French Drain Mistakes: Introduction Robert Sherwood here, your friendly neighborhood French Drain Man. If you're reading this, your lawn or basement may have become soggy or even unpleasant when it rains. Worry no more; today, I will impart some invaluable knowledge regarding French drains! French drains have long been used to keep basements dry and yards [...]
Homeowners installing French drains expect them to efficiently manage excess water, protecting their property from flood damage while keeping their landscape thriving. However, even the best-laid plans may encounter issues; understanding why a French drain could fail is crucial for prevention and repair efforts. In this article, we'll look at common reasons for such failure—natural causes [...]
hor Is your once-proud lawn turning into a soggy swamp after every rainstorm? Are you finding yourself dodging mini-lakes to get to your mailbox? Many of us battle drainage issues here in Macomb County, thanks to our lovely clay soil and those unpredictable Michigan downpours. Standing water isn't just an eyesore – it can cause real [...]
Welcome to your definitive guide for managing yard drainage in Macomb County, Michigan! Whether it be pooling in your basement after heavy rainstorms, soggy garden beds, or planning to safeguard the foundation of your property, understanding effective water management solutions is vital in Macomb County. Its diverse topography and seasonal climate present unique drainage challenges for [...]
When to Use a French Drain vs Yard Drain with Catch Basin Many homeowners have yard drainage issues that result in standing water, damaged foundations, or flooded basements. If your foundation is compromised by excess water, how do you know when to use a French drain vs yard drain with catch basin? Determining which system will [...]
Why Slope & Corrugated Pipe Combined Make a Better Yard Drainage System A lot of diagrams will show a trench with an uneven trench bottom. What I'm seeing with these diagrams that's very misleading is that they show corrugated pipe following the contour of the bottom of the trench. They are recommending PVC pipe for [...]
I just want to clear a few things up. I've been going out on appointments. One out of three appointments has a failed French drain system. I've been out on two appointments recently where the systems were less than a year old. They weren't French drains. Contractors are telling homeowners they are going to install a [...]
Macomb County Drainage Experts - When You Want it Done Right the First Time French Drain Man was a purpose-built company, just to take care of drainage issues. As a licensed builder in the state of Michigan for 35 years, I knew the importance of having a service like this. For some reason, drainage was [...]
Hire the Best Drainage Contractor in Michigan For the best drainage contractor in Michigan, give French Drain Man a call. One in three jobs that we do, we're tearing out a failed system. Thirty-five years, our first system is still working as good as our last system, three and a half decades later. Give French [...]
How to Install the BEST Perimeter Drain and Protect Your Castle Perimeter drains. That's going to catch all your water and your neighbors too. Think about that. If you're running a perimeter drain down both property lines, it doesn't matter what your neighbor's doing because quite frankly, they're not thinking about you. If they have [...]
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