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Planning French Drain Systems for Drainage

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boy-drainRains are needed by every property owner to provide the moisture the grass, landscaping, and trees need to stay healthy. An overabundance can start to pool on the property and begin to cause serious problems. Planning French drain additions can solve this problem fast.

What is a French drain?

A French drain is a method of drainage that is designed by digging a trench and placing a drainpipe with a series of holes inside the trench and covering with gravel. The excess water on your property will access the drain and move away in the direction demanded by the drainpipe. It is usable on the floor of the basement, at the edges of foundations, driveways, and along areas of landscaping that are prone to flooding.

How a French Drain Improves Your Property

A French drain provides a solution to chronic soil erosion, reduce soggy soil, reduce driveway compromise, reduce basement flooding and water damage to the home. Your property is not worth much on the market if it is prone to flooding. No one wants to deal with the messes it creates. Property with water damage will take thousands of dollars to fix after a few years of consistent water problems.

Natural Gravity French Drain

Property with a natural downward slope is the perfect environment for placing French drains. The water will have no problems moving down and out of the area. It is a carefree way to manage water drainage efficiently.

Flat Land French Drain

Draining standing water on the relatively flat ground can prove a little tougher than sloped land. In this case, you will have to incorporate the use of a sump pump to move the water out to the sewers or lower portions of land.

Contact experts in French drains Erie PA like Highlander Waterproofing and find out more about the benefits of a French drain on your property today!

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