FRENCH DRAIN - What's the BEST Pipe to use?

[@jdboy9]

I spent the last 20 years of my life replacing broken clay tile, corrugated elephant pipe on a golf course. None of the sdr 35 stuff was an issue. Personally I'll stick with that or sch 40.

[@tbarbuto2345]

I hear so much conflicting information on which pipe is best. It seems PVC is much better at retaining water flow as there are no corrugations impeding the speed of the water and also much easier to maintain adequate slope without bellies. This helps with keeping the drain clear of debris and minimizing residual water in the pipe which is what the roots are seeking. PVC is also much easier to clean out if it happens to get clogged. I've done a lot of research on this topic and am struggling to find a good reason to use corrugated other than ease of installation.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Go with the green PVC sewer pipe. It’s strong, cost effective and will last. I have removed hundreds of failed corrugated systems. The corrugated pipe that is sold at the big box stores is no good. To have a quality corrugated pipe/french drain system installed costs a lot of $$$ and is only really needed in certain situations.

[@chrisvonguggenberg]

Corrugated holds some water so plants seek it out. HDPE is the best choice, flows beautifully, does not hold water.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Yup, there is no right answer, apparently. I wouldn't use corrugated because with low flow it's going to collect dirt in the corrugations and too easy to have bellies that hold water begging for roots to get into it.

[@miked8227]

I have had to dig up corrugated runs before that were collapsed and clogged in spots. Do it once the right way no matter the initial cost. Cannot underestimate how important proper drainage is to a foundation, the cost is worth it.

[@chrisbagatini7385]

@@miked8227 what do u propose to use?

[@robertsparks3518]

I was just watching a video from Gate City foundations or drainage and he said they only use schedule 40 for french drains. Now im really confused.

[@HB-yq8gy]

I like the FDM but, Chuck is so honest & sincere never putting down a product or company.

[@marko651]

A little tip to cut the pipe straight is to put a hose clap around the pipe and then butt the hack saw up against the clap and cut .

[@braindamage396]

Great idea. I'm going to absolutely do this in the future.👍

[@matthewpresley3643]

As I mentioned in my comment about adapting schedule 40 to schedule 35 all that you have to do is buy a thin wall coupling and you can glue that inside of a schedule 40 coupling it fits perfect and glues very well and now you can adapt your thin wall into the thin wall side of the coupling..

[@abuzz5395]

I like this guy. Thanks for putting your years of experience into these videos for all to learn from

[@ricos4700]

SDR-35 is the way to go. That downspout adapter fits on sdr. Strong and easy to work with. Thanks for the info.

[@andrewbos8837]

Love guys who know their stuff and are willing to share their knowledge! He’s super and deserves much thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Una2Cold]

Facts! Dude is awesome! We need more people like him in the world. You must share what you’ve learned, so the next person can too. That’s how things should be

[@shannongorges468]

"...The secret is you have to cut clean through the pipe" After all these years I never thought to cut all the way through the pipe!! Brilliant!!

[@FreddysHamster]

And a reciprocating saw bounces when you aren't holding it down. Who'd have thought 🤔😅

[@saeed7099]

Reading comprehension/listening issue. Pretty sure he means to cut clean through Pipe after you've begun your cut. Ie - no stopping

[@brianw13]

Thanks for posting this video! Was debating between SDR 35 and schedule 40 because I have to run it under a new driveway pour as well. I was worried it would crush under a driveway.

[@sku32956]

The main draw back with PVC sch. 40 is price ,little harder to work with if you have the correct tools you can eliminate a lot of that, it will out last the big box corrugated pipe .Some jobs with out a doubt must use PVC sch. 40 .If sch 40 has root issues big box corrugated pipe will be twice as bad .

[@daveray6335]

It is also worth noting that if the fall is correct on schedule 40, hardly any water will remain in it for roots to seek. Corrugated will ALWAYS retain water...what the roots want. For some reason, Chuck never mentions this.

[@KevinBenecke]

Exactly.

[@ErcanALTINEL]

Which one is first gonna freeze & crack @ temps below zero?

[@mpers]

@@ErcanALTINEL corrugated actually. PVC only fails when it’s fully filled with water and the must freezes while at capacity.

[@crashland5711]

@@daveray6335 think he is trying to justify what he has been using for years.

[@ml9633]

Thank you for this video. Stopped me from doing a big mistake... Cheers Maurice :)

[@northjerseykevin3915]

I’ve finally found a guy to do my exterior FD. It’s too deep for me to dig. Roughly 6’ and it’s a long run. Anyway he wants to use the EZ pre wrapped corrugated. I was hoping to use a high quality corrugated and do a burrito wrap but being to hole is so deep I don’t think he wants to be doing the extra work and I do like the idea of cost savings. Do you think the EZ pre wrapped will be ok down that deep ? I only want to do this project once and I have a lot of water. I appreciate you feedback

[@andyl2221]

You are my go to source for small drains , I just bid my first one in a long time since I got back in the business.

[@JaKe-bd2fq]

What depth would you suggest to start digging under a driveway that will have about a 150 foot run for an underground drain ? I have a great run off to a ravine to discharge the water.

[@raekc4839]

I'm so glad I watched this! Getting the 35 and taking back other stuff!

[@oceans281]

SDR 35 is what we run under our driveway, works great!

[@lexluther8370]

I buy pipe to move water. Could you set up 10' of each pipe on the same slope, and pour a gallon of water through each measuring what comes out the other end?

[@tingsmackingtongboxtoosh8955]

Interesting and good video. Have to say, I worked in a pipe factory here in Australia and we made corrugated PVC pipe.

[@also5612]

Is pvc 40 good for a area with no trees, and just common foot traffic by the patio.

[@confidentlocal8600]

I have a long pipe done with SDR-26 gasketed pipe that I had installed for a surface drain. It's similar to SDR-35 but has gasketed fittings that do not require glue. My installer got it from a waterworks supply house, not HD or Lowes.

[@reallyMello]

For the thin wall PVC 4" sewer and drain pipe lowes had it in white and green. What is the purpose of one vs the other?

[@MagnumVideos]

One more question: When I core aerate this spring, will the aerator punch holes in the PVC pipe?

[@HumbleWarrior7]

As someone who used to do aerating for a landscape company, I’ll say the plugs are usually 2-3” long. If your pipe is a safe distance deeper it shouldn’t be a problem. Walk and tow aerators are usually significantly lighter and shallower than ride ons which sometimes use a hydraulic press. However the ride ons are able to pull better plugs in tough soil.

[@jrm163]

Good information Chuck! One question, at 0:43 it shows the PVC pipe is schedule 40, but I also see “DWV”. Is that pipe a regular schedule 40 or a DWV type? I’m a little confused. Thanks!

[@aarong2387]

Can 3” abs be used? The 1/4 wall stuff? I have some extra lengths.. seems like it would be good.

[@ryanvanderpol7962]

Another good one Chuck, jealous of that sweet hack saw!

[@googlinstuff8910]

You are awesome, dude. thanks for saving me a ton of money! This makes a whole ton of sense!

[@runforrestrun1965]

As I understand it, for hooking up to house or garage downpipes where you need water taken away from roofs quickly then smooth pvc pipe to roadway is the way to go. But if you have boggy areas in your back lawn, a French drain with corrugated slit pipes works well. Ensure the corrugated pipe has a sock over it and good clean stones to let surface water sink through the stones, into the slits and sock into the pipe. Great for long slower drainage to enable lawn to dry. Ensure no clay soil on top of the stones as this will simply block any water from entering the pipe to drain away and will just sit on top.

[@heather4230]

Thank you! So Sch 40 PVC is not great for rainwater collection, got it! But is Sch 40 PVC good at ground water drainage such as in a footer drain system?

[@MagnumVideos]

Love your videos Chuck. You are the best on KZbin. I wish you were in KC so I could have to fix this mess the other contractor put in.

[@philr3630]

TY. This was titled French Drain which assumes it captures ground water coming up. These have no holes. Are we supposed to put holes into the bottoms of the blue pipe? How far apart and what size?

[@appledrains]

Please see more of our videos. We have hundreds that answer your inquiry 🧐

[@yukonpeteneff]

Since the corrugated pipe doesn’t need coupling and elbows or other fittings, does that mean roots won’t get into it? From what you mentioned about the rigid pipes having roots get into the joints of these systems, does eliminating the joints with corrugated pipe also eliminate the roots issues?

[@JSLEnterprises]

roots have the easiest time getting into that water and debris retaining garbage.

[@joeshmoe7789]

Corrugated pipe has T's, Y's, etc that are loosely connected and therefore are subject to leaks or roots. Schedule 40 joints are welded with cement and don't leak as stated here. They're the same joints the inside walls of most houses. How often do drainage pipes leak inside the walls of houses? It's the strongest vs future large tree roots. You can seal other pipes if you need to. Corrugated needs to be checked every 6" for fall in and bellies when small amounts of fall are all that's available. It also always has standing water inside it, even with plenty of fall. Straight pipe doesn't retain water.

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

Corrugated pipe retain dirt n water. Can have small crack that is penetrated by roots . Also corrugated coupling , Y and T are loosely fitted . Root would get in corrugated like in no time

[@mgbroussard]

DWV to S&D adapters are available. I like the SDR 35, used the perf in my wastewater drainfield

[@blackhorse2947]

Always great information and demonstration…….. Thanks Chuck from Oklahoma

[@davidcavins9001]

I have a Covert running under the road to my yard so I’m planning on running 6” tile to the creek 250 An I have A gravel driveway was planning on using 6” pvc under the driveway witch is about 30’ wide An I’m trying to see what would be best I have some heavy equipment coming in sometimes to dump wood chips or 16’ trailer of wood thanks in advance for any help on this

[@prettygirlus9008]

At 14:37: everything should connect to the downspout drain. I don't think a french drain (or footer tile) should connect to a downspout drain. I've read elsewhere that if the french drain is connected to the downspout drain, and if a torrential rain causes the downspout drain to backup, then the excess water will backup into the french drain. I installed three downspout drains, each with its own line to the street and separate from the french drain (actually footer tile). I have six lines discharging to the street - three downspout drains, one sump pump discharge handling two 20-foot lengths of footer tile, one channel drain, and a 20-foot gravity-to-daylight footer tile. I used three runs of 20-foot easy flow for the footer tiles, and six pieces of 30-foot corrugated pipe for each discharge to the street, each terminating into its own catch basin at the curb.

[@frankm2588]

I agree. Also, if the rain is so torrential that the downspouts are filling that discharge with a lot of water, it will create back pressure for the sump pump, especially if the street is flooded, forcing it work harder to push against that water, and maybe fail to empty the sump.

[@jkevin1569]

No need for a separate pipes. Just run the 6 inch main line connected to each downspout drains but do keep the French in a separate run

[@prettygirlus9008]

@@jkevin1569 Yes, that would work. I used 4-inch diameter pipe for the 3 downspout drains to the street. But, like you said, joining the 3 downspout drains to one 6-inch diameter pipe to the street would have saved me some trenching.

[@joeshmoe7789]

Expecting monsoons?

[@jimpeel]

From the sound of the cut on your hacksaw, it sounds like you installed the blade backward and you're cutting on the backstroke instead of the forward stroke.

[@blackpine6693]

My experience corrugated clogs easily..........

[@confidentlocal8600]

What's best for inside a crawlspace? I have a tall crawlspace (with some standing room) where I've already trenched around the perimeter. Most of the trench is only 6" deep, but in one place the pipe will be buried under about 18 inches of gravel along the footing. Corrugated will be easier to maneuver in the space, but will it hold up to 18" of gravel? I also have two pits that I'd like to connect to each other with a pipe that will run through the middle of the floor, where it will be walked on, with about 2 inches of gravel cover. Will corrugated hold up there?

[@frogmanpipes9561]

What's your opinion on duel wall smooth corrugated? For tying in downspouts? Also, to deal eith the s-40. Why not tape the seams?

[@WillH-yq9ym]

Very informative videos. I am in need of a little advice. I need to install a downspout runoff drain 65 ft long. due to ground slope etc I will have the top of the 4 inch pipe only 5 inches below ground. We drive and park our cars in the grass. Am I asking for trouble? What pipe would you use? Should I dig the trench as narrow as possible? Thanx

[@georgesaraamonette1782]

Which down spout adapter do you recommend: centered or offset? Centered you can slide it up and down on the down spout if necessary. Thanks for advice

[@kevinlsims7330]

The Problem I Have With The Thin Wall Pipe Is The Cost Of The Fittings! They Cost As Much As twice What I Get The Schedule 40 Ones For! That May Just Be Our Suppliers Here In North Alabama But The Cost Is Prohibitive!

[@davehastings9485]

Love watching your videos,learn a lot from them

[@adstaton8461]

If you don't bury schedule 40 pipe the first time, you will the second.

[@bmfitzgerald3]

I take it you have had good success with schedule 40, and less so with other types of pipe? Trying to decide which one to use and your comment is in direct contrast with Chuck's recommendation. I like the beefiness of SCH 40, personally, but just curious to learn more of your experience.

[@johnmattu7262]

@@bmfitzgerald3 I'm a union plumber and on ALL of my personal projects I only use sch 40 and yes you can get sch 40 downspout adapters along with ANY other type of fitting. On commercial job sites I've used all the types of pipe mentioned, I install what the print calls for. I've also replaced all the other types of pipe due to excessive ditch depth and moving loads crushing these pipes, never sch 40. I believe he described exactly why he choses not to use sch 40 pipe, it's a bitch standing on your head in a 30" ditch full of slop trying to cut the heavy pipe to make a connection. The ONLY downfall to using sch 40 underground is cost, but like they say... buy once cry once.

[@sawbilly2]

I have seen corrugated and schedule 20 destroyed in foundation french drains and runoff drainage. Never seen any damage to schedule 40.

[@appledrains]

We have videos showing Scheduled 40 full of roots.. cracked and broken, but the concept of this video is there are better pipe for Rainwater Drainage Thanks for your comment

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

If properly installed thin wall same a septic tank system uses . I’ve never seen schedule 40 pre drilled for french drainage

[@brianw13]

When using the sdr 35 pipe, does the trench need to be backfilled with small stone or can you fill the trench with the same dirt you dug out?

[@chelysgarage1457]

I'm getting a paver job done and the original drainage pipes were under the slab, the guy tells me that I don't need it. he said he will put an 8ft gravel base and then a 4" qp base and run 4" drain pipe to the sump pump. He states that should be enough. The area of the pavers is problem 20 x 20. with the back yard on a hill where water runs toward the house. what should i do?

[@asuyat]

Where does my water flow if my home is downhill about 10ft below street level and 60ft from street. Below my home is a golf course and I can see what looks like storm drain circle cover about 30inch In diameter at the bottom of the hill. Am I supposed to tie into that drain? How?

[@kirkoneill1387]

You'd think the corrugated pipe and the thinwall PVC would snap like a twig or at least crush by how flimsy it "looks". I've actually stomped corrugated. It is strong.

[@timriggs3998]

If I have good drainage, can I use a pop up emitter at the end since I have no where to run pipe?

[@efman2k3]

Great video. What would you use if it was being placed in a front yard where vehicles will drive over it? Thanks

[@ffemtp830]

13:19 he covers it. Says SDR 35

[@angelf9800]

Do 4 inch end caps fit all of those

[@Chainyanker007]

Depends upon traffic if any, temperature range, number of bends, soil type, amount of rainfall, amount and type of vegetation.

[@1ronhall]

Chuck, I learn so much from you …. I can’t thank you enough!!

[@genemoorman3065]

I am in the process of hiring a company to do a french drain aroiund a concrete patio/ walkway area due to water entering my home through a back door at ground level. The backyard property slopes towards the house and when we get torrential rains water can and has come into the house. I am wanting a french drain installed with no dirt on top to maximize the removal of water faster. What should I look for the company to recommend to use as far as materials.

[@gehasafras]

Do you recommend the SDR-35 under driveways instead of 4" sched 40 PVC? Seems like the Sched 40 would withstand a truck on the driveway better?

[@bmcgarvischool6982]

Would a good qualifying factor to use the corrugated pipe be that there are zero trees in the area you are putting it? And is it okay to tie existing systems into it that are with SDR35?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Go with green sewer pipe. It will hold up a lot longer. Corrugated pipe from big box stores is no good. Sediment and dirt slowly build up in those pipes over time causing the entire system to fail.

[@Chainyanker007]

@@StormWaterDrainageSolutions - Could put a Y at the downspout with a cap to allow cleanout with a garden hose, if not too many bends and not too long.

[@BourneAccident]

I got an excavator and made a 100' run of 4" corrugated black pipe that I bought at Home Depot. It worked perfectly for two whole years. Then I had to dig it up because it was clogged and couldn't be snaked. So for the last few years there is a 100' open trench that carries water, but I have it staked off so no one breaks their leg falling into it. So, I have about a dozen lengths of heavy schedule 8" pipe to replace it. As soon as it warms up, I will install that pipe and be done with it.

[@Doomzdayxx]

He's right about getting roots. ANY pipe that is glued together and especially corrugated pipe will get roots. I have heard of some using silicone to fix the issue but I'm not sure if that works so I cannot speak on that.

[@zinc470]

I'm at loss about how to install a French drain now, if I need to drill holes for water runoff, but need to seal the pipes to mitigate root infiltration

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

I have the same hacaksaw, its 40+years old

[@johnt96]

Should I use 3" or 4" corrugated pipe for my French Drain? Does it make a difference?

[@joeshmoe7789]

Depends on the situation, all properties are different.

[@Jiangster]

Can I connect my downspout drain into my french drain?

[@markportercrs]

What about PVC 2729 sewer pipe?

[@felixyusupov7299]

I've seen that thin wall PVC material crack. Maybe because of setting or ground shifting. How can roots get into sch40 PVC if you glue the pipes together? The two piece are fused together. Show us an example of roots getting into glued PVC. That black corrugated material are a bitch to snake out.

[@stevena3333]

Is there anything that could be used instead of gravel? Other than the quick and easy

[@robertnewman4105]

Am I missing something....the pipe is not perforated. So I don't see how SDR35 would be so great as a french drain...being that it's not perforated.

[@danlaur7973]

Why would be sch 40 be any more work? Other than a few more seconds to cut through it because it is thicker? There are more pvc fittings available for sch 40 pvc than NDS pipe

[@joeshmoe7789]

You need to use various fittings to make turns and glue them. You also need to glue couplers to lengthen pipe. Trenches have to be dug almost perfectly straight. Corrugated bends and the few connections you make just snap together.

[@michellejones467]

Should you use perforated or non perforated corrugated pipe for french drain or rainwater drainage next to your house?

[@joeshmoe7789]

Solid for rainwater drainage. Perforated for french drain at least 4' away from the house. You should study and learn more before starting a project.

[@danaprahl1734]

Chuck, I need your expertise. I am redoing my driveway which has a downspout need to the garage which meets at the driveway and walkway. I would like to put a catch basin and pipe it out to the end of the driveway. What products to use? PVC or the black o-Tile pipe. I live near Port Huron Michigan which gets snow, ice freeze thaws freeze again all winter long. What piping I should use how dip to dig it and can I put it next to the new cemented driveway. Thanks in advance for your expertise. Best regards Dana

[@Chimonya]

I wouldn't recommend corrugated with downspouts. The leaves and shingle dust will fill up and block corrugated in just a few years. Roots only get into PVC pipes that are cracked or leak from the fittings. If they aren't leaking they aren't getting root invasion. PVC is also easier to clean but I agree that thin walled PVC is probably sufficient for drainage applications unless there's a driveway or something heavy going over it.

[@MagnumVideos]

We are having our messed up project fixed this week by another contractor. They are using either Schedule 20 or thin wall. I'm not sure which it is or if they are the same thing. Should that material work well for downspout drainage? Thanks Chuck! Also, he put the adapter on the first downspout (2 x 3") and there is some space around the connection. He suggested squirting some of that expandable foam in the top to close it off. Is that appropriate or should I just leave the gap?

[@Jasha333]

There is an adapter to go from sch 40 to the green pipe. If u are worried about heavy traffic like large trucks on a driveway or something schedule 40 is good. Sdr35 is my go to pipe if I can get it. Pickings have been slim at the suppliers around here the last year or so... so iv been using whatever material is availabile... sch40 is also extremely expensive now days

[@ahobimo732]

Why is nobody mentioning ABS? I assume it's prohibited in the building codes?

[@jimmybelue9658]

Chuck, is it ok to use foam core 4" pipe and drill holes for French drain?

[@appledrains]

Sure ! But is costly way. I think better is to buy sections already pre drilled. Foam core is good pipe. Just be sure to point holes down into your gravel

[@kevinlsims7330]

I Use My Skillsaw For Pipes Less Than 3 Inches and My Ryobi Sawsall For Pipe Over 2 inches! It Is So Much Easier Just To Whack It In Two With My $59 Ryobi Battery Powered Tool! I Have Had To Use The Multi Tool To Flush Cut Pipes Also! Love Your Videos But Have Seen These On Your Other Channel!

[@GMan-yv8cb]

Your comment @1:50 reminded me of a sticker my brother (a mechanic) had on his toolbox: "THE REASON I HAVE THE TOOL YOU WANT TO BORROW IS: I DON'T F@$>=+! LEND IT OUT!!" Cool Vid! Thanks!!

[@johnspruit7296]

Rule #1.. Next tool on your " To Purchase List " is the one you have to borrow the most from your lead hand. Rule #2.. NEVER Lend ANY tool to anyone you don't work directly with.

[@sawbilly2]

I have seen roots and damage in all the pipes you are discussing in this video. A french drain under 8 feet of topsoil is a stop gap at best, especially with no method of cleanout. Sediment cloth over time will eventually clog and totally stop the flow of water into any type of pipe. Schedule 40 and SGR-35 are the only pipes you can clean out effectively that i have used, Corrugated pipe almost always in my opinion is the most likely to become distorted and clogged and rendered useless. I have been building and dealing with water problems for 28 years in the mountains of WNC. I still don't think i have the answer on the perfect pipe or best method, to keep a french drain operating at peak efficiency indefinitely.

[@histershellac2842]

well said!

[@elonmust7470]

Boy you'd go out of business in Costal Oregon, where we often get 150" annually

[@jrm163]

Totally agree! Because French drain pipes have holes which allow tree roots find they’re way in.

[@chriss2295]

Fine tooth reciprocating blade is key. Also, there is a setting for smooth cuts

[@hciii7419]

How deep can a drain be? Can the pipe be under 5' depth with rock and fabric over it? Will the drain pipe crush under so deep of a depth?

[@appledrains]

Deep as you want. No it won’t crush

[@hciii7419]

@@appledrains thanks

[@PDXBeach]

So the main reason not to use Sch 40 is the fittings for the downspout? I didn't really get otherwise why not to use it.

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Also price, 40 is over kill.

[@PDXBeach]

@@ironleatherwood1357 Yeah, I get that. It can be expensive and my preference is corrugated because it's easier to work with. I had found a bunch of sch 40 on craigslist for free. A construction/excavation company was liquidating.

[@jkevin1569]

Sch 40 is too rigid its going to collapse under high pressure. Sch 35 withstand much better under high pressure such as driveway

[@PDXBeach]

@@jkevin1569 Thanks. It's in a residential use and it's downspouts to the street. No heavy equipment crossing it (unless you consider me - 220lbs heavy) LOL! In our area, it's very common to use ABS (which is also SCH40) for this purpose.

[@jkevin1569]

In that case there is no harm using sch 40. However, abs fittings are not compatible with sch 40. You are better off with sdr 35 since it's more rigid than single wall sewer pipe yet more flexible than sch 40.

[@jknieves]

I currently have the black corrugated pipe for my downspouts, and I've had a problem with several of the pipes collapsing due to the dirt. I'm looking to replace them with sdr35. Should I use 4 inch pipe or would 3 inch pipe be fine? Or should I use the quick and easy system?

[@Pinkybum]

How deep are you burying them? Also, are you using the real ADS pipe? There are some corrugated pipe out there which is really flimsy and not suitable for burying they are called something like "flex-pipe."

[@joeshmoe7789]

It depends how much water you need to move. How large is the roof? How many roofs into one pipe? Ground drains connected too?

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

Thank you for such an informative video about about PVC pipe and Corrugated🚣‍♂️ Drainage Pipe. Definitely Worth listening to though the whole video. I use the Corigated Drainage Pipe on the backyard fence problem where the rain collected and it works perfectly no more flooding for three back yards, pretty big backyards that looked like a lake. I wish I could show you a picture of it🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️⛵⛵🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️👧

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

Thank you for your comment (👍)👧

[@enriquemendez2392]

Amazing information & great knowledge obtained!! Thank you!

[@barrygrant2907]

When my house was built, the builder put a corrugated gutter drain under the front yard. It failed totally in about 4 years. I dug it all out and installed Sch 40. Twenty-five years later it remains root and clog free. I would not waste a nickel on corrugated piping.

[@SlightReturn666]

Love love love this guy, but I used 500’ of schedule 40 to do my yard, some of which was pre-perforated for use in a French drain, and it wasn’t cheap but with any luck I should never have to think about it again. I was able to find some adapters for my downspouts into sch 40, and that cemented my decision.

[@maplenook]

He suggests Schedule 35 in 10’ sections For drainage pipe

[@nubesock5231]

I need to know what the name of that outro song is. Also thanks for the insight.

[@appledrains]

It’s my original score.

[@synergy90t]

I used duct tape around the PVC connections after gluing them to help slow down root intrusion. Thoughts on this? Waste of time or something to keep doing?

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Waste of time

[@sku32956]

lol lets think ?

[@edithflood631]

I use sch40 for reticulation main lines and have recently used it under a driveway for protecting automatic gate wiring (and any future wiring) as I figured it would withstand heavy vehicles going over repeatedly. I thought about doing just what you said, but frankly, if the fall is correct, shouldn’t be any water to attract roots even if you drill it with lots of holes on the topside as a French drain. (Like the other guy does on KZbin that only uses Sch40.)

[@garyjeffersii6735]

From my experience, duct tape lasts about 5 minutes. When installed underground, I'd guess that number halves. Props for gluing though. That should make a big difference.

[@joeshmoe7789]

I don't think this will make the list for uses for duct tape.

[@eyeport]

can you cut it with a grinder?

[@ragosize]

I live en Honduras and I can only find SDR 64 or SDR 41. Have no idea why SDR 35 is not an option. I'm installing a large french drain on a drive-thru area and need to know which of these pipes would be best.

[@gilbes1139]

SDR 35 pipe is used as a direct replacement for old sewer pipe made of clay. It is probably not available in Honduras because pipe of that specific thickness was never used there. Whatever pipe is used for buried sewer lines outside of a structure in your area is what you want to use.

[@guysteel]

white charlotte sch 40 PVC - 4" comes in solid core AND DWV cellular core ...Two kinds of sch 40... same manufacturer. His sch 40 said DWV right on the pipe and wasn't solid core PVC but was foam core PVC

[@cathyr1192]

One hint using any hand saw-to get a straight cut point your index finger forward and rest on saw. Also you are cutting om the back stroke point blade teeth forward and let the saw weight do the cut with long slower strokes. The saw should cut on the forward stroke only. The recipo saws shoe should always be touch the work

[@Pw6872]

Everyone needs to keep in mind: Corrugated pipe comes in SINGLE WALL and DUAL WALL. Both are flexible to an extent (dual far less so). BUT, dual wall (smooth inner wall) will not crack nor will it collapse like thin, single wall corrugated pipe. HD carries rolls of thin single wall pipe that WILL COLLAPSE under pressure over time. For this reason, though cheap and readily available, use CAUTION when using it. Downspouts will back-up if these get crushed.

[@dstewart7470]

Question: Glad I found your videos. What is the best way to end a pvc drain from a downspout considering we have a shingle/asphalt roof? Should I go from a 10' smooth pvc to a 10' pvc with holes or use smooth all the way to a gravel dry well? Just not sure how to end it and don't see a video on your channel that details how to end a downspout drain.

[@lannysternburg263]

PVC solid to the street. The pvc with holes on bottom of pipe is for French drain.

[@bluearcherx]

use a pop up drain or a catch basin

[@hardtailjefe]

Thanks for all this info.

[@WildwoodSubRailfan]

What, no orangeburg? :)

[@adstaton8461]

Every time I dig up and replace orangeberg, I always say, "I hope that is the last orangeberg pipe I ever see. "

[@ScottyLo]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very helpful