The concept behind French drain systems in Providence is quite simple, water always runs downhill and it seeks the easiest way possible. A French drain is a trench that slopes down, away from the house. The ditch, it can be shallow or deep depending on the lay of the land, is filled with gravel and a pipe with perforations in it is
How a French drain functions:
A French drain gives the water exactly what it wants, an easy way to get out. Surface water and sub-surface water travels through the gravel and then into the pipe which is laid in the bottom of the drain. The perforated holes are laid down so as to keep the holes from plugging with pebbles. The drain runs downhill so the water is deposited some distance away from the house itself. The slope can be very gradual, one inch in eight feet is ideal. The water can be directed and diverted to a ditch, a dry sink, a low lying area on the property or to a storm drain.
A shallow French drain:
French drainage systems in Providence, can handle multiple drainage problems, one of which is keeping soggy areas dry. If you have a problem with a lawn which is always collecting standing water or a driveway that is constantly be eroded, then a shallow French drain will solve the problem. Remember, water runs downhill, so go above the source of the problem, dig a French drain running horizontal to the slope of the land. As the water runs from the upper elevations, it will now be caught by the French drain and diverted off your property.
Too solve the type of problems mentioned, a shallow ditch, perhaps two feet deep and 18 inches wide is sufficient. Put a layer of gravel down, lay in the pipe, perforation side down, and fill the ditch to the top with gravel. If you are running the pipe in the area of trees or shrubs, consider using solid pipe in this stretch so roots do not grow into the pipe through the perforated holes, effectively clogging your French drainage systems Providence.
A deep French drain:
If a French drain at the high side of your property does not stop the water from getting in your basement, then you will need a deeper drainage system. This drain is installed around the footings of the foundation and is ideally done when the house is being built. A deep drain may have to send the water it collects to a sump pit, where it can be pumped to a higher elevation for disposal.
Wherever water enters your property, it can be cut-off with properly designed French drain systems in Providence.
French drains in Providence can be designed and built by the experts at Global Basement Waterproofing. A French drain may be imperative depending on the lie of your land.
