No,No!! You did it all Wrong!!

[@ckm-mkc]

I don't think you need to justify yourself....

[@cjhelo5730]

I agree

[@jerryuffelman2986]

Me too!

[@stuartofJax]

I agree. Additionally I agree with the way you constructed the drain and the materials you used

[@janwillemweeda1952]

You have done an Awesome job. You should not have any issues with that drain for a while. Don't let the grumpies get to you.

[@billsargent3407]

And don't take the time to justify your thoughts and actions. None of your viewers have a dime invested. I enjoy your videos. If you don't do what I think I'd do in a certain situation? Oh well.... When a comment comes in, consider it and examine like a new tool.. You have it but don't necessarily have to use it...

[@jimgrady7458]

6:42 "The wife was down here working with me, tensions were high..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevezwemer1262]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bmacd2112]

Which is why I no longer have a wife!!!

[@cut--]

I texted about that lol.. but i don't think it needs a response.. I maybe drop the gravel out of the bucket - maybe- showin off a bit :) I worked with operator in my teens who enjoyed showing off his skills with a back hoe.. I was down in a pit for a while and he driving the back near my boot while I was moving the dirt around with shovel.. I was like 15 yo ! Finally he dropped the the back right down on my boot/foot in the negative part of the hoe ! inch or two to either side I would last my foot.. HOP YOU ALL WORKED IT OUT ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@timothytucker2804]

It dont matter what people say you did a great job 👍👍

[@keithcronk7980]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@surveywaters]

Keyboard warriors. Most criticism comes from folks with clean nails and soft hands who think they're too smart to actually do that sort of work, but they understand it entirely. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeaLubber]

Amen to that!

[@orbitalair2103]

This. people who have done it appreciate the effort he put in it all. I thank my granddad and dad for making be do stuff like this as a kid, I learned a lot. Carry on sir !

[@Bret4207]

'...clean nails and soft hands..." I'm stealing that one friend! That's a classic!

[@nicholaskyroglou3021]

AMEN

[@shark64]

I watch most of your videos. What I admire about your work is that no old piece of junk is beyond repair (one Ford Ranger being the exception) any your persistence and common sense approach to everything. Keep on trucking.

[@richardmiller5238]

I personally don't think you have to justify your work. You are thorough and do good work, so keep doing what you do and we all will still watch. Lots of arm chair QB's in this world, I know because I am on college football Saturday's! :-)

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

41 internet 'experts' disliked this video because they don't like being told they were wrong and/or arrogant.

[@user-eg9ov1zl9p]

Some years ago after a huge Nor’easter eroded our beach on Cape Cod Bay, I organized a repair under approvals of Town Conservation Board, EPA and Army Engineers. We built a 27’ rock revetment with large pieces of granite averaging 5-7 tons each from a quarry in Quincy. Before any rock was placed, a permeable sheet as you described was first set down to allow waves that got that far to filter back and not erode the wall. Same stuff you used for same reason. That wall has held through subsequent storms with only minor repairs necessary. Enjoy all of your videos, you are an accomplished man with many skills. Unusually bright guy.

[@bgorbeene58]

People are completely cluless....I have been in the trades all my life and I watched you do everything right. Do not let the armchair QB's tell you anything different. Its looks great from my house !!

[@GaryD35205]

One of the reasons I enjoy Diesel Creek is seeing different ways to do things. I would pit Matt's experience against keyboard giants ANY day.

[@lisaaab]

“Keyboard Giants”. I like that one!

[@jamesfirth7795]

I'd let a wild monkey loose with the equipment and trust it to do a better job than the keyboard warriors (who lets face it, have never even seen or heard of the products before but somehow they're "experts").

[@seastacker8582]

“Tensions were high”. Being a married man who does a lot of projects with his wife, that was probably a major understatement. 😂 That being said, I like the wife’s helping. It makes them appreciate what we do that much more.

[@TheOwenby11]

Amen , i was just about to leave the same comment!

[@frankdeegan8974]

and yes a big thank you to the wife, all of us do things to help out our spouse, that we my not be comfortable with but still good job

[@FordFanatic337]

I am going to second the "Amen"! So thank you to those who beat me to it. As frustrating as my wife can be on a project, it is always great in the long run. My dad did it for over 50 years before he passed, and I have done it for over 20. I look forward to the next 30! (But it does explain the loss of hair and high blood pressure!)

[@FordFanatic337]

Oh, I forgot to mention... I am an expert on everything! Just as me! 😁

[@aceadman]

However you did it, people would take issue. It’s just their nature. It’s VERY good of you to give these defenses and explanations. Future viewers will benefit from it for sure. Loving your content as usual... “Tensions were high”. Lol. Very nice work Matt. 😊👍👍

[@tectalabyss]

I think you did great. You can't make everyone happy. Has always I Liked,shared. All my very best.

[@olgriz485]

Exactly you don't need the bums. Geez these people need a life. All the people complaining and griping are losers

[@paratyshow]

Your a very patient man and explain yourself very clearly. Always someone will criticize even though you have the experience, give a clear disclaimer and have every right to do things as you feel is best. Don't let the haters/complainers bother you and keep on doing what you do your way, the time you spend producing these interesting and informative videos is not appreciated enough by some people. Thanks Matt!!!!!!!!!!

[@whitaker2107]

I APPRECIATE THIS, look at the comment below, I am a contractor for 30+yrs. there are elbows every where .Keep filming i wish i had that in me when i was younger.

[@marty0715yt]

Dimple Board is super. Protects the waterproofness by stopping pokes in the material. I think you do great work. I want to see that AutoCar(truck) again.

[@btj1844]

Buddy, don't waste your time explaining your installation to those that choose to pick! Screw that, do what you know works and keep moving. Love the channel.

[@diannt9583]

But some of us are just curious. I enjoy learning.

[@VJButler]

I think you did a fine job. Haters are going to hate.

[@jojo1308716]

How about this one, he did what he need to do and probably got the job done better that 90%of the arm chair experts out there. Long story short, he did an excellent job.

[@young11984]

X2 to both comments👍🏻

[@billtopka2584]

Don’t worry about the so called “Internet Experts “. You’re do a fine job. Follow what your experience tells you.👍

[@shaneharrison4775]

Internet experts are they any thing like a microphone cowboy or a telephone tuff guy

[@stephenbraun9951]

You do you brother. I enjoy all your older videos

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Hey Matt, heat will definitely change the property of the tar you were trying to apply. You did it the best job you could at the job site. Common sense goes a long way. You did it right for you.

[@martineberle]

I am pretty certain that the rubber coating needs to be applied with a trowel to make it easy. In Europe we call the filter fabric fleece. The dimples membrane goes against the basement wall with dimples first to create an air pocket and allow water and moisture to escape to the bottom. In the end you did everything right in my eyes.

[@keithcronk7980]

THANK YOU HE SURE DID👍👍👍👍👊👊

[@BRI33NOR]

We sometimes use fleece to protect growing plants, keeps the weeds down and allows the water thru

[@goldshieldenterprises692]

Everybody is a damn expert!! Carry on Sir job well done.

[@SeaLubber]

Matt, this is your channel and we love watching you work. Don't let the trolls drag you down. I enjoy watching your projects - I don't EVER think you are doing instructional videos! Who cares what the naysayers have to say. Keep making great videos the way you want!

[@olgriz485]

Amen

[@clintonroushff7068]

We enjoy the experience. Matt, keep up the good work

[@guyfuller1369]

The comment boards of KZbin channels are a wonderful outlet for the thousands of viewers who do absolutely nothing and know absolutely everything. Love your content. Please keep them coming.

[@EricksonEtc]

Layers of protection is always a good idea. Looks like you've done it right. Good work!

[@jonathanstancil8544]

I've helped install several drains like this using the black pipe you mentioned. It's been a while, but I think we laid the pipe in with the holes up and put plastic sheeting on the side we needed to keep dry. The trench was one foot wide and about 3 feet deep to start, tapering to follow the grade. The trench was filled about 2/3 up with number 4 stone and capped with a fiber membrane sheet and approximately one foot of soil. I've been back to at least 2 of the properties since and those drains still work as intended. After any decent amount of rain you can see water flowing out the open end like it was being poured in at the top. Your work looks good to me, Matt. It may not be exactly the way I've seen it done but anyone with sense and a little knowledge can see that that drain will work just fine. Some people have no other purpose than to be a troll. Stay dirty, my friends.

[@chasestein1889]

I go to a vocational school for heavy equipment I'm in my junior year, we learned the "proper" way to lay drains and how to backfill and compact them and pretty much everything else to do with landscaping and earthmoving, as far as I can tell you did all the steps and all the precautions you took will keep dirt out you did it a little different than how I would have, but it gets the job done and will last for decades,

[@jmcpeck58]

I liked the first video and even though I don't think any explanation was needed, I was happy to hear more about that job

[@KPearce57]

Many roads lead to Rome, you did an excellent job on the foundation drain's, you gotta ignore the keyboard warriors .

[@barrysmith1780]

Mat, no matter how good you are or how well you do the job,,there will always be some who think they know better,,,,,ignore them, your doing a great job

[@robertdraper7258]

I do like that he took the time to explain (in simple terms) his reasons for doing certain things and using certain products. Altogether made a Good Video in doing so 🙂

[@jaypeeters]

220 pounds of awesome hard working guy. Keep it going. You are an inspiration.

[@Geeves8612]

Always the problem with KZbin is people trying to cut the other guy to bits. I always think well where are your videos buddy? Keep up the great work! 😁

[@keithcronk7980]

AMEN BUMP THEM OTHERS BROTHER

[@museuminsider1814]

Lots of knowledgeable people do NOT do youtube for this very reason. It's a shame actually

[@brianelliot2719]

I had my basement foundation done recently, similarly to your church. The contractor, extremely well rated, did a great job. The worker actually found using his hands was the fastest way to spread the tar coating. He was wearing T-shirt and jeans and quickly got tarry. I suggested wearing one of those cheap yellow raincoat kits you can buy - pants and coat. Throw it away afterwards for under $20. I live across the lake from you in Ontario and here we call that flexible thin pipe, “big O” pipe…it’s cheap and cheerful. I did set some down at another property this summer so I’ll be sure to dig some up in a year to check to see if it’s still round. Thanks very much for the explanations, it makes a lot of sense!

[@samc6264]

Matt, Don't even think about allowing those bone headed "expert wanna be's" that I pretty much guarantee you have NEVER gotten off of their fat duffs to mess with your time. I'm 67 years old and you are an inspiration to me. I also work by myself on all of my projects out here on the farm. Put myself through college working the construction fields as a carpenter and before that as a field hand out on various Virginia farms. Ya got what it takes to be a DOER. Stay on it pard. SamC.

[@kennethfriedrichsen7079]

Been in the business 30 years, installed thousand's of installations . What you did was fine. Cheers....

[@jensjensen7504]

I dont think that you need to justify the way you work, materials etc.. I like your channel.. its genuine and not fake4views. Keep it up! i'd like to see more maintenance on your gear if you are short on content :)

[@Bamaman14k]

I love it when all the pre-fessionals show up to critique a video. I am a plumber, the dimple board has dimples on the back because a lot of people put it up while the water sealer is still wet, therefore it fills in those little dimples and binds better to the concrete. The french drain fabric is code in every place I have ever installed a french drain against a foundation, at least five states. The corrugated French drain is fine for applications less than 20" deep, by code you cannot put it any deeper than 20 in, because it crushes. I watched the whole video and didn't see you do anything wrong, not that I would have pointed it out in the first place. Good job love your channel, Jimmy

[@paulstaab1705]

U did all that yourself. Hell of a good job. Just like all that u do is. Take care.

[@bmacd2112]

I probably would have bought a keg of beer and invited 3 or 4 friends over to help. The job would have taken 3 times as long and not been half as good...But we would've had fun doing it!

[@billarcher]

I wouldn't worry about the criticism that you got. Your process of installing the subsoil drain and backfill against the building is really standard practice for backfill against structures here in Australia. We don't have very many areas where the ground freezes here. The products that you used are very similar to those used here and I would say they would be used around the world in similar situations. Keepup the good work.

[@kygambler22]

It’s alright son, 100 years from now no one will ever know.....enjoying the videos

[@cut--]

2 days from now everyone one forget ! :) we love matt because he's a regular guy doing regular stuff !

[@b1g1lz]

I always glue my joints too. Have found them pulled apart too many times to not do it.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I’ve never questioned your methods of work. Sometimes You work one way and sometimes I work in another BUT that being said many times we work the same way! I’ve learned allot from you. There might be a few things I could teach you but that’s not why I watch and enjoy your channel. I watch because I enjoy you sharing your experiences. Please just keep doing what your doing.

[@CITYNEWSSUPPORT]

As long as you can get water to flow away from the structure preferably downhill, You are a Drain Expert!!! You did just fine Matt!

[@skatersneaky]

hey man, I don't often comment on video's I watch but when I see someone explaining himself to some keyboard warriors I have to put out a message of support. I've watched all your video's for over a year now and love how you combine jobs that you often do or have experience with and add to that jobs that you are not an expert in. It's the same for everyone who does construction work himself as a contractor or as a DIY'er, you'll find yourself doing things you've never done and just go by the manufacturers notes or some thing you've read and you'll make a mistake here of there. Keep doing what you're doing, it's awesome to watch!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

You’re doing great keep up the good work. I look forward to the next video. I enjoy watching your videos more than cable TV. This is real life not a bunch of fake stuff.

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@DieselCreek love your videos. What name brand of excavator do you have? Size?

[@DieselCreek]

@@stevensaxon8888 it’s a Komatsu PC-75 it weighs about 18,000lbs

[@billbray8797]

Haters going to hate regardless what you do.

[@genedameier8746]

Tayler said that in a song.

[@TheGravy1981]

Matt you are very much like me.. I class myself "Jack of All trades and master of none".. I enjoy watching your video's... I am bushman mechanic.. I repair and service my vehicles too... I love fix stuff... DIY house repair... I enjoy watching other people do stuff and learn... i always say "If it works, Don't knock it" somethings I do to get you out trouble, professional would shake there heads.. keep up the good work Mate...

[@keithcronk7980]

LOOK BROTHER IVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS OF 50+YEARS WAY BEFORE ANY OF THEM BONE HEADS BEEN ALIVE THATS TALKING CHIT. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.BUMP THEM BONE HEADS. KEEP DOING WHAT URE DOING. IF I WAS THEIR I WOULD HELP YOU. WHY BECAUSE ITS THE RIGHT THING 2 DO & THATS WHAT REAL MEN DO LIKE YOU N ME. STAY FROSTY BROTHER

[@bcgrote]

Same, I was thinking that goo would be so satisfying to slop on there, I'd be happy to help him! He's come a long way on this property already, and he's making it right.

[@gonefishing2012]

Agreed job looks great!

[@danr6823]

Just getting ready to settle into my chair for the night when this video pops up. A match made in heaven.

[@kennethshaw8388]

You did a darn good job, and the water will drain as it should. There are always "better ways" to do a job. It's your project, and you gave it careful thought and planning. Last fall I did a similar project at my son's home which he had recently bought. The 30 year old foundation had water seeping through after every rain storm. We planned the job for weeks in advance. When we dug the trench we found a minimal amount of gravel, a partially crunched and dirt-filled thin wall plastic drain, and no evidence of a waterproof coating on the wall. Poor job by the original builder! We applied a very similar coating and installation as you did except we used a rubber membrane instead of the dimple board. Perfectly dry inside now. Could we have done a better job? Yes, but the end results are perfectly acceptable and will last for many years. That dimple board is extra protection for the living area below grade. Great work and an enjoyable series of videos!

[@johnmccormick175]

Forget about the couch potato naysayers your abilities impress me!...Thanks for sharing,take care and stay safe!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks 👍

[@jeepinjohnny2898]

Yo - dC. Dont listen to those 'armchair engineers'. Youre doing great. Thanks

[@DanaDana-tm2mo]

From what I've seen on your videos, you get it done right. I've worked with folks that only put half the effort in. I can tell good work when I sees it. 👍😎.

[@andrew7458]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Love the church playlist. You should think about having your downspouts discharge onto the ground with 6 ft extension. Highly recommended as a home inspector and municipal inspector. Always better to be able to see if the eavetrough are working and not worrying about pipes underground getting clogged.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Re: the gutter drains, for a guy with his own excavator; not a problem. If you are contracting this job, this is something to think about before your contractor fills in the ditch. This was a teachable moment. I had a situation like that, I hired an electrical contractor to bury 220v power 100ft for a well pump. The ditch was there, they laid a 3-wire direct bury cable. Later I found out, that you needed a 4th wire if you wanted 110 power at the pump house. Too late.

[@korvtm]

Learned the same lesson,same way.only difference was supervisor(wife) kept insisting we needed 110 power in pumphouse.redug the trench,planted two different wireing systems.What did I know,I am an auto mech.But we had 220 for the pump,110 for lighting and whatever else we needed.

[@waynesmith7650]

the "authorities" keep changing the specs so you gotta keep up with the new shit and condemn the prior installation a big money maker these asshats gotta justify their job somehow

[@6-4fab53]

As far as the plumbing goes... You did everything to the best of your ability!!! For all of the people claiming to be plumbers saying that you don't need to use primer because it's not a pressure joint... They aren't, nor were ever professional plumbers in this century! More than likely it's some Joe home owners who think they are plumbers because they fixed a leaky sink!!! I'm a former professional plumber/pipe fitter (who now owns a welding, fabrication, machine and repair shop) and you ALWAYS use primer and glue on PVC!!! No matter the system you are working on!!!! So, in my opinion... NO, NO!!! You did it all RIGHT!!! Keep up the great work and the awesome content!!! Stay safe out there!!! Dan @6-4_Fab Glen Rock, PA

[@Okanagan48]

You did it all right. Besides its your building, you can do whatever you want, however you want. One thing. When your doing the basement floors, make sure you use durable on the floors. Works very very well.

[@andrewkiwi1]

For all of those that are picking holes in your work, I think you have done everything Ive seen you do really well.

[@jaykellett2327]

After 32 years working on waterproofing R&D (WRG's Bituthene, I&WS, Preprufe, Vycor, Procor, Liquid Membrane, dimple board, and more) I say you did a great job! Plastic backing on dimple board prevents Bituthene it sometimes rests against from "puddling" into holes in dimples under serious hydrostatic pressure (I actually measures this) although not needed for concrete walls. Most filter fabrics are "spun laced" polyester which is tougher than polyethylene and MUCH better tear resistance.

[@philmoore71]

i love it that the tin says DONT HEAT OR THIN.... beauty

[@susanfabian1521]

I liked that you glued the drain pipes. Seems like it would be less likely to separate. There's always going to be people who say they know better, but they're not in the dirt with you.

[@leonardbellinger5223]

I like most have never done the projects you have done and are in the middle of but I am a retired tv repairman and have worked with my wife for over 30 years and boy do I know how it can get sometimes. Don't allow anyone to get under your skin about how you do something from what I have seen you do a whole lot better than the average guy and you can be proud of what you have accomplished at this early stage of your life.

[@LORENIFFT68]

I love that comment. My wife was down here working with me… Tensions were high and I was just trying to get this project behind me. ‘Nuf said. Nice of her to help out in the cold, and it looks like you did a great job on this.

[@carp614]

It really is amazing how many people on the internet are excited about sharing their expertise.

[@tangycrose]

Isnt it though lol. Peope never cease to amaze me.

[@Uuuuuuurrgggggghhhhh]

Love your videos. I don't look at them as a "How To Do ...". I look at them as videos about a guy who is trying to fix a truck, church or whatever with limited means (and time). Big thumbs up!!!

[@Kitt96]

Matt, dont listen to the keyboard warriors, you're doing more than fine. You don't need to explain or justify yourself.

[@allan9603]

Matt you're not only a hard worker, but a smart worker to boot. Your fans know this, and no explanations needed!👌👍🍻

[@frevele1656]

Everyone is a expert. Keep doing great video’s I enjoy all of them. I started watching because of the church but have enjoyed all. Thanks

[@cody8754]

Excellent work. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen the permeable material for the foundation and I’ve done quite a bit of concrete work and have installed a few French drains. Hard pipe instead of the flexible perforated pipe with the sock over it is the way to go. You just gotta make sure you install it with the holes to the bottom . Don’t ask me how I know😩. Thank god the old timer I work with was able to catch it on my first job before we backfilled it😂

[@koolkar55]

You did a great job & I wouldn't take much heed in the haters & know-it-alls. You know what your doing & that is what matters. Great job & thanks for sharing. Love your work. Billy J.... Australia.

[@GrandsonofKong]

I think you covered all the bases very well on the French Drain...pretty much belt and suspenders IMHO. Yes, separate line for downspouts and you can place that when you do new gutters. Having decent gutters (kept clean) and enough downspouts for your roof area is a huge factor to keep water away from that foundation wall too. Look forward to more!

[@artstudio9673]

Hey I learned stuff just from this review like the PVC primer probably not needed on a non presure joint! I love you vids and how you present the information! Learning a boat load and never got out of my soft warm chair!

[@cfsprojects]

It is really great to see you justify your own work in a way just shows your humility, as you said DIY style, BUT, I thing you have done it better than some "professionals" on this kind of jobs. An inspiration to my DIY projects too. Cheers from Portugal!

[@cmleoj]

Your videos are entertaining and I frequently learn something from watching them. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@chadfranzen2088]

Hey man at 27 years old you should be very proud of yourself. Makes a lot of us that were after cars and ass at your age wish we had done things different. God Bless keep up the great work!!🤘🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@robj2704]

Yep. Perhaps right now is a good time to get wider gutters installed, maybe even 6" with a leaf guard, and as you said have at least 3 downspouts along with installing a drain line about where the grade is now (and seal the joints). Have the stub outs from the drain line go up the wall at least 1-1/2 feet so the water doesn't gush out of the downspout. Then, continue with your backfill to a level that surface water runs away from the building. I used this method back in the '70's, lived there 25 years and never had a problem. The house is still there and doing just fine.

[@benhowe5506]

Hi Matt, sorry you felt like you had to make a video to keep the haters quiet. They can get stuffed. And you were absolutely right about your use of the cleaning fluid or really it's a priming fluid as the P.V.C Cement needs that primed surface to complete the chemical reaction that bonds the two parts. And that is coming from a plumbing family here in Australia and my Father is a plumbing Teacher at a College Campus, after being a plumber for many may years with the family business. And 100% agreed with you on the socket agg pipe we call it here, its shit and very weak. Take care buddy and I love your content so keep up the great work. Best regards to the family mate. 🤠🤝🇦🇺

[@brucedickison8788]

Thanks, I think your original video covered everything just fine. I do water restoration , you are correct to spend the money now to keep the inside dry. If any water does make it inside you can be sure it was not because of something you skipped on.

[@seansysig]

I'm puzzled, everything you did was solid and fundamentally sound engineering. Your approach was a very belt and suspenders approach creating a sealed membrane, providing two filtered paths for the water to travel away from the foundation quickly and free of sediment clogging particles.

[@Hellsong89]

His construction does work in average situations, how ever it has few issues when it comes to abnormal situations like flooding or pooling, where water gets behind the dimple board and liquid membrane and from tiny crack into foundation, or there is water damage inside etc. If that foundation gets wet due abnormalities, only way to get it dry again is to replace the material or rip outside open, where as using dimple board another way where gap is between foundation and board enable it to dry on its own when footing+30cm of plinth is coated with barrier coating like bitumen. For France drain, i would have used perforated flex pipe, since that will collect more water than PVC that has few holes, plus being easier and having less joints. In his newest video he states that it collapses easily.. i dont know what kind of pipe US has but here locally those pipes you can stand on and i havent seen one to collapse with out use of excavator bucket. On places where there is heavy traffic sure use that drilled PVC for its needed there for centralized ground pressure. Essentially it boils down to protection layers and how those work in abnormal situations and by its design help to maintain building with out intervention if possible.

[@garybarkley2286]

I think ya did just fine and ya got the wif out to help that was different lol but good for you Matt have a good nite boss

[@marychace1011]

You’re doing great! The finesse with which you use machines is masterful. My husband and I have been enjoying your channel.

[@robj2704]

Yep. It's just smart to slope the grade away from the building. You'd be surprised how much rain water on the surface of the ground will follow the grade before it soaks into the ground. Definitely want the water running away from the building, even to the degree that you come back 2-3 years later and insure that, after the backfill has settled, the surface is still sloping away from the structure. If necessary, add more fill dirt where the backfill has settled. I bought a new house in the 70's and had to add soil on two occasions around the perimeter of the house because the contractor didn't bother to tamp the backfill. I had to add soil to maintain that draining away from the house.

[@metricstormtrooper]

If you Don't prime the glue joints, they Will fall apart. You are correct in everything you've said.👍

[@gonefishing2012]

Thanks for the look at filter fabric now it all makes sense also for the warning on the black slinky pipe your way makes sense that is one thing I like about your channel I always walk away with something helpful. Didnt know about the concrete hydraulic patch either.

[@thebackshoptinker8723]

"tensions were high" hahahahahLOLOLOLOL (I think my wife might be a long lost relative of your wife)

[@Sircraig7963]

Arent they all related ,,

[@markthebuilder9837]

What Matt didn't mention is that in W, PA (don't know about other areas) gasketed SDR35 in larger sizes is used for sewer mains, so it is a very durable pipe.

[@davidwright1653]

One major thing I've learned from home ownership about hydrostatic pressure; water WILL find the path of least resistance. Had a problem where the soil around my house would get saturated and even come up through the hairline cracks of the basement floor. Had a French drain installed with that very same piping you used, never had another drop of water enter the house. That water found that pipe and to the storm sewers it went to Lake Michigan.

[@ljpenterprises1]

You did an excellent job on your project. Choice of products was great for your application. 9+1=10, 2x5=10, 6+1+3=10. Many ways to get to the end result. None are wrong.....

[@MadMotorDoc]

Youve done it the way we have most all our lives but the materials have got better along with the knowledge, we sometimes used a retention bar at grade then sealed the top....Fine job.

[@dennisbailey4296]

Absolutely right about the pipe in your application though you're going to have a driveway coming down there, you use the right pipe man. Great job keep up the great work. All the best from Canada

[@philipdecatanzaro1822]

There are a lot of armchair experts out there that would likely make fools of themselves attempting what you accomplished. Great work. I think many of us felt bad (for you) as the tar application to the wall took a long time. You stayed with it and finished it. That's a lot more than the armchair experts would have done.

[@Bugdriver49]

LOL....Im not a licensed plumber....but, I,too, was wondering what the deal was with the primer....TBH I have known folks that assembled drain pipes just using primer.(my brother) smh...BTY primer alone does not work long term...I had to chemically reweld all the joints..... Dude!!, you're doing a GREAT job!!! I turned a friend on to your channel, he got mad at me!! said he was now spending too much time watching you!...you have a great channel with an enviable and inspiring work ethic... which I believe is the basis of your successful channel...it's a true pleasure to watch you work!! Thanks again...

[@CathyAmenta]

You did a great job on this! Everyday is a school day. ❤️

[@kstricl]

How can you tell you're popular? All the "Experts" coming out of the woodwork....

[@hollandduck79]

Hello . every now and then you would have done everything wrong. it's YOUR project and it's YOUR money and you did it YOUR way! 👍👍👍 . keep it up like this I love to watch your videos. with kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@heathermaya3633]

We enjoy watching your videos because we know we would never be able to do what you do - I didn't even know what a rubberized wall coating is and I just recently became familiar with a french drain and how they work (partly due to your video👍). I don't think you have to explain yourself at all - with all of that being said, I learned even more after watching this. THANK YOU for sharing your journey😁

[@shanco73]

I used a similar concoction on my shed roof to put off new felt for a few months. Its not the nicest stuff i have worked with. We love to watch you do what you do, you do a great job Matt, that's why we keep coming back to watch your content! Keep it up buddy!

[@BrazDane]

Thank you for your clear, honest, and down-to-earth explanations and for discussing things and explaining in a way lay people can understand.

[@oldpup2182]

I wouldn't use the flexible stuff laying that deep. NO WAY.

[@GMC.Sprint]

What you did looked good to me. I've found that there is a right way, a wrong way, and a big grey acceptable area in-between. Understand why the right way is right and why the wrong way is wrong allows you to figure out how to navigate the grey area. I've spent a lot of my career doing rebuild work and struggled to get people to understand that just because something isn't technically right, it isn't wrong.