French Drains
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French Drains
Solve standing water, protect your foundation, and improve drainage with a properly installed French drain. For DIY installation help, view the Gibson Grounds blog post, French Drain DIY Installation.
Pro Tips for Better Drainage
- Always maintain a consistent slope so water keeps moving.
- Use quality landscape fabric to reduce future clogs.
- Do not skip the gravel base or gravel cover.
- Make sure the outlet location can safely handle water discharge.
- Test the system before finishing the surface completely.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Installing the trench without enough slope.
- Using too little gravel around the pipe.
- Skipping landscape fabric and allowing sediment to clog the system.
- Failing to plan a proper outlet location.
- Backfilling before testing water flow.
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Everything you need to complete this project — available at Gibson Grounds Supply.
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