Archive for August, 2008

Sump pumps do not stop groundwater from entering below grade areas

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Always a controversy among confused homeowners with home drainage problems. Which to install, the sump pump or the hand excavated french drain. (more…)

Underground sprinklers near foundation walls cause problems

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

If you live in the Northern hemisphere, it is summer, and the living is easy. Fish are jumpin, you know the rest of the song! As happy homeowners we water our lawns and bask in the sun in our backyards. Lemonade and puffy clouds are on our minds. Birds chirp, and butterflies flitter. We forget about home drainage problems, and those nasty winter rains out of a need for a rest from the tiring thoughts of eventually having to deal with those home drainage issues before the rains and snow comes. (more…)

Know and love the hand excavated french drain

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

To know the hand excavated french drain is to love the french drain. The family will love the environmental and home appreciation benefits that it provides. (more…)