French Drain Systems – Yard Drainage
Gutter Downspout Drain Systems

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French Drain – Yard Drainage

THE PURPOSE OF YARD DRAINS…

French drains can be used to collect standing water in the lawn and to alleviate sub-surface water from a high-water table, which can greatly contribute to wet saturated lawns. When installed correctly, and with some simple design concepts, yard drainage systems can also help to reduce erosion and surface storm water runoff. Site conditions, along with the water issue, help determine the French drain design best suited for the drainage solution.

ENGINEERDED TO LAST…

Our French drains work on the same principle as a traditional French drain, only we take the engineering process further. To ensure your drainage system operates and functions for many years to come, we take all site conditions into consideration – site water runoff, annual max rainfall, water holding capacity, and most importantly-soil type & conditions-when designing and constructing your French drain system. These principal factors help to determine the width, depth, and the proper backfill material to use for your yard drainage system. Our expertise in the engineering of French drains is your guarantee of the correct drainage solution for your water problem!

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Gutter Downspout Drain Systems

THE MOST IMPORTANT DRAIN SYSTEM FOR YOUR HOME…

Gutter downspout drainage systems are perhaps the most important drain system when it comes to protecting your home from water damage. Downspout drainage issues arise from open downspout systems by pouring hundreds of gallons of rainwater around your homes foundation and other structures such as, driveways and walkways. Typical signs of water damage from open downspouts include cracked motor joints (Figure 1), sunken and cracked walkways and driveways (see Figure 2), erosion, and water-damaged landscaped beds and plants. Depending on the severity of these damages, the cost can be significant not only to repair but in lost property value if not corrected and repaired. Installing gutter downspout drain systems (see Figure 3) that collect and discharge the rainwater to appropriate areas eliminates costly repairs and prevents future damage.

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PROFESSONIAL TIP

Given the importance of your gutter downspout rain system the use of quality materials is a must, that’s why we advise the use of 4” solid storm-sewer pvc pipe as recommended by structural engineers. If the use of corrugated pipe is to be considered, a catch basin should be installed to allow for the collection of debris in the gutter drain system. If you need help designing and implementing your system…call for our consultation services. We are just a phone call away!

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Sump pumps

Sump pumps can be used to facilitate gravity fed drainage systems with poor slope. If an area in your lawn is holding water, and the discharge site is higher than the collection area (area holding water), then a sump pump can be installed to discharge the water. This type of system is used in both yard drainage and gutter downspout drain systems when necessary.

Common pump sizes used for these systems are .3hp and .5hp, both of which are capable for their application in storm water drain systems. Given the need for dependable, and high capacity pumps in these systems we recommend, and only use, Zoeller sump pumps. Backed by a 36-month warranty, and 80 years of manufacturing and designing sump pumps, Zoeller minimizes the worry of your systems down time.

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