FRENCH DRAIN INSTALLATION NC

3 Common French Drain Types:

1)Foundation French Drain

Foundation French Drains are commonly used to prevent excess water or Moisture from soaking through your homes foundation walls and prevent foundation Settling due to water intrusion. this system is installed either at the footing, or a pre determined point where the soil type is allowing moisture or Excess water to enter your home. Also, Foundation water proofing with a roll on rubberized membrane and fabric lined dimple board is places along the wall to Achieve a water tight seal.

2) Perimeter French Drain

Perimeter French Drains perform exactly as you would expect. typically installed to collect excess surface runoff water, Creating a barrier to prevent water from entering landscapes or building foundations. many times these systems are installed with the stone exposed at the surface allowing large amounts of rain water to enter the system and be carried away underground to a discharge point. This is a much cleaner look than drainage swales or other exposed landscape drainage options.

3)Sub- Surface French Drain

Sub-Surface French Drain Installation is designed as a solution to water trapped below earths surface. this issue is a result of either having a high water table or clay soils not allowing surface water to leach deeper into the ground. A trench is dug at a minimum of 12″ then lined with a non woven geo Textile fabric to prevent soil intrusion into the stone. A high strength perforated pipe is then placed at the bottom and covered with clean wash stone. This systems uses hydrostatic pressure to removed excess ground water, then wicks away leftover moisture from the surrounding soil.