French Drains
French Drains in Morristown, TN
Collect water that soaks into a low spot or along a slope and carry it below the surface to a place where it can drain away.
A French Drain Moves Water You Cannot See
- Ground that stays soggy for days after rain
- Water seeping out at the bottom of a slope
- Wet soil along a foundation or behind a wall
A French drain is a trench filled with gravel, usually around a perforated pipe and often wrapped in filter fabric. Water seeps into the gravel, enters the pipe, and runs downhill through it to an outlet. A French drain is one of several fixes covered under yard drainage.
The Outlet Is As Important As The Trench
The pipe needs a steady downhill fall and somewhere to send the water, such as a lower part of the yard, a dry well, or a ditch. Water from downspouts or a hard rain running across the surface may need a different fix. Before any digging in Tennessee, Tennessee 811 should be called so buried lines can be marked. Drainage work often affects nearby beds and lawn, so it should fit the landscaping around the affected area.
- Where water enters and where it collects
- A workable outlet at a lower point
- Buried utilities marked through Tennessee 811
