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Can I build a French drain with old concrete and brick instead of rock?
Can I use old pieces of concrete (broken up cinder block) and old brick instead of rocks in the construction of a French drain?
I'm thinking of building a French drain that leads to a dry well to ...
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How do I create a curved surface drain out of concrete?
I have a barn and a pump house (10x16) structure that are within 3 feet of each other, built in 1910. The barn's foundation is field-stone, mostly exposed on the side of the pump-house. There is a ...
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White solid drain pipe vs black flexible corrugated pipe for a french drain
Which one is preferable if you have a straight line 2 feet deep trench in mostly clay soil?
I'll put either one in a sock with gravel.
There are some roots around the trench so I thought the solid ...
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How should I install a curtain drain in my crawl space?
Since I have wet areas in the crawl space, I have decided to dig a trench at the perimeter of my crawl space to take care of the water. This would also allow me to install rigid foam insulation on ...
