http://www.raftertales.com/home-garden/landscaping/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/ Do it yourself home improvement ideas, photos, videos, articles, and step by step guides for decorating, interior design, landscaping, remodeling projects & more! Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:05:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.raftertales.com/home-garden/landscaping/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-1718 erik Sun, 03 May 2009 16:49:43 +0000 http://www.raftertales.com/home-improvement/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/#comment-1718 my lawn is solped into my home. i am receiving water in my basement. should i install my french drain up against my house or beyond 6 feet away from block? i have heard both my lawn is solped into my home. i am receiving water in my basement. should i install my french drain up against my house or beyond 6 feet away from block? i have heard both

]]> http://www.raftertales.com/home-garden/landscaping/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-1664 Rafter Tales Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:42:43 +0000 http://www.raftertales.com/home-improvement/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/#comment-1664 Hi Dwight. Well, I haven't found any specific information about increasing depth when installing a french drain in a very cold climate. I would think that the material you use for your drain pipe could be a factor but I'd check with experts in your area to see what the "local wisdom" is before installing your french drain. Good luck! Hi Dwight. Well, I haven’t found any specific information about increasing depth when installing a french drain in a very cold climate. I would think that the material you use for your drain pipe could be a factor but I’d check with experts in your area to see what the “local wisdom” is before installing your french drain. Good luck!

]]> http://www.raftertales.com/home-garden/landscaping/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-1663 Dwight G Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:09:06 +0000 http://www.raftertales.com/home-improvement/french-drains-can-solve-drainage-problems/#comment-1663 Does a french drain need to be deeper in colder climates to prevent freezing? I've been told I should route heat tape into the drain pipe to prevent winter freeze, and to allow snowmelt runoff? Is this true? Does a french drain need to be deeper in colder climates to prevent freezing? I’ve been told I should route heat tape into the drain pipe to prevent winter freeze, and to allow snowmelt runoff? Is this true?

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