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Drainage System Tips
If your yard gets wet after rains, even days later, you might need a simple drainage system. The hardpan layer deep in your soil can be blocking water run off. Use a trench drain or French drain to capture the soil water and route it away from you house and yard. read more... -
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Soil and Water Erosion Solutions
Knowing how to control erosion can save your yard or driveway. If water has too much force, it will create soil erosion. Controlling the water flow is one solution for reducing soil and water erosion. read more... -
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Downspout Drainage and Diverter
Rain can produce a lot of water in a short period of time. Your gutter and downspout drainage system must be able to move the rain runoff away from your house. If the water stays next to your foundation, it can leak and result in a wet basement. read more... -
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Trench Drain
A trench drain will help move water away from your house and yard. This trench drainage system, also known as a French drain, intercepts water before it reaches your house. The drain acts like an underground gutter, keeping your basement dry. read more... -
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French Drain
A French drain is an in-ground trench or pit that captures groundwater. If you build a trench French drain, it can collect groundwater and divert it to a low spot on the land. The best French drain design is one that allows water to freely flow from the trench back out onto the surface of the land. French drains and water go hand and hand, the water can be removed from your soil if a knowledgeable contractor installs one for you. read more... -
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Drain Your Crawl Space
Natural springs can keep your lot wet. Drain the soggy land with the addition of French drains. read more...
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Installing Downspout Drain Lines
Installing drainage systems with downspout drain lines is simple enough to do. First check with your local government. Stormwater rules and regulations may prohibit some of your ideas. Can you discharge rainwater onto your property? Drainage systems that use a smooth 4 inch diameter plastic SDR-35 pipe will have few problems. Read my tips for better drainage. read more... -
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Dual Purpose Drain Tile
Drain tile systems serve two purposes. Water removal away from the house and water injection into the soil foundation during drought. Drought conditions can cause the soil of your foundation to shrink, causing foundation and footer to fall. Installing drainage systems to prevent two problems is discussed in this column. read more...
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Storm Water Drainage
Downspouts and gutters will collect and send out hundreds of gallons of water during a storm. Splash blocks only serve as a way to absorb and spread the energy of the falling water. Drain lines of durable 4 inch diameter plastic can capture and move the water to a better place on your lot. Read my column for more tips. read more...
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Drain Water From Your Wetland Lot
Simple hidden trench drains really work well if your lot reminds you of the swampy Everglades. Try one of my Linear French Drains to turn your lot into a meadow or grassland like you see in travel films. read more... -
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Linear French Drain Illustration
Here is a diagram for installing french drain systems around your home. The linear French drain design is simple. The slope of the soil around the home is very important to keep in mind. read more... -
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Positive Drainage Keeps a House Dry
To eliminate standing water problems around your house your foundation must be waterproof. Foundation drainage codes require a natural slope away from the house for water flow. Drain pipes, downspouts or a sump pump also can all pipe water away from the house. read more... -
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Exterior Foundation Waterproofing Systems
Foundation waterproofing can be achieved with the following exterior products from these manufacturers. It is a good idea to read about waterproofing foundations before buying a product. read more...
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Foundation Waterproofing & Drain Tile Systems
Exterior foundation waterproofing treatments vary greatly. Most foundations are damproofed. Drain tile systems, if installed correctly, will keep your foundation waterproof for years to come. Here are some drain tile installation pointers about backfilling and preventing ponding. read more...
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A Simple Trench Drain
Turn wet ground into dry ground or stop water seeping into your crawlspace or basement with a very simple hidden trench drain. Wait until you read the testimonial from Patrick! read more... -
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Typical French Drain Design for Soggy Yards
A typical French drain system for soggy yards involves a grid work of pipes. The French drain systems work exactly like the French drain to pipe water away from a soggy yard. read more...
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Soil Drainage Solution: French Drain Systems
A popular soil drainage solution are French drain pipes around your home. These French drain systems capture sub-surface soil water and direct it away from the foundation. French drain systems need trenches dug, the right pipes and the correct placement of drain pipes for a good drainage system. read more...
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Downspout Drain Lines
Splash blocks directly below down spouts do little to pipe water away from your foundation. For heavy downfall regions, a sump pump discharge pipe may not be piping the water far enough way. Invest in plumbing drainage pipe for this job. read more... -
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Downspout Drainage Pipe Installation Tips
Downspout drainage pipes do not have to be buried deeply. Exterior drain pipes should also be installed in undisturbed soil about 6 feet away from the foundation. Lay drain pipes in beds of gravel for best results. read more...
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Downspout Drainage Pipes
Downspout drainage pipes lead to long-term dry homes. Drainage pipes direct water away from the home. PVC pipes work well for making drain systems that turn corners and keep water at bay. read more...
