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  • Sep 9, 2006, 08:19 PM
    joppa520
    French drains
    Is a french drain part of a plumbing system when a house is built? Does it normally drain to grade (or daylight). How can I determine if there is a clog in the system.
  • Sep 10, 2006, 07:36 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joppa520
    Is a french drain part of a plumbing system when a house is built? Does it normally drain to grade (or daylight). How can I determine if there is a clog in the system.

    No, a french drain,(see image) is installed separately from the plumbing system.
    To learn more about french drains and how to build one click on: http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/howto/...d/frenchdrain/

    "Does it normally drain to grade (or daylight)."
    No, It terminates in a leaching pit back into the soil.

    "How can I determine if there is a clog in the system?

    If you're asking about a clog in a french drain there's nothing to clog up.
    If the ground gets saturated you will see water poolng around the foundation. Regards, Tom
  • Sep 10, 2006, 11:03 AM
    joppa520
    Thanks for the information. I was actually asking about an interior french drain around the inside perimeter of the basement.
  • Sep 10, 2006, 11:31 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joppa520
    Thanks for the information. I was actually asking about an interior french drain around the inside perimeter of the basement.

    Not a good idea leaving all that moisture in your home waiting ,how long, to leach out. Mold, humidity and who knows what else will grow. Rule of thumb. French drains= outside. Sump pumps= inside. Better to keep the moisture and the french drain outside instead of in your house.
    Regards, tom

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