Thanks again! Even without the piezometer, I believe i have a groundwater issue--when i was digging the french drain i hit water at about 2.5' depth. I will install one, but i'm afraid it will look a little like old faithful.
I finished about 1/2 of the 80 foot trench on day 1. When i went...
Thanks. The basement is damp (not unusual in my experience) No leaks though. Both the French drain and the sump outlet pipes are 50+ feet down grade from the house. Roof downspouts drain into leaders that drain 50+ft from the house also. My grade also is adequate, per your suggestions.
How...
I have a water issue with my house--it sits at the base of a large hill and my back yard is very wet. My sump pump runs frequently.
I recently installed a french drain at the base of the hill, approximately 20 feet from my foundation (3ft deep, 4" perforated pvc pipe wrapped with fabric...
I have a similar issue with my house--sits at the base of a large hill and my back yard is very wet. My sump pump runs frequently.
I recently installed a french drain at the base of the hill, approximately 20 feet from my foundation (3ft deep, 4" perforated pvc pipe wrapped with fabric...