Are all yard drainage systems in Dallas Fort Worth French drains?
It amazes me that most people refer to ALL drainage systems they see in their yard as a French drain. However, this is usually not the case. A French drain system is most commonly constructed as a trench covered with filter-protected gravel containing a perforated pipe that absorbs extremely slow moving water from surrounding saturated soils. Both shallow and deep French drains are used on many North Texas properties to mitigate many issues.
What is Shallow French Drain Installation?
Shallow French Drain Installation – Dallas Fort Worth
A shallow French drain is most commonly used to rapidly dry soggy soils in flat yards that have little elevation change. By constructing shallow French drains in strategically placed locations, soils can dry more quickly while returning the landscape to usable space.