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WHAT IS A FRENCH DRAIN?/A FRENCH DRAIN EXPLAINED/THE USES OF A FRENCH DRAIN

January 21st, 2013 · No Comments

  It is a well known scientific fact that water always flows downhill by the easiest possible route!   The basic concept of a French drain is a slightly sloped trench filled with round gravel and perforated pipe to divert underground water away from your house.  This is a common drainage system primarily used to prevent […]

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