How to install a french drain?
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Goldbeargirl
Has anyone installed their own french drain and, if so, how hard was it and does it work properly? Thank you.
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Yes, I have 3 on my property. They are amazing. Digging and getting the proper slope is very important. I hired my gardener to dig the trenches and my ex hubby supervised for me (while I was at work making money to pay for it!) I had roughly 200 linear feet of trench dug up. My back couldn't handle that, so I had to hire out. Since I had them installed years ago, they work beautifully. I flush them out spring and fall to keep them in top shape. See if this helps you.
https://m.wikihow.com/Build-a-French-Drain
It works correctly if it's installed on proper grade/slope here are bunch of how to videos you can study read the videos comments too... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=diy+installing+french+drains
the French drains are awesome- there are 4 on my property, no more puddles in the basement.