Wet yard? We can help!

When it rains, water will drain to the bottom of the trench. We put gravel in so that water can go straight to the bottom and into the pipes. Professionals fill the trench with gravel instead of dirt for two reasons.

Firstly, dirt prevents the water from flowing to the bottom.

Secondly, it also clogs the pipes. When the water goes to the bottom, it will start to fill the trench and rise until it enters the pipes through the perforations.

Next, the perforated PVC pipes will divert water into the solid pipes that will take it to its final destination. Since the French drain system is always at a downward slope, the water will follow the slope and run off into the proper area.