I have finally figured it out... I need to have a solid pipe that empties onto my lawn. Now that I figured that out, I have a concern about water draining during a winter thaw as a result of the sun, not higher temperatures. I need to put an extension onto the bottom of the downspout that...
I'm having problems with water seepage into my basement due to poor water management. I have a sidewalk around the house, and my original downspouts went into an under ground tile drainage system. The city blocked access, so now the water has no good place to go. I'm considering putting an...
Thanks for all the feedback. Let me clarify my proposed project. I am proposing to run rain water from my roof of approx. 600 SqFt, through the existing gutter/downspout, into a solid 4" plastic hose(from the end of the down spout five feet to the beginning of a French drain or ‘dry well’...
thanks for all the wonderful responses. two more question before I answer some questions: about 600 SqFt of roof area will spill into my proposed French drain; how long do I need a 4" OD hose to absorb a very heavy rainfall? If I chose to discharge to a surface retention area where it can soak...
I have a concern that my newly installed french drain will get damaged by winter thaw and freeze cycles. My house downspouts are connected to a French drain and I've got concerns that the snow/ice in the gutters will cause problems in the French drain during winter. I live in SE Michigan. Do I...
