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.
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by joppa520
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"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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by joppa520
Regards, tom
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