Quality gutters are critical to a functioning drainage system

[@jimanderson4495]

I always like the trips back during rain.

[@GCFD]

Me too! I get a kick out of solving these problems in a creative and imaginative way and I love that first rain when I get to text the homeowner and see how things are working.

[@dcwshoreline5416]

Me aswell! Shawn gets the job done right with his crew!

[@charlesviner1565]

I agree 👍

[@JoshMiller3]

I watch these for the follow up at the end.

[@TSBOFRLM]

Me too. They don’t make many like like him anymore unfortunately. He’s a rare breed.

[@norcaltrav]

I like seeing the system actively draining after the install, a lot people don’t show that part.

[@GCFD]

It's my favorite part!

[@stephenbrian4591]

Instablaster.

[@mattc5791]

I'm from the IT world, and my job can be very complex, but I enjoy seeing ANY problem solved by using a thoughtful, analytical approach... Shawn, your are clearly a professional who takes pride in his work, and solves some pretty nasty issues with 'smarts', very hard-work and what looks like a great crew. Everyone should aspire to do a job correctly the first time and to the satisfaction of the client. You do it every time...Congratulations!

[@GCFD]

Thanks for your support Matt! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! - Shawn

[@gregsettle9725]

Yes, being from IT myself I concur that these videos are a pleasure to watch!

[@slip0n0fall]

Best part of your videos it the follow-ups. I'm always amazed at how much water you get under control - great to see it in action.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! My customers say they are mesmerized by the outfalls during the rain and they look forward to rain again.

[@abhizylo]

This channel along with post10... Makes em feel good. Always admire water flowing into gutters when it rains... Living in hilly areas in an urban setting but still like to see water going into drains .... Oddly satisfying.

[@GCFD]

I'm glad you're enjoying the channel! Thank you for watching! - Shawn

[@charlesviner1565]

I did waterproofing for 20 years and I like watching someone else do the same thing. Thanks and like 👍

[@GCFD]

Thanks for watching and commenting Charles! - Shawn

[@michaelroth3471]

Love that you get back to check the effectiveness of your work, well done sir!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! It's my favorite part!

[@gregsettle9725]

I learn something from every one of these videos I watch on this channel! Well done!

[@GCFD]

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the channel!

[@robert5]

Just bought a house that has this drive way drain issue. It was called out by my home inspector so I put in a credit request to fix it and the seller agreed. I'll be putting in mine all the way across in front of the garage and also putting in a heat cable to unfreeze it in winter when it goes into freeze thaw mode and fills up with ice. Showing this video to my wife so she understands.

[@GCFD]

I hope she likes the video!

[@politic17]

As always, great job. PS: 10 months to post a video?!!, you are a very rare person on this earth, and I thank God that there are still people like you giving us so much hope and LOVE.

[@GCFD]

👍

[@seanobrien7751]

i just finished my awesome new drainage system around my entire house thanks so much for all the knowledge! BTW as you see I'm still watching your vids LOL!

[@ianwright6502]

I always feel like it's a shame your piping has to be buried. It's like artwork the way you and your crew fit that all together.

[@GCFD]

haha at least it can live on via youtube! And we know that pipe is working tirelessly moving water.

[@tnt666tnt]

hahah I agree with you ian

[@chrisurwin9310]

Looks better buried. Pipes above ground looks fugly...tripping all over the place too. Wish the neighbour put in a little cash in to have a french drain on the property line.

[@timlewis5096]

really enjoy your solutions. Giving me plenty of ideas. I've learnt enough to become dangerous. Good thing I'm on first name basis with my plumber / landscaper You and yours, keep happy, healthy and coming up with innovative solutions

[@GCFD]

Thank you Tim! Thanks for watching - Shawn

[@Slugbunny]

Surprised by the lack of drainage on many lots. Looks like all the trouble spots got taken care of, nice work with what was available!

[@revtmyers1]

I've noticed a few times how there's soil on some of the videos all the way up to the brick. I'm assuming that they must do it differently in that area because usually there are weep holes at the base course to allow moisture to flow out from behind the brick as well as air to flow in and help dry it out.

[@GCFD]

The weep holes are usually on the interior so that bugs don't clog them up.

[@brucehobbs1734]

Love this format!

[@Stratos53100]

Finally watching this one, That is a Huge amount of water going into that Basin. The customer could also use a Pavement spray cleaning to clean up those bricks on the back

[@GCFD]

👍

[@chihweihuang3451]

Yesterday I was asking what would you do to replace pop-up and you mentioned to use riprap. This video just shows me an example on your riprap work. Thank you !

[@GCFD]

Haha I was thinking about that! It's important to keep the pipe unimpeded so the debris blows out of it.

[@paradise5793]

Hi guys. You and your crew do great work. I’m a landscaper for 35 years and have done many drainage jobs like you and I have found using a rubber mallet works good to tap the fittings into the pipe well once you put glue on. Just my 2 cents:😀

[@GCFD]

Good Idea! Thanks for watching, - Shawn

[@rickjames6948]

Another thing I would do. Paint the new guttering to MATCH the brick. You have white down spouts going down the siding, color matches there. Then then down spout goes over the red brick. No color match there. It will allow the down spouts to blend in and not be such an eye sore. That fresh virgin white on top of that red brick color LOL. As usual, another top quality job by GCFD.

[@JosephQPublic]

Eh, not when the windows are also white. Not everything has to be color matched.

[@GCFD]

The homeowners sometimes paint the piping to match the house or trim. Great comment.

[@xavierhenriques1116]

Yes! New GCF post! Thank you, Shawn Great work, per usual

[@GCFD]

Thank you! Thanks for watching Xavier!

[@falfield]

Good advice re gutter capacity. I also like very much the follow-ups after rain. But there is a puzzle: at 18:00 your 4in pipe (which is delivering the sum of the channel drain and 2 downpipes) is just a trickle, and less volume than we just saw going into the channel drain. So where has the balance gone - is there a leak higher which is contributing to the huge surface water flow?

[@GCFD]

No that was the flow coming out of the system. Keep in mind that small amount of water with that much fall is moving very fast. So it's more a measure of speed than volume. We didn't have any pipe higher up either.

[@falfield]

@@GCFD Thanks for the clarification - I get it: twice the flow rate needs half the cross-sectional area. I suppose the thing that surprises me most (I'm from England, and so unused to your local weather/soil conditions) is the huge flows of surface water you seem to get on many of your job-sites after what appears to be pretty modest and non-cataclysmic rainfall. Of course I may have misapprehended, but if not, it must mean impervious surface soils are pretty widespread where you are. Which is great for your business, of course. And continuing high surface runoff will further wash out nutrients and further impoverish topsoil that wasn't great to start with. Do you ever recommend saw-tooth trenching around the contours to enhance soaking-in of surface water? It's commonly used on cultivated hillsides to conserve both topsoil and irrigation water in Mediterranean countries.

[@galady8632]

Well done indeed!

[@timgarner6768]

Where you put the outfall would be a perfect location for a rain garden!

[@GCFD]

Oh yes!

[@tuomasholo]

I'm very surprised the neighbor doesn't mind the drain and deck water emptying in his yard.

[@GCFD]

That water flows to the street and doesn’t cause any issues, fortunately!

[@robertgregory2618]

Just a thought. Wouldn't it be better to cut exactly to channel size and then caulk with special water proof flexible caulking to make water tight access to the grill. It seems the way it is now water is mostly falling into the crack between the concrete and the channel. I see some coming in but mostly at one point in the section. Another way would to be to leave a 1/2 inch on each side and then put in a special concrete caulking to hold everything tight and water proof. IMHO...Love your coming back to show results. Nobody else does much of that...

[@GCFD]

Hey Robert I think that would work too. You'd have to have one heck of an accurate saw to cut that close. I'm not that good so I'm stuck stuffing concrete into it. Keep in mind that crack doesn't go all the way through the concrete so it eventually fills in and water skips over it. Great comment!

[@Mark.Watson]

Good that they took down the tree so it won't clog up the new gutters.

[@GCFD]

Haha I was wondering if anyone would notice! Ug, it took me so long to get back out there....

[@mshilko]

Wish you guys were in Kansas City! I need some work done.

[@GCFD]

👍

[@hj8607]

If you have ever lived in the gutter you know quality is an unexpected luxury.

[@steventhury8366]

You should have cut a wider trench for the floor drain. The channel drain also needs concrete support underneath it

[@GCFD]

Yet it's holding up just fine.

[@robl.9758]

So happy to see your channel grow! (I was one of your first 100 subscribers....yeah, I'm bragging) Your editing skill is definitely improving and the time and effort you are putting into your videos shows. Keep up the good work, and let me know if you ever open a location in Knoxville, I'll be your first customer.

[@GCFD]

Hey Rob! Feel free to brag! I appreciate your support! I've been enjoying prioritizing the video production more when on the job and after. I'm glad to hear I'm improving.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I was admiring the Tulip poplar at @15:46, but noted it was too close to the house. Now @20:15 it's gone. RIP Tulip Tree

[@GCFD]

LOL I was wondering if anyone would notice that! I didn't notice while I was on site but did when making the video.

[@jjime1175]

If that sump pump line needs to discharge into that drain line it will cause a back up if there is water flowing in the drain line, it’s like a freeway if on ramps just dumped traffic into the main flow it will cause a back up and accidents that why freeways have long on ramps to blend the flow of traffic and drain lines need the same flow to not create resistance for other lines that drop into the main line.

[@GCFD]

We haven't seen that happening. I suspect the 4" line is more than enough to accommodate the discharge.

[@david-breitenfeld]

also the sump pump causes a lot of pressure to force the water out at a high fast pace.

[@david-breitenfeld]

@@GCFD I would suggest using a 4 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. PVC DWV 45-Degree All Hub Wye instead of a 90, as i would use the force of the sump pump high water pressure force to help clean out the 4" main line. It is like having a small pressure "washer" for that long run.

[@edttt4491]

It's crazy seeing how much water there is in a yard

[@GCFD]

I thought so too. Who would have guessed it?

[@rickjames6948]

What's with the hay drop after you back fill the trench? Do you add grass seed there? Nice job catching the guttering fail. That needs 4" down spouts and a lot of them LOL.

[@GCFD]

Yes we seed and straw all disturbed soil.

[@joeshmoe7789]

I'm sure you'll be back to run that last leader to the drain. That pipe dumping into the neighbor's yard can become an issue down the road.

[@GCFD]

It's definitely a possibility.

[@williambradford6449]

love your videos. Perhaps I missed it, do you recommend 3" or 4" piping for the in ground exiting of gutter wash?

[@GCFD]

We used only 4" for the increased volume for debris to flow out. 👍

[@Duerke]

Nice work

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@boaz2001]

Amazing!

[@tnt666tnt]

Just rocking with uploads last few days! :) looks great.

[@GCFD]

Yea I need the rain for the after-footage! Usually I have a coupe videos that are ready and waiting for that rain footage.

[@weejohnbb]

@@GCFD just like your audience, ready and waiting for those rain shots.

[@Landofmagic678]

You do such a good job! You're growing quick! just remember i was here before 1k lol

[@GCFD]

I won't forget! Thanks for your support!

[@chucksmith155]

Shawn how far into the ground do you need to run your pipe off the gutters

[@GCFD]

You need to run the outfall to a place where the water is completely gone from the equation.

[@tucobenedicto109]

On the channel drain do you go down 9" or just enough to have some clearnace in the bottom. If you do the 9" do you use pavers as filler. Nice using the mortar! Have you used a 90 degree corner?

[@GCFD]

We use angular gravel under the channel and compact it with a sledge hammer. I try to avoid 90 degree elbows because they restrict the flow more than a smaller angle elbow. Thanks for the comment!

[@tucobenedicto109]

@@GCFD a 90 degree NDS channel.

[@shanesnouffer1977]

Hey buddy, you do really good work from what I can see. You also do a really good before and after shot. My only thing that I can say is when you tap into an existing drainage culvert that after your done working on that catch basin maybe take a broom and a shovel and clean the catch basin out of old mud,dirt,trash, ect. And also what ever mud,dirt,trash,ect that you or your employees knock into the catchbasin. Not a big deal but if your goal is to help standing water flow out and away from your customers house driveway or yard then it defeats the purpose if you leave dirt,mud,trash,ect to eventually clogg up the catch basins. Or pipes. Just a small Critique that's all, I mean no harm and am complimenting your work, you do awesome work and you know what your doing. And alittle bit of dirt or mud probably isn't that big adeal but why leave it to chance when it takes 2 minutes to ensure a very happy customer everytime. Best wishes great job love the content and channel keep it up buddy.

[@GCFD]

👍

[@JosephQPublic]

I don’t see any trash? Maybe some mud, but it’s outside in the elements - there’s bound to be mud and yard debris that flows into these drainage systems if they’re open...

[@marccole8345]

How far does your company travel? Southern Maine?

[@GCFD]

We don't quite make it to ME. Thanks for watching Marc!

[@mattcollins973]

Nice work. Have a project similar but smaller scale to do. Any reason why the black flex pipe can’t be used instead of all PVC?

[@GCFD]

No reason black slinky pipe can't be used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5OwenWZfNGspas But it shouldn't be, in my opinion

[@mattcollins973]

@@GCFD thanks. Well if it’s used there has to be a bed or rock underneath it. If that is used I would imagine it would be fine. Just trying to weigh pros and cons. Thanks again

[@AW-yv9sq]

This would not fly where I am. We have cleanouts or basins at each downspout. Cant run runoff out to property lines. Most of the time we need a rock basin or water garden catch. The concrete finish would get complaints here too. Customers would not want those gutter changes most likely as well. Could step up to larger gutter size and pitch the large section to the right. That channel drain could easily clog because it’s so short in the fall with leaves. All just my observations. It looks like it works but everybody does it different.

[@GCFD]

Thanks for sharing! This system has solved the customer's flooded basement for almost a year now. All the debris flows out of the pipes since they are self-cleaning.

[@truthseekerKJV]

The neighbor doesn't care that they're draining the water onto their property. That will last as long as the neighbor's foundation stays in one piece.

[@GCFD]

Luckily there is a good swale going to the street that keeps the water away from the neighbor's house.

[@VaporheadATC]

Or when the neighbor sells the place and the new owners won't accept it.

[@GCFD]

@@VaporheadATC that’s a possibility for sure

[@toddburnette8417]

What was the cost of this ?

[@sammypollard6460]

It looks like you got the bull by the bxxxs. Just keep doing what you do best.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sammy!

[@dogerman11]

What's the size of pipe you guys use to connect to gutters?

[@GCFD]

We use 4" schedule 40 PVC.

[@craigh8602]

So many foundation and basement water intrusion issues are a result of crappy gutters, improperly placed downspouts, and improperly sloped soil grades at the house. As a former Soil Conservationist and hydrologist I can attest how often it happened in construction even in the 1990s. Unbelievable.

[@GCFD]

Thanks for commenting Craig! I try to use good techniques to give water a path of least resistance. I try to use hydrology to my advantage in drainage work.

[@deadthem]

Would you recommend PVC in places with harsh winters, Like New York?

[@GCFD]

I'm not sure. If it's sloped properly it shouldn't hold water, but you might have some heaving going on.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

How do you find the gas line without shoveling into it?

[@GCFD]

We usually did easily and more horizontally than vertically, I'll make sure to show that technique on the next project.

[@frenchapple1458]

Sean: when setting a channel drain in a driveway do you just need to get it level (or to the grade you want) on top of gravel and then pour concrete around it?

[@GCFD]

Yes, You want it falling slightly and on a bed of gravel. Check my other channel drain videos for more info. Here's one to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLUZaCsd7CmgZI We stake the channel drain down with rebar or 12" stakes and then concrete around it with high strength concrete. We make sure our pipe leaving the channel is falling at a full bubble to take whatever it collects away.

[@frenchapple1458]

@@GCFD thanks I want to install one in my driveway and I’m nervous. I’ll check out the video.

[@danlux4954]

What about tripping hazard?

[@BrianB14471]

@@danlux4954 it's flush on top. It's Not a tripping hazard.

[@sku32956]

Maybe put a clean out at each gutter leaves and shit will get in the line , the huge tree next to the house is your main issue need to cut back, the gutters are getting blocked by leaves over flowing at the down spouts ,put the owner on a regular gutter cleaning not twice a year but 6 maybe less /more .

[@GCFD]

Yes having the gutters work correctly is a huge part of these systems. My gutter guy always installs gutter guard to help keep the debris out but regular cleaning is critical as well! I use two leaf blowers to clean the gutters. Takes maybe 5 minutes up on the roof.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Is calling 811 free? Or do they charge a fee to come out and mark the lines?

[@GCFD]

811 is absolutely fantastic. It's free and they cover you. Often, the cable company doesn't bother marking and we cut those lines. They come out and fix for free since we called 811. I hit a gas line that wasn't marked and the gas people came out and fixed it for free (we helped) because he didn't mark it. We call on every project to protect the homeowner and to protect ourselves.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@GCFD Any risk of a gas line exploding if you hit it?

[@evilevictorhd2863]

just came across you videos and i like them keep them coming +1 sub

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@Raffaelo08]

What is the cost for a job ?

[@steverusie6986]

Thumbs up as always! Do you have someone who checks for drainage easements before you start the project?

[@GCFD]

No worried about easements here in NC. We're just redirecting rain water that's falling under gravity.

[@travlangley1]

You using a clear glue? Had me thinking you guys are only using primer and no glue

[@travlangley1]

Also, you can’t put San tees in the ground like that...use a wye instead

[@GCFD]

We turned the sanitary tee into a combo wye with a street 45. Is what you're talking about?

[@JSLEnterprises]

Why not keep it clean and not fracture the drainage basin and use a coring diamond bit?

[@GCFD]

Because there was already a pipe in there so it wasn't too bad. We core into strong concrete.

[@deanneaverth1377]

that pipe going into the basin should have a flap gate on it so critters dont make a home in there.

[@GCFD]

I don't do that because I want debris to fall unrestricted from the pipe. The bright white and smooth inside of the pipe is unattractive to critters. Great comment Dean.

[@MRM5J]

Do you work in Charlotte

[@GCFD]

No we don't travel that far out!

[@g.p.3844]

10:45 Those aren´t quality gutters, try aco powerdrain channel drains, they have iron gutters that will last 40+ years and don´t have to be screwed in.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Good gosh that lady is anoying... DIY'ed this very job myself this summer. I put channel drain along the patio and two downspout drains all collecting and going to a sump that I installed. I did that along with 48 foot long French drain. The downspout and channel drain pipe run in the same ditch as French drain but are isolated. The two 4" pipes (French and drain) daylight in basin. A lot of work but worth it. Yard dries out quickly after heavy rain and does not get soft. I am dumping onto neighbors property between homes in area he does not use. I plan on extending the pipe about 90 ft to street later.

[@GCFD]

That's my lady. She's having a good time on the job.

[@johnwaynebrooks]

all those big tools and you didnt bury the downspout on the one corner? everything else looked good tho.

[@GCFD]

Our fall determines if we bury stuff or leave it high to achieve fall.

[@johnwaynebrooks]

@@GCFD I figured, I love how you guys core through the curb and bring pipe through. It's a beautiful detail and I wish I could do that in my local ordinance.

[@CristianGonzalez-zn9hk]

Me and you together we can work in peace✌️

[@GCFD]

That's Miguel. I wish I had him on more jobs but he mainly works for the concrete guy.

[@PuKoh]

still seems too short

[@travisteeter5072]

Imagine if the actually clean up their leaves...

[@GCFD]

👍

[@ShadowLancer128]

That guy's gonna need an actual water pump for his drainage because his yard doesn't really grade like it should for a proper French drain.

[@GCFD]

We didn't install a FD with this system.

[@icutepanda999i]

Poor ants

[@GCFD]

They flew that day.

[@icutepanda999i]

@@GCFD 😂😂😂

[@cybertroy2]

That lady is rocking some big beautiful calves

[@GCFD]

I know!

[@aaronclark1599]

Poor neighbors.. 😂😅

[@GCFD]

👍

[@Brian-dw8zg]

Can't believe you are dumping on neighbors property...I'm sure you had to think on that one for a while...hopefully legal papers are signed in case they have a change of mind.

[@GCFD]

No, great neighbors are not that uncommon. The water flows well to the street so no problems.

[@MrSouthwestplumber]

core drill duh....

[@GCFD]

We go back and forth If there's already a hole we often times hammer it. Plus chisels are a lot cheapter than 4.5" core bits.

[@bigjock7691]

I watched lots and thought you did good till i seen that.sad sad sad

[@GCFD]

Until you saw what?

[@anoopster]

Not cool dumping your water into your neighbor's yard. You should have convinced the homeowners to do the right thing.

[@anoopster]

The neighbor tomorrow can choose to build a wall or berm on that side and all that water will end up in that brick area and dump back into their basement.

[@GCFD]

Thank goodness for great neighbors.

[@thomasheller1526]

A bit surprised you were ok dumping water on the neighbor. Not a real solution.

[@georgemaze7926]

All that free water going to waste not hervst not even a drop. ...shame.

[@GCFD]

We get over 50" of rainfall here. It does end up in reservoirs for drinking water, or out to sea at the coast.

[@JosephQPublic]

Good thing there’s a water cycle. No water ever goes to waste.

[@MikeZMonroe]

I’ll assume the woman in this video sticking out her tongue as a fifth grader on the playground is a relative. Got to say you guys do a great job but immature antics takes away from the serious hard work. In my opinion.....

[@GCFD]

Hey Mike - She's not a relative. She's a worker who is engaging in immature antics because she's happy and enjoying herself on the job. We all have a great time with these projects and enjoy the work. We take the work very seriously, but don't take ourselves too seriously. 👍

[@edcannon6392]

Who is the red haired woman? Some ones wife? Thanks