French Drains Can Solve a Lot of Yard Flooding Problems
All About French Drain Installation
Is your yard feeling mushy? Are you prone to having your basement flooded every time it rains hard? Do you have mud tracks on your floor? Having a hard time growing grass?
These are all signs of improper drainage. And these problems can be solved with strategically placed drainage solutions that don’t have to break the bank or destroy your yard.
Drainage Issues
Poor drainage, compacted soil, improper grading, clay soil, misdirected gutters gutters, downspout distance, heavy rainfall; these are several factors that could be causing your soggy lawn. This is problematic for many reasons as it can cause damage to your foundation and home over the long run, but in the short term it’s a nuisance especially if you have pets or kids that are always getting covered in mud. Depending on where you live, it can also be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Solution For Poor Drainage
Benefits of French Drain Installation
- This system prevents the accumulation of standing water by directing it in a controlled manner towards a designated exit point, rather than allowing water to collect at low areas in the lawn.
- French drains are aesthetically pleasing. French drains can blend into your landscape, unlike typical drainage systems. You can select gravel colors to create borders for lawns or accents for gardens.
- A French drain aides erosion and sediment control by helping to minimize water runoff thus protecting plants and soil
French Drain Design Variations
- A blind French drain, also known as a blind inlet, is installed at the lowest point of a depression or pothole. This type of French drain involves placing a pipe covered with rock, sand, or crushed stone. Above this layer, a drain cover is positioned to prevent debris, such as leaves and small twigs, from entering the pipe.
- Interior French drain as its name suggests, help relieve water collecting in the interior of your home. This type of system is mainly found in basements. They’re installed around the basement and foundation walls and drain water outside.
- Dispersal French drain is designed to disperse water over a wide area rather than a specific point. These are best used in areas where directing water to a specific point is not feasible and good for managing runoff in environmentally sensitive areas.
Maintenance Needs of French drains
Ready to Solve Your Yard Drainage Problems?
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