French Drain Installation Near Foundation
A shallow French drain can easily be a DIY project. However, extreme caution must be taken when placing French drains within fifteen feet of a house. This close proximity may require the composition of the French drain to be altered to avoid inadvertent foundation movement and damage to the house. As a precaution, consulting a licensed engineer for proper design should be considered to avoid costly mistakes.
What is Deep French Drain Installation?
A deep French drain is most commonly used in Dallas Fort Worth to reduce moisture migration beneath the earth’s surface — a common cause of foundation damage. The depth of a deep French drain necessary to mitigate such movement is site specific and influenced by many variables including but not limited to soil composition, topography, landscape, historical movement of the house being protected and the design and construction of the foundation system of the house.
A licensed engineer experienced in soil mechanics and foundation problems should almost always be involved in the design of a deep French drain to ensure minimal risk and optimum results to the future structural performance of the house.