We all want our yards to be healthy and free of issues because not only are they a point of pride for many of us, but they’re one of the first things visitors see, making either positive or negative impressions.
Beyond these factors, though, any problems in a yard can lead to long-term and troubling consequences. Homeowners experiencing drainage issues in their yards can suffer damage to plants, pooling water, mold and water damage in basements and other areas of the home, foundation problems, and other concerns. If you’re worried about your yard’s drainage, it’s time to make a plan.
A French Drain Is the Best Backyard Drainage Solution
Residential drainage problems should be taken care of as quickly as possible to avoid more extensive damage and costly repairs. One of the best ways to ensure your lawn stays healthy and problem-free is by incorporating a French drain to rectify pooling water issues.
Our landscaping company, led by President Nathan Stockman, has been certified through NDS Drainage Systems, qualifying us to install discreet, effective French drains. These drains are one of our specialties, so let’s take a look at how they can improve drainage in your yard.
How a French Drain Tackles Drainage Issues in a Yard
French drains have been in use for two hundred years or more, and you may have heard of them under different names, such as trench drains, rubble drains, rock drains, or blind drains.
These drains operate via a small trench that is filled with gravel and a perforated pipe. The gravel allows excess water that would otherwise pool in an area to trickle downward to the perforated pipe, which then redirects the water to an appropriate place away from your home, such as a storm drain.
The French Drain Installation Process
Our certified drain experts are ready to assist with your residential drainage problems, and we’ll start with a thorough examination of your property to assess areas of pooling water and determine the best solutions. We will also ensure that any zoning restrictions are followed, and any required governmental permissions are obtained. From there, we’ll get to work.
Digging a Trench
Our team will dig a trench to divert excess water, being careful to avoid any underground utility lines. Trench dimensions can vary based on the needs of a property, but they tend to be about a foot and a half deep and about a foot wide.
The drain itself will feature a modest slope to allow gravity to do the work, and water will ultimately be diverted away from your yard to a storm drain, street, body of water, or into preexisting drainage systems.
Installing a Filter and Laying Gravel
French drains often include a water-permeable filter made of a fabric material that acts as a barrier to dirt, weeds, tree roots, and other elements that could clog the drain or otherwise inhibit its effectiveness. Excess fabric will be left to the edges of the trench to later enclose the piping.
Once the filter is in place, gravel or a similar material will be lain along the bottom of the trench, serving as a type of bedding for the drainage pipe.
Installing Piping and Restoring the Yard
A perforated plastic drainage hose will then be put into place atop the gravel layer to divert pooling water and improve drainage in your yard. Testing will be conducted to ensure the pipe is as effective as possible.
Following this, the pipe will be covered with your gravel material as well as the excess filter fabric left over from the second step. Once this is completed, the trench will be recovered with topsoil to allow your yard to resume its natural state.
Contact Us for Residential Drainage Solutions
Now that you know how to fix water drainage issues in your yard, let the experts at Stockman Lawnscape take the reins and get your lawn shipshape. Whether you’re looking to shore up water problems in outdoor living spaces, relieve ground water pressure from retaining walls, or address any other issue, we can help.
Reach out to our team today to discuss your project!
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