When Too Much Dirt is Put On Top of a French Drain It Fails

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When T0o Much Dirt is Put On Top of a French Drain It Fails

I’ve been called out on a failure of a French drain system and you can see here that they didn’t use a lot of stone. You can see they covered the trench with a lot of dirt. They did not wrap the stone with the filter fabric. They have a pipe that is pinholed, so it’s not going to move a lot of water. Where we use the four eight slot depending on the application.

So this drain quit. It caused all kinds of problems. I didn’t put this drain in. I quoted to put in a new drain and do it right so that this lasts for however long the homeowner wants to stay here and remain here.

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2018-08-07T16:03:57-04:00By French Drain Man|Categories: French Drain|Tags: Coarse Stone, Fill Dirt, French Drain Failure|Comments Off

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Robert Sherwood is the owner of French Drain Man, located in Almont, MI. As a leader in water management solutions, Robert has designed and manufactured several patented drainage products that are highly regarded in the industry. These innovative products are not only used by homeowners but are also widely purchased by other drainage contractors across the US and Canada. Available through his online store, his solutions effectively manage water and preserve property integrity. Robert has successfully led thousands of projects, enhancing property safety and value significantly. Alongside his primary role at French Drain Man, he brings his expertise to Sherwood Landscape Construction L.L.C., demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the field.