What Is french Drain And how it Works.

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French drains are made of a small trench filled
with aggregate that helps to move surface water
away from the walls of a property. Lots of people
use them in their driveways or
What is a French drain?

• gardens when they know the areas are prone to
  flooding.
• Sometimes surface water doesnt drain away
  correctly due to the lay of the land and many
  other factors.
• A French drain should ensure that never becomes a
  problem because it channels all the liquid away
  from the building.
• In most instances, people fill French drains with
  stones or other materials so they cant see the
  flow of water.

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When is a French Drain Suitable?
You might consider opting for a French drain if
you have a wet basement or soggy garden following
a prolonged period of rain. In most situations,
people who buy properties that require a solution
of that nature will have
the use of French drains already. However, there
are instances in which homeowners might want to
pay for installation further down the line
depending on their circumstances. If you live in
an area that is known to sustain flash flooding
from time to time, a French drain could provide
you with a lifeline that will protect your house
and ensure the rainwater flows in the right
direction.
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As mentioned a moment ago, French drains ensure
any rainwater in outside your property will flow
away from the building. The liquid runs into a
gravel trench and then flows into a pipe at the
bottom of the drain.
How Does a French Drain Work?
The water travels through the tube and then
empties somewhere safe away from the house. Its
vital that anyone who creates a French drain in
their gardens makes sure the ditch slopes one
inch every couple of feet. That should be enough
to ensure the water moves in the right direction
and never creates a flooding issue on the
property. In many instances, people who build
French drains will send the surface water to a
low-lying part of the property, a drainage ditch,
or straight into the street.
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