Awesome work brother, get video of the pipe work on the next one before covering it with stone. That large area between the two courts looks wild, I would have loved to see how you did the pipe work in that area. Keep the videos coming 💪
That’s some good information you shared. I really appreciate your video. I’m thinking about getting into drainage as well so I’m excited to see all your videos!
Can u do a video on how to choose the proper drainage fabric depending on what type of soil you have? Sand vs clay? Also, how do u put a French drain if ur property is mostly level? Thanks!
We use one type of fabric for drainage usually. That will be a double needle punched non-woven 4OZ fabric. The only time we would use woven fabric would be to separate soil or stabilize a certain area. If your property is mostly flat the best bet IMO would be to install the french drain with acceptable slope and use a mechanical lift via a pump to evacuate the water. If you install the drain flat you will most likely have an early expiration date. I have seen flat drains work for years but only in large grass fields without shrubbery or trees. Roots are your worst enemy. You want a dry system after a rain event and you will last a LONG time. Thanks
Re: depth of French drain I'm used to burying pipes, footings, etc below the frost line + my own adjustments for climate change. Why would you go down 3'? I'd like a French drain on one side of my house, but I'm concerned about being too close to my foundation especially considering my very flow perc clay soil. If I go deeper than the frost line, will that help keep water away from my house? Sometimes after a rain event, I can't walk in my yard for up to a week without sinking. In NC near Charlotte.
Hey, with installing French drains in a frost area I would check out French drain man on RUclips. He is more familiar with installing drainage in a freeze/thaw cycle. I go 3’ deep on French drain runs that span hundreds of feet just to be able to achieve sufficient grade to get that dry money trench. Typically be go 22” at the deepest. Not sure I would go 3’ next to a foundation, nor is it recommended. There are other rules you need to make sure you follow against a foundation. Like not putting the drainage directly on the concrete, and leaving soil between the drainage system and foundation. You can actually make the problem worse by putting aggregate on the foundation by influencing water onto the house! Thanks!
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Awesome work brother, get video of the pipe work on the next one before covering it with stone. That large area between the two courts looks wild, I would have loved to see how you did the pipe work in that area. Keep the videos coming 💪
Thanks Brother. I appreciate your feedback. This Vid was fired from the hip! haha
Keep pushing sir! I have a small business similar to yours in Charleston!
Awesome man thanks so much.
Awesome video! Very helpful & informative. I'm looking forward to seeing more especially where clay soil is involved.
Thanks brother! See you soon!
That’s some good information you shared. I really appreciate your video. I’m thinking about getting into drainage as well so I’m excited to see all your videos!
Thank you so much, more to come!
so down south you use no. 4 granite. what is the preferred stone for us in the north east? cost wise? GREAT VIDEO!
Check out French drain man. Pretty sure it’s going to be a 1” round rock. Much easier to get up there. Thanks!
Can u do a video on how to choose the proper drainage fabric depending on what type of soil you have? Sand vs clay?
Also, how do u put a French drain if ur property is mostly level? Thanks!
We use one type of fabric for drainage usually. That will be a double needle punched non-woven 4OZ fabric. The only time we would use woven fabric would be to separate soil or stabilize a certain area. If your property is mostly flat the best bet IMO would be to install the french drain with acceptable slope and use a mechanical lift via a pump to evacuate the water. If you install the drain flat you will most likely have an early expiration date. I have seen flat drains work for years but only in large grass fields without shrubbery or trees. Roots are your worst enemy. You want a dry system after a rain event and you will last a LONG time. Thanks
Re: depth of French drain
I'm used to burying pipes, footings, etc below the frost line + my own adjustments for climate change.
Why would you go down 3'? I'd like a French drain on one side of my house, but I'm concerned about being too close to my foundation especially considering my very flow perc clay soil. If I go deeper than the frost line, will that help keep water away from my house? Sometimes after a rain event, I can't walk in my yard for up to a week without sinking. In NC near Charlotte.
Hey, with installing French drains in a frost area I would check out French drain man on RUclips. He is more familiar with installing drainage in a freeze/thaw cycle. I go 3’ deep on French drain runs that span hundreds of feet just to be able to achieve sufficient grade to get that dry money trench. Typically be go 22” at the deepest. Not sure I would go 3’ next to a foundation, nor is it recommended. There are other rules you need to make sure you follow against a foundation. Like not putting the drainage directly on the concrete, and leaving soil between the drainage system and foundation. You can actually make the problem worse by putting aggregate on the foundation by influencing water onto the house! Thanks!
Really really good information. Thank you.
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