Timeline for French Drain: Why do I need 3" of rock bedding beneath the pipe?

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Jan 23, 2022 at 10:42	comment	added	Stilez		Sorry, website doesn't let UK visitors see that page. But solid is probably better from sound of it. If its flexible, how can you be sure of correct slope at all points, and as the ground settles over the years it won't sag in places. So i wouldn't use a flexible pipe for this, at all. Buy a solid pipe and cut slots yourself if needed,if you can't find a precut one. (For reference if cutting yourself, slots are maybe 3-5mm (1/8 - 3/16 inch) wide)
Jan 22, 2022 at 21:28	comment	added	M -		Thank you for the detailed advice! I hadn’t considered using a slotted pipe, it does seem better than simple holes. I found a corrugated pipe with 8 slots here, do you think this would perform better than a solid PVC pipe?
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