Decatur, AL – Tips for Installing French Drains – Crawl Space Repair Tips

Homeowners do not always need French drains in their crawl space. Generally, French drains are installed in crawl spaces located near lakes or other bodies of water and at homes prone to flooding. If you think French drains in Denver can benefit your property, the following installation tips can be useful.

• • Install the French drain around the entire crawl space. This will take care of problems now and potential problems in the future. Drains installed in a partial area of the crawl space may allow gutter water inside or create other pathways for water to enter the area.
  • Whilst the French drain should be installed around the entire crawl space, it must also be installed near the surface. In a finished basement, a French drain should be installed at the footer and buried deep into the ground. The exact opposite is true when French drains are installed in the crawl space.
  • Always weigh down piping that’s covered with styrofoam aggregate since it can otherwise float away.
  • Don’t forget the importance of installing a sump pump in your crawl space. It comes into effect during heavy rains and flooding. Install the sump pump into a basin that allows moisture inside.
  • Install a vapor barrier in the crawl space. A vapor barrier helps seal out moisture and prevent vapor build-up in the enclosed space.

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