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What is a french drain and how does it work

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

I am asked this question almost every day by someone. What is a french drain and how does it work? A french drain is a hand excavated groundwater removal system that starts with the hand excavation of a gravity flow aquaduct with straight sides and a flat hard bottom. (more…)

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7 reasons to specify hand excavated french drains

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

A question often asked is: why are french drains important? In this article I will touch on some of the most important reasons why french drain installation should be a top priority for the health of your home and some specifics with respect to the engineering and materials used in french drain installation. (more…)

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