Why Most Yard Drains Fail - Must Watch!!!!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@kirtbunch]

I have a yard that is clay and water just sits on top of the ground. My problem is I can't move the water to the rear of my house due to a chain link fence with a 6' high hill and cement roadway directly behind the fence. I believe my only option would be to get the water to the street in front of my house but I'm not sure if I have enough drop. What would you suggest?

[@WCDestinations]

This is a great video and I'll buy your products. But, a little constructive criticism. You talk about using a professional to do your drain or know what you're doing if you are a DIYer. You need to do the same with your camera work! I'm damn near dizzy trying to watch this. Great info, keep up the good word.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Bought a gimbal and camera equipment stay tuned for a better production. I couldn't agree anymore with you!!

[@robl496]

Ok I have a BIG problem with my Failed draining issue in the backyard. Only washer is connected to this drain. It has clean out cap, connected to a 4” pvc pipe... connected to a metal barrel... metal barrel is connected to a black perforated pipe. It’s all CLOGGED and barrel is rusty and NO GRAVEL but they put some plastic curly shaving which are making digging very down. Wish you were in Florida, need some advice with this

[@jacquelynburkett1738]

Right. It was awful I could barely even think about what I was hearing because of the constant motion like I was on a roller coaster. Also you need to slow down because you're talking fast put all that together and it's a little chaotic. Which is a shame because you have great information.

[@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld]

Jesus - I was nearly sea sick with the camera swinging around everywhere - we had to turn it off 👍

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@sloanjackson8]

Why bring Jesus into it? Lol..

[@oil_can]

Have you tried Dramamine?

[@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld]

@@oil_can 😂

[@taylorthruelsen324]

Why do I hear Ray Liotta in GoodFellas. You have the best voice and your videos rule. Thanks for the ethical information.

[@GsMURDERFACE]

It’s pretty incredible that you’re a business man that depending on installs, repairs and complete replacements of these systems as your livelihood. and you guide people and offer this type of important information, even to those do it yourself guys. Kudos to you sir. Kudos to you.

[@lovepcgaming2335]

He offers the advice because he knows there are people that will do things themselves even if they have the spare cash on hand to hire a company to do it for them.

[@tatethegreat7560]

Well everyone can learn how to do it. For most people, I'd assume after 30 minutes of removing just the top layer of grass it would be enough to make them want to hire some one else to do it like a professional. Haha

[@davidhazen2394]

Thanks for the video. From a drainage professional, I believe you have created the best method for underground drainage installation. I am surprised how the grass not dry out without have soil to keep it moist? My research shows that you need at least 6-8 inches of soil between a rock bed and new grass. I can see your grass living in spring but I think in a drought situation that it would dry must faster and dye out or just turn brown quicker then the rest of the lawn.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

This isn't a particularly new technique, the fabric is a slightly new idea, but 20+ years ago we were installing systems like that in WA State and I didn't get the sense that they were new at the time. As far as grass goes, I didn't ever do an install with grass over the top, so I don't know, we never planted grass over any of ours. We just placed them where there was a walkway or under walkways to get water to the other side.

[@TheAlpine49]

You are dead on CORRECT! I've also been doing drainage for 30 years. You are spot on! You have probably under estimated how many people have watched your videos and kept from making costly mistakes. Thanks for posting!

[@406MenaceRacecar]

Please advise, Sir, I just installed a sump basin in crawlspace- a Home depot perforated pipe that came wrapped in a sock, dug a trench in my sandy crawl space under the house. I did not lay fabric under the stone, I just laid pea stone in the trench in the sand. I buried the sock wrapped pipe in the pea gravel.. WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN? Did i screw up by not laying fabric in the trench?

[@omarsiraj327]

33 years, never failed? Thats not possible, how did you learn then? May be after certain time your system became better than other, thats possible. Btw thank you so much for sharing all the professional knowledge.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@Ranja1930]

Why is this guy so angry? And why is this even being recommended to me? I live in an apartment..

[@JassyjRobinson]

Ranja1930 💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣

[@napalm3899]

Also, why is he ranting so much about "Sun Belters"? I live in Phoenix and had a contractor originally from Michigan tell me one time that something needed to be excavated to a certain level to "get below frost line". I gave him a sideways look and asked him how deep he thought "frost line" got in Phoenix Arizona. Needless to say, he did not get the job.

[@Jeff-xy7fv]

@Ross Wimer Especially me! I am an electrician, and I get extremely frustrated with shoddy electrical work. It causes safety hazards for the homeowner, on top of the usual frustration of having to remove and redo other people's hack work, rather than just doing it from scratch right off the bat.

[@livingladolcevita7318]

because some people want a cheap job and try to cut corners, there are plenty of people out there who will purport to be experts and happy to take your money and then you have to get a true professional in to sort out the mess. Mind you why you would need a french drain in an apartment is a mystery to me. Happy days.

[@darinsmith9468]

I've never understood those basins that leave standing water. Here in Texas, that becomes a mosquito factory.

[@kennethcash9321]

You can droll small holes in the bottom of the basin to release the water

[@ViolentKisses87]

How do I drain a 1/8th acre back yard passed 8 inch thick concrete patio about 12'x60' for $40? Because thats what my Mom is willing to pay... AKA The cost of 1 ton of gravel she found.

[@ViolentKisses87]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Yeah thanks.

[@markk4015]

Man, I'm getting an education. Can you connect a downspout to a yard drain? Just have one I'm concerned with. Thanks in advance. Mark

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@markk4015]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Thank you. Unfortunately that's what I didn't want to hear, and you couldn't have been more explicit- you need two different pipe runs for a yard drain and downspout system because the muck from the roof will clog the pipe up. Let me play the what-if PITA...Couldn't you use that catch basin unit you have a few feet from the downspout to alleviate the problem of sludge somewhat and then tie it in to the yard system? I'm only talking about one downspout. It's an honest question and I'm not challenging your vast knowledge on the subject, so I hope I didn't annoy you. TIA. Mark

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@whosindahouse7113]

Good info but your video taping BLoWS!!!!

[@edwardkesock216]

We also install French drains, I work for PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN Virginia have used all kinds of pipe over the years I have 24 years with them done it right way wrong way and have ass way like your pipe never have seen that pipe normally they will use cheap corrugated perforated pipe from lowes or home depot, so I do plan on showing this video to my bosses thankyou Ed kesock

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@sparekeiv]

We used the Baughman high-octane royal blue for an underdrain under a series of sand volleyball courts, and it drains like a dream.

[@markylovesrave]

i"m in a youtube hole !!!!!!!!! watching drainage

[@tomhollins9266]

Upcoming project. Doesn't matter its concave example. In the real world the water will be up against the fabric. I wondered how to keep the stone from mixing with the soil. Excellent.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

I used to install these and it's just as he says. The way we used to do it didn't even involve wrapping, there'd be a layer of fabric at the bottom of the trench, layer of rocks supporting the pipe, then the pipe covered with rocks and a last layer of fabric. We had a slightly different reason for using a french drain, they were usually only a few feet long so that a path could go over the top, but in principal it's similar.

[@tchevy86]

Very in depth and absolutely correct. Maybe not so much repetitiveness on the next video though. Two punch the heck out of that fabric lol. All jokes aside, it was excellent instruction and I thank you.

[@bradeley1011]

So what keeps your landscape fabric from becoming clogged with dirt?

[@Fanta....]

Magic, now shut up and give him money!

[@blu7809]

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[@jonathanballoch]

I'm not here to defend this dude, but the reason you wrap in fabric, even porous fabric, and the reason that fabric clogs less aggressively than just stone is because fabric is sufficiently flat that small dirt particles will wash off off and at a small rate through it, whereas dirt in between stones will pretty much just get stuck there. Neither is perfect, but the fabric approach will last a lot longer

[@tyc9302]

Don’t put any dirt on top of the fiber is the only way to prevent clogging ! Otherwise Depends on the type of dirt, clogging is just a matter of time.

[@VCBird6]

It's called don't use it in clay

[@scottallen7268]

Quoting my first french drain for a client and MAN I appreciate you sharing these videos! I research anything I am not used to doing, no matter what it is and this is why! We live in the Ozarks and there is A LOT of rain here. These folks have a river flowing down one side of their house every time it rains, taking out there ability to even use one side of their property. Because of this video, I am going to make them extremely happy. Which will make me extremely happy! Thanks again!!

[@marquizzo]

I'm dying to find out, how did it work out?

[@Fanta....]

@@marquizzo The house got swept away in his new drain. RIP

[@nwakava9558]

Soil here in the Ozarks pretty rocky. It can rain for days here too. Houses get wash-out so I believe the guy above me.

[@whosindahouse7113]

About to have a f******* seizure

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@dennycrane4261]

I need to build a 35 ft long one in my home in TX, which package will you recommend me to get from you to get it done?? Awesome explanation btw!! Wil wait on your answer!

[@MiguelHernandez-oc8mh]

Are you still waiting I can do it for you I do drainage work and I am located in dfw

[@voyager619sd]

Very informative video. Sadly it is degraded by rookie camera work. All that jerking, moving the camera makes it very hard to watch, takes away from the information in the video. Notice you will not see any video work like this in a professional movie. People can't easily watch it. Learn from your mistakes and get it right.

[@MrTommybadger]

"We're looking at failure..." If I want to look at failure I stand in front of a mirror....I can't get no respect...

[@MFgr8]

I keep forgetting what your company is called. Thanks for the constant reminders.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@406MenaceRacecar]

Sir, I just installed a sump basin in crawlspace- a Home depot perforated pipe that came wrapped in a sock, dug a trench in my sandy crawl space under the house. I did not lay fabric under the stone, I just laid pea stone in the trench in the sand. WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN? Did i screw up by not laying fabric in the trench?

[@MrWayno79x]

I’d have thought the yellow pipe was for gas. The gas board use that to sleeve their gas mains on sites these days.

[@Mainbusfail]

FDM! You helped me avoid a pitfall. Thank you!! I am really jacked to get to this project. Curious, just how long could a man go to prison for "borrowing" a mini excavator? lol kidding

[@yaxelcastaneda3646]

Very good video but missed a very important part on french drain. Where was the pipe when the rock was placed? Pipe at the bottom? Center? Top? Also putting rock all the way to the top is incorrect, it should be dug deeper to leave space for dirt and compaction if needed over filter fabric. Also filter fabric did not seem to overlap eachother which is the correct way rather then placing a strip fabric on top. Just my .02 cents!

[@drewmadere9935]

in south Alabama we are not allowed to connect to storm drains what do you recommend if not a popup?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

@Drew Build a Leach Field Thank you for commenting

[@strykerv1620]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN who would you talk to about connecting to a storm drain? your local city or county storm water services?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

@@strykerv1620 Usually the Public Works. Some times it's the property of the road commission.

[@michaelkenney2845]

Love this video. I have seen soooooo many drainage systems either residential or even municipal that if you just take the time to really look at them. You can tell that in order for them to function as intended they MUST fail a little bit first. I'd rather have a system that deals with the last drop if water the same way it does with the first.

[@dannyriveracruz5978]

I was about to start to build a French drain for a house I just purchased in Missouri. I had all the materials except for the fabric! You saved my wallet! Great informational video for a DIY guy like me.

[@I.StandWithUkraineForU]

How can buy pipes and your fabric? I have a problems around my house . Job need to be done right ,house in Florida,Palm Beach County any recommendations who do it right ?

[@ralph5450]

By the way who is this video by?

[@truthseekerKJV]

I'd like to see a system you design, then I'd like to see it actually working when the heavy rain comes. There are several videos being done of systems being installed, but not one showing the system actually working during heavy rain.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@allanhughes7859]

Can you get your fabric in the U.K. ????????????

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

I honestly don't know.

[@andora63]

Excellent stuff. I'm so tired of fixing other people's work. On the other hand, this is why people pay we who do it right the first time more. Find your niche, excel in it. Blue Ocean Baby! be the only one out there. BTW Can you use wick/strip drains that far north?

[@fadhelalhameli4842]

Hi can I drained underground water with this way? My problem is with underground salt water I live next to sea . If I dig 10cm sea water coming up please I need your advice thank your for your support

[@Ranalla651]

I want to tackle a drainage in my yard. I will purchase your fabric. Do you have s dvd or something ? I am in MN all the water is running towards my foundation and basment is getting wet. I was told dig foundation out waterproof base and install french drain. Can the drain go again basement floor on exterior or only 24 inches down?

[@joslynfarkash6416]

Terrible video quality. Stopped watching it after 3 minutes of dizziness. Thumb down!!!

[@steveduval3732]

That’s funny these Floridians can’t comprehend the effects of winters with feet of snow and sub zero temps. One guy i spoke to asked me what it was like living in a snow climate. I told him its like living in a giant freezer! 🤣

[@tcat3315]

This may be a stupid question but I know absolutely nothing about this. I live in a area where I don’t have a place to make the water go. Should I just make it as deep and as long as possible?

[@00nutt]

Man just bookmarked your website. I have been wanting to put drains around my new house just to keep the moisture away from the foundation. Your way of doing it and your system is the answer!!! Thanks for educating us!!!

[@CASG93]

whats the average price per sqft on installing drainage ? i get that every area is different

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

$35 per linear ft

[@daveray6335]

Love your videos...thank you! If I could, it's "defy gravity," not "define gravity."

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Got it!

[@GEMINIBD]

what is the product that you are advertising ? just saw blue and yellow corrugated flexible hose with holes and the cloth. is these the only items ?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

@floyd Go to Frenchdrainman.com

[@GEMINIBD]

thank you

[@jaandel1]

Honest comment good quality sales twice and more built a good reputation is everything

[@a.r.774]

Very informative BUT got me car sick watching

[@landscapelightingzone1105]

Excellent information! Can't go wrong following your lead!

[@lgcpaving]

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[@jayvlugt3309]

Great explaining but absolutely horrible video, did you film this on a roller-coaster?

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Can y'all come down to Memphis TN and help an old vet get his drainage trouble under control

[@horaciostjeward]

To bad you don't accept international shoppers on your website.

[@lb7wade518]

Most people want the cheapest price!! I promise cheap is not the best. Do it right the first time and never have to touch it again!!

[@rhodesback]

Wish you were in my area. I could truly benefit from one of your systems.

[@mixdeals]

I’ve built my own French drain system on a new built but can’t use the previous SOD cut at 2 1/2” to keep the roots. How should I cover the burrito wrap in this case? I’ve already hauled out the clay like you suggested. I’m just worried that the SOD will not catch. Can I put some good clean dirt on top so I can put SOD that will catch?

[@dandugan824]

I have the same question Luc! Please let me know if you get an answer; I won't ask because I don't want to sound redundant. Thanks!

[@MrEverest1979]

I was just going to ask the same thing. The grass in the area can't be saved and either need to replace the sod or seed it.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

@Luc Berube GREAT QUESTION in the north this works with sprinkler systems. Put topsoil mixed with sand on fabric. Either sod or seed. I really take a lot of pride in growing nice turf. If you seed make sure to put shredded straw generously over the seed it's a must! If you think our subscribers would be interested I will do videos on this. Also put seed down first week of September. This is when all the sod farmers seed because weeds are done thriving and mother nature takes care of it (fall showers, winter melt, spring showers) Its a sweet turf by June. Thank you for commenting.

[@mixdeals]

FRENCH DRAIN MAN thanks I’ll try that

[@dandugan824]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Thank you!

[@ChadDoebelin]

spent way too much time going on about the thousands of holes in the fabric and watching you fill up that bucket.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@all-cropharvester3388]

Watching this I am thinking of the ag tiling done on fields- 3" deep, narrow trench with no stone or fabric...and it works.

[@jeremybruce654]

Agreed. I installed a Menards type system and it failed in MN. What you are talking about makes complete sense. You wrap the rock behind a retaining wall so why wouldn’t you do it on a drainage system.

[@AzogDefilerFromMordor]

So first you drain your yard and later you have to irrigate it. Thats beyond stupid IMO.

[@atvabuse5738]

I have a yard that keeps flooding after large storms, though I have a drain in my yard with 4 corrugated pipe and it flows water out fast and efficiently it doesn’t seem to be enough, I’m at the bottom of a hill with 5 other yards that all drain from ground water and gutter water into my yard and leave inches of standing water. What should I do? Add more drains or larger ones? Also is there a different drainage system I should have in my yard?

[@ChaiLatte13]

Now imagine how many stormwater management systems in businesses are built wrong and aren't working. I live next to one and no one wants to take responsibility.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

We see it all the time. It's truly a shame that the money could not go toward a real solution. Then, some con artist showed up, took the homeowner's money, and did not provide a truly good solution.

[@daniell6317]

Question. I am on the Oregon coast and I am building a new house. The lot behind me drains towards my house so I immediately thought of a French drain. My question is that I want to create the French drain after the house siding goes on, that way nobody will be trampolining all over the yard when the contractors are working. I don't know what kind of landscaping yet but I do know it won't have grass. Should I fill in the top of the trench with tree bark temporarily? Right now it's all soil with no existing vegetation. I will only have a 17 ft back yard and the terrain slopes down and left to right.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@TechnoMulen]

i just bought an allotment plot and i need to drain it. I need to do it my self everything. im a student so im not rich =) but i love the trick with wrapping the stones too. didnt think about that.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@trent8245]

@French Drain Man, I need help! Im look to fix my drainage issues myself. I have a slope and a place to route the water. Would you recommend a french drain system or just a trench? If you have contact info I could show you pictures of my backyard.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@ryanblake365]

So let me get these steps correct 1) dig trench (how deep?) 2) lay fabric 3) lay stone/gravel 4) lay pipe 5) pour more gravel on top of pipe 6) burrito wrap … sound correct for just installing a basic French drain to handle water running off a hillside and sending it to the creek nearby?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@Alex.AL_26]

That is why I don't mess with those french drains. Just get a catch basin, solid pipe with no holes, make sure it has proper grade. That will work way better than any french drain.

[@santillbrezon2161]

I wish google would reduce their fucking ads i am sick of them but this video is good.

[@teresatheesfeld2622]

I live in Minnesota and would like to buy the products you endorse, but I can't find a distributor in MN and would need to pay $315 in freight charges, which is twice the cost of the drain tile. Do you have any ideas about high I can buy the 8 slot high octane drain tile?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Frieght sucks it was increased 3 times this year. We are looking for another carrier but for now our contract is with UPS If you max your pallet ( 4 coils ) it's worth it. If you use cheap pipe it will fail and you will pay crazy money because it will need to be done twice. Do it right the first time

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Go to KZbin "WARNING!!!! French Drain Failure [4-19-2020]".

[@drainmonkeys385]

I do drain cleaning as a business... it’s amazing how they are neglected by homeowners they get packed with roots

[@dianeadams5887]

My back yard is mostly gravel similar to the video above. I wouldn't be putting over the drain system. Would I use the non-woven geotextile fabric, fold it over, and then cover it with additional gravel? Is the trench using gravity to move the water?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@tobytylertube]

I bought the geotextile double punch fabric from FDM Shipped to my door 2days. The stuff is thick and heavy, I'm thinking water ain't gonna run through this sh*t. Got a glass of water and bunched up the fabric to hold the little lake of water I was expecting, I poured the water out and it ran straight through the fabric onto my floor. I was blown away.

[@tylerhallett5058]

So I live on a hill and all the water runs around my house but not up to my house, it’s our first year here and I didn’t know the path the water was going to take so I dug trenches to divert it so I can French drain it next year, but we are planting tall fescue grass that roots down like 2+ feet, will the roots fuck up my drainage and if so how do you prevent the grass from doing that or just plant grass with shorter root systems? My diversion trenches run like rivers so I’d definitely benefit from doing this your way with your stuff.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@texasbackyardgardener8873]

I'm in North Texas. Do you recommend anyone that can do this work?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Everyone buys the materials and has a landscaping company put them in. It's the only way to Guarantee that the system will last

[@bkind2182]

Great videos! I live in Oregon and have a bunch of trees. Do you have any videos about how best to protect the drain pipe from roots getting in but still allowing for water to have good access during our rainy winters? Thanks!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Pour copper sulfate in the trenches

[@irafair3015]

Please stop it with advert cards already! By flashing those cards at what seems like a per second rate (exaggeration) you make yourself seem cheap and unprofessional. I came here to learn how to do something not hire you.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Okay. Thank you for commenting and contributing

[@RafaelBravo-f4v]

Information is very good....but please stop moving your camera to fast..we getting dizzy.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@mariapianti6911]

New to your channel and don't see where sell fabric you talk about in the videos. Live in florida and have some muddy yard so need to this can't find a company like urs.✌✌

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

We know of 2 companies in Florida that do the installations. One is in Orlando, Florida the other one is in Tampa, Florida. You can call our office at 248-505-3065 for their information. Or go to our online store and purchase the products to d. I. Y. Best French Drain and Yard Drainage Contractor frenchdrainman.com/

[@nobok7490]

Any chance you are ready to come out to Oakland county? I called a few years back and you were so busy that you weren't doing any work in this area.... WE NEED YOU!!!

[@girich5473]

I really like what and how to properly install and why. But I get motion sickness watching the speed up videos. I have to look away and listen to the videos. I keep watching because I and especially my neighbor needs this system. His garage has been flooded three times because these flash rain storms here in Panama City Florida. So anyways I've learned a lot from these videos. Thank you to the FRENCH DRAIN MAN and his crew.

[@captainplanet1260]

I wish you guys were here in Ireland. Great advice thank you

[@kesm66]

Any yard drainage contractor recommendations for zip code 27712? I’ve had 2 come & go...installed drainage systems...& I’m not satisfied with the results.

[@ben-vf]

shoe makers :) We call them...Desperadoes

[@strokerace4765]

I’m going to make a catch basin to drain a huge puddle in my yard. 1. One gallon paint bucket, holes in top for water, cover top with cotton shirt fabric, drill 1/2 hole in paint bucket, insert 1/2 pvc pipe.

[@justis9244]

Best advice I have seen on the subject thanks for that, but wow could you steady up on the rapid camera movement its almost unwatchable.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

I now shoot with a gimbal. Sorry for the inconvenience. It's hard to recapture some video that I shot years ago.

[@GavotteGuitar]

Do you know anyone in the Tampa area you can recommend. Most of the people around here install drains that fail. They get clogged quickly between the Sandy soil and oak tree debris.

[@bmkemp03]

Can you just make a hole in the storm drain wall if you want or do you need to get a permit or something?

[@GsMURDERFACE]

Brandon Kempinski You have to differentiate whether it’s a private or if it’s a public utility first and foremost. If it’s a public utility, chances are no one is allowing you touch it, let alone giving you permits for any sort of work that alters the storm drain/storm system. If it’s private, and you don’t own it, you’ll have to get permission from the owner as well as associates permits, and even then they might give you a hard time about altering the storm water system because of all the MS4 regulations involving Stormwater discharge. I know where I live, they’ve become increasingly stringent on TSS testing at outfall locations and have been considering charging fee’s for Stormwater management to offset the new costs. Even homeowners mowing grass and blowing it into the street may incur a fine if it’s seen.

[@bmkemp03]

Glenn Miller thank you for the info

[@MaDGriZz78]

Does this system described work all the way down to the footer around a foundation though? And do you backfill with all stone around a foundation?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Don't backfill all the way to the surface with stone on a basement. If the pipe gets clogged the stone will fill up with water and the hydrosthetic pressure will push the wall inward.

[@susanlee2313]

So if we want a DIY do you offer a service that we can video chat and show you our site and you help us with a plan? This would be an awesome service just found you and your website. We are doing a full new riverside Landscape and really want to get all done at once! We can do alotof it ourselves!!!

[@jrhumphrey9019]

I live in SE Mich. My sump pump line runs under ground, away from home. The area where I believe it discharges (pop up) has standing water. Any suggestions on next steps?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

@Jamar Yes watch my Leach Field series

[@paulglorioso4273]

I couldn’t finish watching video due to the camera man whipping camera like he was on a roller coaster. Got motion sickness

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@Chimonya]

Just don't run a gutter into a corrugated pipe like some people do, it'll hold water in the pipe and clog over the years from the roof shingle and tree debris.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@figico4697]

You mentioned core through the sidewall instead of a pop-up drain, can you clarify on that, what are you putting in the end of the pipe instead of pop-up drain?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@mrb9502]

Hello. what are the cons of a channel drain? my patio is 25x17 I'm a diy guy, Thanks.

[@rossjackson6116]

Hi FDM - Love your videos!. Question - I see a lot of "professional" drain contractors on KZbin saying that geotextile fabric will eventually get clogged up if in clay / silt soil and in fact, that you should only use it on the top, not all the way around, which means unless the water flows in from above (surface water), the drain will eventually fail - is this true? If yes, how do you fix or maintain this?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@rossjackson6116]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN - Thank you, the video is great, and resent too!! :). I also like your comment about the "French drain man spin cycle" !! However this Video from another also well respected Drain professional agrees with the fabric on the top, just not all the way around...? interesting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH3KZ52CadugaMU Regardless, thanks for all that you do to help us mere mortals :)

[@plcrawley7]

What is dand products for French drain in uk.i.e pipe and frabic .