Absolutely love your work FDM. Am 70, female, spry...but dang this is a big diy project for me. Downhill slopes two sides, 13 trees in small yard, clay soil, granite...I am not in your area but have watched a lot of your videos and am so appreciative of your explanations. God bless and protect you and your family. Much love from Delaware ❤️🙏
I recommend you hire this done. You could always check with my office to find out if we know of a contractor in your area. (248) 505-3065 Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing.
I live on the other side of the country but we're building a house DIY that needs careful drainage and I'm learning so much from this channel to help us get that right!
Did mine the wrong way, it’s worked great for the last ten years, I just pull off the cap and clean any debris about once a year if that. So far so good
I have always struggled with water in our area, never realized how poor the previous owners had done trying to take care of these fairly simple issues! Never so thankful to have come across your page, I have a DIY Downspout kit on the way from you! I've watched some of your vides, you say NOT to put a catch basin in if your downspout is near a tree. Unfortunately I have one that I need to run and will be tough to get away from the Maple tree it is near, is it better to not have a catch basin and just slope enough and clean it out over time at the pop up? It will be 25-30' from house to get desired slope. Thanks again for all your videos!
Install a catch basin 3 feet from the house. If the tree poses a threat that close to the house, you will have bigger problems in the future. Tape the connections and do not drill holes in the catch basin. Thank you for your business and support. Robert Sherwood
Great video. My situation is exactly like you're "what not to do" example. The problem is I have a property line. And only have space to go under a sidewalk and out. I love to send you a picture. It is sloping downgrade. Should I just put in a pop up on the vent And a leaf filter at the beginning? Thanks so much in advance.
I always thought you had to stay away from the property line with your discharge in Michigan. I could be wrong but i thought code was minimum of 3' from neighboring property.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I'm curious about just the green restrictor plate. I have corrugated pipe sticking up to the surface and I'm wondering if I have to get the corrugated to PVC coupler with a small section of PVC to attach to the restrictor plate.
I just finished my sump pump drain line and took it to daylight. Next project is capturing two downspouts on left side of house, front left corner and back left corner connect them together and direct water away from home with pop up at end of line. Can I use two of your kits and connect the corrugated lines?
I’ve been watching you on YT for sometime in hopes you have a solution. I have a large area with no slope … the 3” pipe discharges into street … very slowly. Any suggestions??
A 4" pipe has 56% more area, so when you have no slope, that would be an option available to you, or you have to go with an outdoor sump pump system. ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BXXbPw3Vf7e86DbKj7qOnLn&si=0iKJDA8wRHwRjSv4
Everything he says “is the best in the business,” if you look at older videos he made you see he used other materials. Also, he used to criticize leaf filters, now he sells them. Fuxking hack. Just go down to home depot and buy the corrugated pipe. It’s strong enough.
When I had a concrete patio installed, there were several underground system installed to handle the drainage from the gutters. Two run under the pation and the third just runs underground. None of them has ever worked correctly. For one, the rain water just pours over the side of the gutter and for the other two, I have no clue where the water is going. Not dumping over the top of the gutter but also not coming out of the popup either. Don't know if it's bad installation, gutters need replacing or a combination of the two. Unfortunately, you aren't in my area, NC, or I would check you out.
3" pipe holds 56% less water than 4". You are already ahead of the game. Short answer: Absolutely not. Just add stone around the pop-up emitter and do not tape the pop-up emitter.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you . I also bought the additional water basin. Which based on the video I should tape and add holes to the bottom of it , along with some stone .
Can I make a giant U with the middle of the U being the highest point of the French drain and the water flowing in both directions to either side of the U. So like one high point with two discharges essentially? Seems like it would work if gravity is the main driver, but I’m overthinking it as well
Just got my delivery of 2 of your downspout kits… going to diy here in Ludington Michigan… question: you go under a sidewalk with 4” corrugated but I have to go under the city sidewalk and I think I will only be able to with PVC and a pressure washer. Your thoughts??!!?? Thx!!
Hi French Drain Man - is that white pipe perforated? Or is the idea that it's long enough of a run that it can never overflow (as the end doesn't pop out to the street).
Unfortunately, you don't work near me. We have a drain project that will need professional assistance. Do you have any recommendations in the DFW market. TY ahead of time!
This may not have anything to do with anything but did anyone else have to pause the video to make sure the police sirens were from the video and not coming from down the street outside your house? 😂
@@thomasscott5540 Dude just posted a video yesterday discussing why hdpe over pvc. Apparently pvc leeches chemicals and its use may become restricted in some places.
Watch the videos in this playlist, and then decide. I've already made my decision. ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=XNcIejVr3vVy1yL2
We have a large network of contractors, and the list continues to grow daily. My office may know someone in your area. (248) 505-3065 You can always request our materials for the installation, no matter whom you use. As I always say, read the Google reviews.
Thank you so much for replying and actually interacting with your viewers! Good on you! I've watched so many of your videos I don't think I would use anybody else's product but yours to be honest. Thanks again for the info!
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN is had a free evaluation regarding my water in my basement with price of $29,300. During the inspection, the waterproof tech had a moisture meter device he put on wall near the floor. The company would repair all cracks in the outside walls, apply fabricated mastic (waterproofing) to walls, apply heavy-duty industrial plastic to mastic forming "J" channel, install a new sub-soil drain tile packed with gravel, seal basement windows if needed, and seal any other cement if needed. This would also mean opening up my concrete floor. I am wondering if haveing downspouts installation with extensions would be a better alternative than doing waterproofing with the company that gave me the $29,3000 estimate.
Why go so fanxy underground. Here in Canada we would do a simple above ground extension pipe ranging from 6'-10'. It's $17 for a 10' length of 3x3 aluminum. No need to over complicate it
Oh look, another RUclipsr who has to take an angry, denigrating tone over the mistakes a previous person did, instead of approaching it more as a teacher. But hey, message received that YOU know how to do it right. I get it can be aggravating, but then again you must not have taken chances and made “dumb” mistakes in the process.
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Never heard someone so emphatic about their work. It’s awesome
Thank you
Absolutely love your work FDM. Am 70, female, spry...but dang this is a big diy project for me. Downhill slopes two sides, 13 trees in small yard, clay soil, granite...I am not in your area but have watched a lot of your videos and am so appreciative of your explanations. God bless and protect you and your family. Much love from Delaware ❤️🙏
I recommend you hire this done. You could always check with my office to find out if we know of a contractor in your area. (248) 505-3065
Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing.
I live on the other side of the country but we're building a house DIY that needs careful drainage and I'm learning so much from this channel to help us get that right!
If I lived there, FRENCH DRAIN MAN would be my first choice.
A true professional.
Thank you 😊
Always great info, Robert! Between you and the Apple Drains channel, I feel like I’ve learned a lot.
👍
Did mine the wrong way, it’s worked great for the last ten years, I just pull off the cap and clean any debris about once a year if that. So far so good
I'm glad to hear it's still working.
A little maintenance goes a long ways.
Good information, I went to the store and bought several Rain Gutter Downspout Extensions.
- They have to be moved every time I mow the yard.
3 in. Buried Underground Downspout Kit for DIYers
frenchdrainman.com/product/3-in-buried-downspout-kit/
I have always struggled with water in our area, never realized how poor the previous owners had done trying to take care of these fairly simple issues! Never so thankful to have come across your page, I have a DIY Downspout kit on the way from you!
I've watched some of your vides, you say NOT to put a catch basin in if your downspout is near a tree. Unfortunately I have one that I need to run and will be tough to get away from the Maple tree it is near, is it better to not have a catch basin and just slope enough and clean it out over time at the pop up? It will be 25-30' from house to get desired slope. Thanks again for all your videos!
Install a catch basin 3 feet from the house. If the tree poses a threat that close to the house, you will have bigger problems in the future. Tape the connections and do not drill holes in the catch basin. Thank you for your business and support.
Robert Sherwood
man i wish you were in my area.. thank you for the videos! at least i can teach whoever i hire how i want my system done !! lol!
Hi very informative. Do you have a video covering slope of pipe ex how much per 10 feet of ipipe?
You are definitely making this harder than it has to be. 20 feet away from the house. As long as you don't have a negative slope, you are fine.
Great job ❤❤
Thank you 👍🙏
Is 4” pvc the wrong pipe? That’s what I used because I thought it would work the best
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=vO2ZYcuAU7Foo1dK
Great video. My situation is exactly like you're "what not to do" example. The problem is I have a property line. And only have space to go under a sidewalk and out. I love to send you a picture. It is sloping downgrade. Should I just put in a pop up on the vent And a leaf filter at the beginning? Thanks so much in advance.
ruclips.net/video/y-cmpIW6q98/видео.htmlsi=twKiR6o3FtkN9Xa5
Great stuff!
Why no pvc? Is there an issue we should know?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=UKTySuxRg90OLAZc
I always thought you had to stay away from the property line with your discharge in Michigan. I could be wrong but i thought code was minimum of 3' from neighboring property.
The only wording in the code book " You have to retain your own water."
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BVXKFHIb3Hd4nsppJYo0hzu&si=PQ0vABljQ7NLAPmO
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I was surprised to see the neighbors discharge so close to the lot line of your customer. Good video.
I think I missed where you recommend against using PVC? Do you have an explainer on why you recommend HDPE over PVC pipe?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=4XQVCQedBOoFlZjZ
when you do French drains in the basement do these pipes lead into a pumping system, do you have a video with something similar like this?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BWSyew4JyZuxDpBvULztf91&si=zy5evAy-hzUrngQT
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you
How wide should a trench be for high octane 4” solid corrugated?
5 inches wide
does the turf restrictor plate attach directly to 4" corrugated pipe?
ruclips.net/video/pp9rAbkyE1I/видео.htmlsi=r1neuCpU-HEzN1kN
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I'm curious about just the green restrictor plate. I have corrugated pipe sticking up to the surface and I'm wondering if I have to get the corrugated to PVC coupler with a small section of PVC to attach to the restrictor plate.
I just finished my sump pump drain line and took it to daylight. Next project is capturing two downspouts on left side of house, front left corner and back left corner connect them together and direct water away from home with pop up at end of line.
Can I use two of your kits and connect the corrugated lines?
I’ve been watching you on YT for sometime in hopes you have a solution. I have a large area with no slope … the 3” pipe discharges into street … very slowly. Any suggestions??
A 4" pipe has 56% more area, so when you have no slope, that would be an option available to you, or you have to go with an outdoor sump pump system.
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BXXbPw3Vf7e86DbKj7qOnLn&si=0iKJDA8wRHwRjSv4
What do you mean by largest 3 inch pipe? Aren’t all 3 inch pipes the same size? Are you referring to the wall thickness? Cheers.
Unfortunately, there are smaller diameter 3" Corrugated downspout pipes.
We went with the bigger for our 3" PRO Kit.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN 3 inch pipes are not always 3 inch pipes, learn something new everyday!
Everything he says “is the best in the business,” if you look at older videos he made you see he used other materials. Also, he used to criticize leaf filters, now he sells them. Fuxking hack. Just go down to home depot and buy the corrugated pipe. It’s strong enough.
When I had a concrete patio installed, there were several underground system installed to handle the drainage from the gutters. Two run under the pation and the third just runs underground. None of them has ever worked correctly. For one, the rain water just pours over the side of the gutter and for the other two, I have no clue where the water is going. Not dumping over the top of the gutter but also not coming out of the popup either. Don't know if it's bad installation, gutters need replacing or a combination of the two. Unfortunately, you aren't in my area, NC, or I would check you out.
Call "Drain My Lawn" in North Carolina. They use all of our materials. They are honest and fair. I enjoy doing business with them.
Gutsy move shoving that hand down in there - I did that last spring on one of mine and pulled out a dead bird. :)
😂
Nothing surprises me.
😮
I don't understand y people don't just use pvc... It's so much thicker... Is cost the issue?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=peqhScg2GS8yqN2R
they sell a pop up on Greydock that operates the same, just not as big of a plate. adjust your word track. happens to me all the time.
Again, our pop-up emitter is the only pop-up emitter you can get your hand in. The one you are referring to is tiny. Grass grows right over them, too.
Would you recommend doing knife cuts that way there is no sitting water , I just bought one of your DYI kits for the downspout.
3" pipe holds 56% less water than 4". You are already ahead of the game. Short answer: Absolutely not. Just add stone around the pop-up emitter and do not tape the pop-up emitter.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you . I also bought the additional water basin. Which based on the video
I should tape and add holes to the bottom of it , along with some stone .
Can I make a giant U with the middle of the U being the highest point of the French drain and the water flowing in both directions to either side of the U. So like one high point with two discharges essentially? Seems like it would work if gravity is the main driver, but I’m overthinking it as well
We do that all the time.
Just got my delivery of 2 of your downspout kits… going to diy here in Ludington Michigan… question: you go under a sidewalk with 4” corrugated but I have to go under the city sidewalk and I think I will only be able to with PVC and a pressure washer. Your thoughts??!!?? Thx!!
That's fine. Just leave the PVC under the walk and put your downspout kit through the PVC sleeve
What type of Tape do you use
FDM's 200 Year Plumbing Tape - Extra Sticky & Extra Stretchy
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Hi French Drain Man - is that white pipe perforated? Or is the idea that it's long enough of a run that it can never overflow (as the end doesn't pop out to the street).
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BVXKFHIb3Hd4nsppJYo0hzu&si=R11biypl2E5-k_AU
Out of curiosity, can someone fill me in on why no PVC?
ruclips.net/video/RoDKxiuUf-A/видео.htmlsi=7dBDFAHGivkPcmmE
whats wrong with PVC? How can a 3" pipe be "the largest" in its class? Is 3" different in other pipes?
@jasonroberts9788
Yes,not all 3-inch pipes are the same.
Our outlet has to be 10’ minimum from the property line. Check your HOA and/or City requirements.
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BUqichor2QH1X_p9bBPor8D&si=LTpWy5xPa0Y0UUBg
Have ever connected the discharge from a basement sump pump into this 3" drainage system? I would like to move that water away from the house too.
Yes. 3" or 4" is what we use for sumpline.
Curious: you said you're trying to go PVC-free? Why is that? Does PVC fail or is it an evironmental thing?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=EB_Ah3yQeHujVnHt
Unfortunately, you don't work near me. We have a drain project that will need professional assistance. Do you have any recommendations in the DFW market. TY ahead of time!
Call our main office 248-505-3065 they would know if we have contractors in your area.
Doesn't that pipe crack during colder months ?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=vO2ZYcuAU7Foo1dK
This may not have anything to do with anything but did anyone else have to pause the video to make sure the police sirens were from the video and not coming from down the street outside your house? 😂
😂
Ok, you stated you are trying to go PVC free. Why is that?
Why is that?
@@thomasscott5540 Dude just posted a video yesterday discussing why hdpe over pvc. Apparently pvc leeches chemicals and its use may become restricted in some places.
ruclips.net/video/IWFu39298k0/видео.htmlsi=Q_0sgxANiVsYUVbr
would pvc pipe be better
Watch the videos in this playlist, and then decide. I've already made my decision.
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=XNcIejVr3vVy1yL2
why no pvc ?
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=MOXX_YT5w0dRn4wd
French drain man, would you happen to be able to direct me to a reputable company like yours for here in western pa
We have a large network of contractors, and the list continues to grow daily. My office may know someone in your area. (248) 505-3065
You can always request our materials for the installation, no matter whom you use.
As I always say, read the Google reviews.
Thank you so much for replying and actually interacting with your viewers! Good on you! I've watched so many of your videos I don't think I would use anybody else's product but yours to be honest. Thanks again for the info!
How much for jobs like this?
3 in. Buried Underground Downspout Premium PRO Kit
frenchdrainman.com/product/3-in-pro-kit-for-buried-downspouts/
Could you not just sleeve with pvc? I only ask because it’s easier to get under a sidewalk
Yes
This look better (AND CHEAPER) than Waterproofing with a drain tile under the basement concrete.
@@Mr.Majestic77
3 in. Buried Underground Downspout Premium PRO Kit
frenchdrainman.com/product/3-in-pro-kit-for-buried-downspouts/
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN is had a free evaluation regarding my water in my basement with price of $29,300. During the inspection, the waterproof tech had a moisture meter device he put on wall near the floor. The company would repair all cracks in the outside walls, apply fabricated mastic (waterproofing) to walls, apply heavy-duty industrial plastic to mastic forming "J" channel, install a new sub-soil drain tile packed with gravel, seal basement windows if needed, and seal any other cement if needed. This would also mean opening up my concrete floor.
I am wondering if haveing downspouts installation with extensions would be a better alternative than doing waterproofing with the company that gave me the $29,3000 estimate.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Installation of downspouts with extensions vs. waterproofing. In your expert opinion, which is the best option?
3” is 3”. What’s the “it’s the largest 3” in its class?
3" is not 3" unfortunately.
3" Pro plus is the biggest in its class.
I'm in RI...come on and give me a quote...I have a super unique roof
We are in Michigan
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN road trip!!
Roasting the neighbor. haha
Why are you going pvc free?
It's not below frost line and blows apart. Ues even sched 40
ruclips.net/p/PLjFCqaZ4v1BX_ZMbxsYVB6CNFoeAmuPxX&si=ksXv5CKYksP3ApYQ
The amount of shoddy work out there is infuriating.
Agreed
I just let my gutter rip right out of the 90...lots of stone around my foundation
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you don't happen to cross over to Canada Quebec for work eh? hahaha
Frenchdrainman.ca
Please help me understand why the goal is to be PVC free. Has it been determined that this is yet another plastic that causes cancer?
ruclips.net/video/IWFu39298k0/видео.htmlsi=1zyueJSPxUbJPZjZ
2:25 largest 3in pipe you say? I here I am, thinking 3in is 3in.
Im gonna let my wife know that this is the largest 3 inches she'll ever see
@@darrelldawson4041 😂
Why go so fanxy underground. Here in Canada we would do a simple above ground extension pipe ranging from 6'-10'. It's $17 for a 10' length of 3x3 aluminum. No need to over complicate it
ruclips.net/video/oNeZdvS-RgM/видео.htmlsi=I-xOQWu0jAS45hao
Good luck.... You're gonna need it.
Oh look, another RUclipsr who has to take an angry, denigrating tone over the mistakes a previous person did, instead of approaching it more as a teacher.
But hey, message received that YOU know how to do it right.
I get it can be aggravating, but then again you must not have taken chances and made “dumb” mistakes in the process.
ruclips.net/video/FK5ZlN0Ogow/видео.htmlsi=f2G_mhVEoKPrFOlc