Digging a trench is important to prevent heavy rains from flooding your crawlspace or basement. Most people don’t know about them, but they know when they fail.
This article will determine whether you need to install a French drain or trench for your drainage system. Continue reading!
Why you should not use a French Drain design
The French drain, although very popular is not the same as a trench drainage. French drains only handle groundwater, while trenches are able to handle heavy rainfall. French drainage trenches are only used for underground use. This can be helpful when water seeps into the foundation.
What is a Trench Drain (Drainage Trench? )?
Drainage ditches are gutters that collect rainwater, and then move it away from the house in order to prevent erosion and flooding. You can dig a trench using heavy-duty pipes or a large bore well, depending on how much water you need to divert.
To cover holes dug, landscape fabric can be used. Water-permeable landscape fabric is commonly used to protect gravel while allowing water to flow freely.
You can use landscaping fabric to prevent drainage problems and manage excess water. Rain gardens are a great use for it! Landscape …
