The French drain is one of the most common and effective drainage systems. This subsurface drainage system is effective at dispersing and redirecting overflow issues.
Essential factors include slope shape (uniform, convex, concave), slope gradient, slope length, stream discharge characteristics (e.g., braided, dendritic), depth to bedrock, bedrock characteristics (e.g., fractured, hardness, bedding), soil texture and permeability, and bedrock characteristics (e.g., cracked, hardness, bedding).
Drains' design, construction, and maintenance should facilitate the rapid removal of effluent from a building without fouling, deposition of solids, or clogging. They should be equipped with ample, easily accessible clean-outs or access chambers so that pipes can be cleaned without difficulty.
A drainage system is a network of drains, pipelines, and other structures designed to remove excess water from a property. You can prevent water accumulation and the resulting damage by installing a drainage system in your residence or business.