In the world of home improvement and repair, there are many steps you might take to ensure that your water runoff at home is under control. Cleaning and maintaining your gutter guards is an important step, but what happens if your gutters are still overwhelmed with water overflow? This can lead to pooling in your yard, or mold or water damage in or around your home. At Alamance Insulation and Gutters, we can help! We’re prepared to professionally install, maintain, and clean your gutters. If you have an issue with water runoff, give us a call today and we will help.
A french drain system utilizes a trench, gravel, an underground perforated pipe, and the power of gravity to direct surface water toward the lowest point and prevent over saturation of the ground. Water will first flood the trench then seep into the pipe and flow away from the foundation of your home or property. At Rhine Landscaping, our french drain systems are installed within existing soil to feature a 4” perforated pipe (ideal for most residential drainage needs) surrounded by clean gravel, which is fully protected by a non-woven polypropylene filter fabric. Above the gravel and protective fabric, there is 12” of sandy soil which is then covered by lawn/sod.
French drain systems are incredibly effective because, unlike typical surface drains, they collect water over the entire length of the drain as opposed to one dedicated area. The force of gravity helps to guide water along a reliably smooth path to a desired discharge point. The gravel bed surrounding the pipe prevents debris from gaining entry into the system and further protects your property. A french drain system effectively prevents water from collecting and pooling aboveground, which can cause costly damage to your foundation, basement, crawl space, retaining wall, driveway, playground, or lawn.
One way to curb water runoff problems is to collect water and channel it to an appropriate outlet. One way to do this is with a French drain. What is a French drain, exactly? It is a trench that is filled with a perforated pipe and gravel that lets water drain naturally. Depending on a few things, like the size of your yard and how bad your drainage problem is, you may be able to install a French drain.
A French drain may help the flow of your water runoff from your gutters and downspouts. If you think your water pooling is a bigger problem, make sure to consider getting new gutters or downspouts. Contact Alamance Insulation and Gutters today for any help with your gutters – installation, maintenance, and cleaning. We’ve got you covered!