That s a blind inlet guys.
Connecting gutters to french drain.
This thing s never gonna go anywhere.
That causes the debris to fall onto the grate while the water goes into the french drain.
In this french drain tips video i cover some common mistakes made when installing drainage lines for gutter downspouts.
Slip the sock over the connection.
Lay the connected pipe structure in the trench on top of the layer of crushed stone and make sure the drainage holes in the perforated pipe are pointed downwards.
Building a french drain.
Snap the downspout tube into the main drain line.
We always isolate and separate the roof water from the french drain system.
This structure can be attached to your downspouts and will work seamlessly with your existing gutters.
Dig trenches for drainage pipe.
Once the tubing is in place cover it with at least 3 in.
A tv show suggested that instead of the pvc endcap the entrance to the french drain should be a catch basin with a grate and there should be an air gap between the downspout and the grate.
All right so while marcello takes care of the strap on the gutter downspouts and trust me guys when you go to these jobs not all the gutter systems are in the best condition.
Can a french drain take in gutter downspout water.
Often when installing new drainage sy.
So this is solid it s all solid and this is a downspout run and that s just going to be in the french drain system.
Connection bound teens packing the dirt on it for him to keep it in place.
That s what a blind inlet looks like before the stone is put in it.
Use a y fitting to make the connection.
The easiest way to dig the path of the drain is to.
Attach the drainage pop up emitter.
Gutter drains connecting to foundation drains.
Rain gutters are one of the best defenses for protecting your home from water damage.
Assemble and place the catch basin.
Before digging call 811 to have utility lines marked.