HOW A FRENCH DRAIN WORKS

French Drain - Gravel Perforated Pipe - Holes Point Down. See examples of both holes up and holes down.

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[Frenchylikeshikes]

Thanks for the explanation. I'll go to sleep less dumb tonight.

[DJEddieB]

Thanks for providing a solution to my yard problem. It rains cats and dogs here in Florida and this is the perfect solution. Now I can install the privacy fence and not worry about runoff water eroding and exposing the cement potentially damaging the structure.

[dontmakeitcomp]

Love the short and simple explanation! Wish there were more like you!!

[ya]

but that example pipe had holes everywhere, even on its sides. what's all that about?

[TheHollabbeyHomestead]

This was a super helpful video, considering doing this ourselves. I would have thought holes up but now I see why that wouldn’t work! Great video thanks!

[frankchen]

excellent video to explain the french drain system.

[kolankprof]

Excellent Video! Thanks for explaining why the holes need to point down.

[ericknoblauch]

The house I currently live in had a 20 foot section where 2 inches of water would sit after a good rainstorm in the backyard. I installed a french drain, and laid the pipe exactly as shown in this video. The drain I installed was around a lawn, and snaked around the house to the street. At each corner, I also installed clean outs just in case there is a blockage in the future. I also used a line level, and made sure there was enough fall in the pipe to keep the water moving that was inside the pipe. Since installing the french drain, there has been no water in that section after severe rain storms.

Also, when I did the drain, another drain was installed at the same time to catch and divert the water that drains from the gutter downspouts.

[clasalle]

Great lesson and video.! First time viewer, but I subscribed for more :-)

[TheSuburbanGardenista]

So simple, but might not be that obvious for the inexperienced french drainer! Thanks for making it so clear!

[Quetzachapin]

Wow!!! I did a drainage on the side of my house and I did it with the holes up and I thought I did a good job Until I seen your vid. Tomorrow is November so I’m waiting until spring next year.
Thank you for this informative video and I wish I had seen it before. Subscribed.

[troybyrd]

Thank you for the demo and examples, very helpful

[felicianorodriguez]

Wow! I've also always thought the holes go up. Now I know! Thank you.

[stephentimoney]

Excellent video. Informative and straight to the point. Thank you

[mrjessephillips]

Wow, great explanation. THANK. YOU SO MUCH!!!

[kurtcarson]

Thanks. I was going to put the holes up. Seems obvious now! Well done video.

[courtneylamer]

thanks for posting this video. Helpful.

[R_Thomp]

Can also wrap the pipe in filter fabric to prevent fines from building up inside the pipe and clogging it and always keep the pitch of the pipe in mind

[KB-smpj]

Great video thanks for the encouragement at the end means a lot have a blessed day

[auntielisa]

A great explanation that anyone can understand!