A perimeter drain or weeping tile is a plastic or pvc perforated pipe which is installed underground around the perimeter of your house.
Perimeter drain tile installation.
This article defines gives specifications for and discusses types of interior perimeter drain or french drain methods for stopping or preventing wet basements and crawl spaces.
Ensure the drainage tube is on a decline to ensure water runs away from the home and does not become an entrance.
Foundation drainage installation and troubleshooting.
Perforated pipe can be installed on level ground.
When should drain tile be installed.
We describe the basic types of exterior and interior foundation drainage and de watering systems for homes.
A french drain also called a weeping tile drain tile perimeter drain or sub surface drain is a common basement waterproofing solution.
Drain tile pipes work best when placed alongside a foundation footing instead of on top of the footing.
Cover the drainage tube with.
Now install the 4 perforated pipe around the whole perimeter of the foundation.
Use a solid 4 pvc tee to connect the ends of the perforated pipe.
Cover the filter fabric with a 3 4 layer of crushed stone.
In new construction install the drain tile immediately after the footing forms are removed.
Wet basement prevention cure a guide to preventing.
By placing the pipe alongside the footing you lower the water table below your basement floor another 6 8 inches.