in the middle. This was done so the water would run down to the storm drain on the fence line here and to the storm drain on the other side in the neighbour’s yard. This set up has worked for the past...
by frenchdrain | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are installing a french drain and wanted to show you how we are going to take the system to the curb by going under the sidewalk. We tunneled under the sidewalk and are using a piece of PVC pipe that we have glued a connector to that we will use to connect...
by frenchdrain | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Downspouts can be the cause of soft spots or standing water in your yard. Pay attention to how much water each downspout you have is responsible for and you will most likely find one or two that need to be tied to a french drain. This trough handles almost all...
by frenchdrain | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In most cases, the side property line is the center of the swale between two houses. That being said, if you build a patio right to the property line, you’re putting all of your water onto your neighbour. In this case, the neighbour built their patio...
by frenchdrain | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
French drains are designed to alleviate water problems that occur with certain circumstances. They do not change the circumstances, only help alleviate the problem. The property on the left has a higher lot than the one that we are installing the french drain...
by frenchdrain | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The channel you can see is the main channel, it’s going to be the discharge location for the water. We have two french drain channels lying together here. There are two elevated landscape beds, one on either side. Each contributing to the water problem...
by frenchdrain | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
We installed a french drain system here yesterday, there is sod being installed today. As you can see, the backyard sod installation is complete. The purpose of a french drain is to relieve water issues that arise in certain circumstances. For example, this...
