One of the most common drainage problems that I encounter throughout the year is poor rain drain discharges and gutter systems running water into crawlspaces or basements. The homes built before the 1970’s-80’s seldom have adequate rain drain discharge systems connected to the gutters to vent the roof water. To make matters even worse the homes seldom had french drains installed. Many of these homes have suffered with poor drainage for decades as a result. (more…)
Archive for November, 2007
Rain drain discharges that vent roof water properly
Friday, November 30th, 2007Dry basement or crawlspace is a great christmas present
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Give yourself a great present this year for christmas. French drains. What do you think? No water in your basement or crawlspace is a very practical present with real value. Wouldn’t you agree? Too practical? Lacks soul? You would rather go to the Hawaiian Islands? I don’t think so. I can’t believe that. The warm feeling that comes over a person cozy in the knowledge that their home is being protected from flooding rainwater is a great present for anyone. It is timeless.
A french drain makes a wonderful present to give to a spouse or signigicant other as well, or that child with the bedroom in the basement that always gets wet when it rains hard or when the snow melts in the spring.
O.K. maybe that’s a stretch, huh? You don’t feel the love there?
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Backhoe home drainage ploy examined
Thursday, November 29th, 2007I mentioned this backhoe excavation concept in the beginning of this e-book, but further examination is needed on this subject.
I recently had a discussion with a homeowner who said, “quite honestly, I am talking to many contractors about my home drainage problem, and one particular fellow wants to dig the entire foundation down to the foundation footing right against the wall with his backhoe, for many feet away from the foundaiton, what is your opinion of that method”? (more…)
Install hand excavated french drains even if you think it is too late
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007Well now, the holidays are upon us. Another year has almost come and gone. Hand excavated french drains may have been on your mind this year. Many of us have had a year without groundwater in our basements and crawlspaces. Many homeowners have not been so lucky. A look at my phone log shows hundreds of calls on groundwater drainage issues this year. (more…)
Installing hand excavated french drains around your home and yard
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Hand excavated french drain installation shows sound judgement on your part that pays off in monetary terms as well as providing you with comfort and pride in your home. The installation of hand excavated french drains also pays off when you sell the home. When installing hand excavated french drains becomes a priority, read this blog on hand excavated french drain installation and learn what divides the best from the better in terms of methods and results. (more…)
Hand excavated french drains worth the time and effort
Thursday, November 8th, 2007When fear and loathing have set in, and the winter doledrums are about to make you crazy because you know the winter rains are causing groundwater to accumulate in your basement or crawlspace, do not despair. You can turn your water problem around with properly engineered hand excavated french drains. (more…)
Wait for the top level home drainage contractor in your area
Friday, November 2nd, 2007When confronted by home drainage contractors that say they understand and practice the most effective methods of french drain construction, arm yourself with knowledge of their proposed systems. Make them explain their french drain work in detail. Ask them questions that you find within this drainage blog on french drains. Within this blog on drainage you will find comprehensive information on groundwater removal and various drainage techniques gleaned from decades of experience with french drain construction in America and Europe by two families still constructing french drains as their business.
A very good friend of mine and myself both own drainage companies and have a combined knowledge dealing with the subject of over 50 years. That’s alot of french drain construction.
