Lowest Spot in the Neighborhood? Can't Mow Your Wet Yard? [ How to Solve Tough Drainage Problems ]

[@chillyfish5676]

Great work as always mate! Wish we could get the same quality materials here in Australia. Would love to see more follow up videos during or after weather events. Keep em coming!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Here's a older video file. We don't build our sump systems like this anymore but it's the exact same design with results. Watch "French Drain Before and After, Watch Drainage System in Action During Michigan Thaw" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyyhHdrpMSbaLc

[@michaelmillsap952]

Hands down, best system, and drainage system educator out there !!!! Keep the videos coming !!!! Thank you

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Thank you for commenting. I appreciate you!

[@matthewmclean9583]

Great videos

[@creativeirrigationlighting941]

Thank you! I learned something new.

[@dric30]

All I can say is I’m sitting in the middle of hurricane Ian here in Florida and i can’t be happier and more prepared with the 209 foot Baughman tile French drain I installed myself over a year ago! Learned everything here on FDM KZbin ..Two 4inch high octane French drains plus a solid gold tapped in all my four gutters plus one neighbors on one side- will post action as long as I make it out alive

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Hope you made it out alive 🙏

[@pasqualz]

It’s been 2 weeks with no update. All ok?

[@dric30]

All was good where I’m located thank you

[@dric30]

Was going to add French drain video but I cannot

[@captainover-tighten6729]

Perfect as usual. Thanks. One of the best channels on the tube! Top shelf

[@bruceandericalee9515]

Yup when can I come volunteer just to learn this shit! I’m somehow recently fascinated with this draining stuff

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

😂

[@osvaldo5998]

can you please make a video about permits and everything thats needed. i also work in oakland county mi

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Every city is different and it changes yearly. I would highly recommend you getting a builders license so you can pull permits. If you tie into a storm drain you most likely need a permit. You can take your builders license class online.

[@dougackerman4182]

Awesome video

[@DIESELbowhunter21]

If you didn’t have a sod cutter, how would you redress the finished drain? Screened top soil and seed over the fabric?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

50% topsoil 50% sand. We call it sandy loam. Put straw on top.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Here are some additional tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWaYeImQfKd4rLM

[@dmvitt]

Would have liked to see this one draining. With a spring there it should run constantly but I do understand you had to do it at the driest time possible.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

This is a job I did 5 years ago. Same French Drain design. Watch "French Drain Before and After, Watch Drainage System in Action During Michigan Thaw" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyyhHdrpMSbaLc

[@davidpritch718]

A natural gas pipeline goes through a stretch of our property, 50 yards wide and 150- 200 yards long. The pipes are a minimum of 4' under the ground. Areas of this property is just like that of this video, I have to put my Muck boots on and weed-whack it because it's too wet for the mower. My tractor can get through it, but it leaves deep ruts. I've been thinking of how I can use a french drain to dry this area, so I can appreciate this video. Also, I'm not through watching the video yet but I hope to see how the guys work the fabric at the intersections. 👍

[@davidpritch718]

Well, you answered the fabric at intersection question. That's how I was doing it, but you always have that nagging thought "Is this right?". But like you always say. "Don't over think it."

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Yes don't over think the fabric. 3 inches overlapping

[@nnaheim.]

How come you use corrogated pipe and not smooth pipe to increse water flow speed?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Watch "PVC vs Corrugated Pipe For The Northern Climate. Which is Better During Freeze Ups and Ice Dams?" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrbfJaDiLGsq9U Watch "PVC Schedule 40 Downspouts, PVC French Drain, PVC Yard Drainage, Is PVC Pipe Better Than Corrugated" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5S3ZJ6QpM2fnrs

[@rossforsyth5]

Three years ago, I found the French drain man and knew very little to nothing about how to install a French drain. I was doing it the old fashioned way with 3-4 inches of washed rock on the bottom then the black perf. pipe with more washed rock then just a layer of landscape fabric with 4inches of soil on top with the gutter dwnspts tied into it. Installed it in my backyard. It never worked. But after about 6 mts of Roberts videos, I dug that junk up and installed it the right way. And after about 2.5 years I started my own drainage business out of my Landscaping business. I'm in the process of transitioning into drainage full-time. I'm actually also working on having a website made for my new drainage business. My hold up is the name of the business. I've narrowed it down to two possibilities. "Foundation Drainage by Design" or "Blue Collar Foundation Drainage" 🤔 what is everyone's thoughts? Mr. Sherwood I would feel Obliged to have your input. I'm in the south btw hence the blue collar idea.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/poLCdomMlq2SiLssi=CQu-05jCMn9Qm9zZ

[@johnrogers1249]

Question, so the perforated pipe, does it move thr water to the exit or does it basically let water drain throughout the length of the pipe?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Drains water to the storm sewer in the front yard.

[@jasonwstone]

What happens in the front yard? Where does the water go in the end?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

This one went out to the front yard where there was a storm drain that we cored and tapped.

[@edwardmyers3244]

what kind of tape is that used to reinforce the connections?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

4 in. x 108 ft. FDM's 200 Year Tape - Extra Sticky & Extra Stretchy - French Drain Systems | Curtain Drains | Macomb, Oakland, Lapeer, St. Clair County frenchdrainman.com/product/4-x-108-fdms-200-year-tape/

[@Wazup4177]

Robert, I have a similar problem. To complicate the issue is I live in the country surrounded by corn fields. I have no ditch or public drainage system to tie into. Where or how do I outlet the discharge....

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

kzbin.info/aero/PLjFCqaZ4v1BUa_jzxnMZGsMEksxwvGfzf&si=et8SBNQXU0tGhknP

[@smoke89001]

How far down should the French drain be in the northern states, Michigan/Ohio area? I was thinking I would need to go about 18-24”

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

No we go 14" a french drain can be in the frost.

[@davesanford1004]

Thanks for the video! Do you guys have any upcoming promotions planned for the online store? Looking at buying a few things in the near future. Thanks!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Right now, the sales are the best.

[@rickie178]

Great video! Thank you for this information. One question, if I do not have access to round one and a half inch round rock, what do you recommend? Should I step up to two inch quarry rock ( gravel)? Thank you!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

1 1/2" crushed WITHOUT fines in it Drains great. 2" starts to feel like your walking on golf balls. Thank you for commenting I hope this helped.

[@rickie178]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you!

[@smoothlandin]

How do you capture running surface water, like during a storm? Currently it's exposed riprap but we want turf. Can we incorporate multiple drains into a system like this?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Watch "How To Build and Install the BEST Yard Drain, French Drain, 2 Great Systems Combined" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36WfGemaJ59bpY

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Random question, interested in offering french drains and buried downspouts to customers with issues that ask. My question is, do you have to have special trade licensing like a plumber to offer exterior drainage solutions? I know it can vary sometimes state to state, but I’m just asking in general.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

I am personally a Licensed Builder and I have my business state license tied to my Builder License.

[@tylerpittmon7936]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN okay, so in other words you don’t have to have an actual plumbers license? I’m a licensed landscape contractor. Just didn’t know if I needed to take on any extra certifications before I actually offer the service. I always like to do a little research before I take something on.