My Dad was with the Army Corps Of Engineers for many years and did drainage systems for air bases and other military installations in the U.S. . When he retired , I soaked up his vast knowledge and expertise in this area . A perfectly level runway and standing water are a recipe for disaster !!! Your TIME- TESTED SOLUTIONS on your videos just reinforce what my dad taught me and as a bonus for me , I can learn NEW WAYS of handling drainage problems and NEW PRODUCTS that are available to the PRO / DIYer for Permanent and Professional results !!! Thanks , B&A ,Ocean City , Maryland .
I have occasional jobs draining residential properties . Joshua , I have dreams of doing this for living and have a great crew who know what to do even before I ask , AND THEN I WAKE UP . Nice comment and I can totally relate !!! Thanks B&A .
@@thomasmorrison3279 yeah if you wanna replace them in 2 years. French drains you don’t wanna hand dig or trench. Sounds like you don’t know what your talking about.
love the plywood...tells a lot about your business practices. Live in So Cal. Only get 14" of rain per year, but when it rains it happens all with a few weeks. wish you were out here---
Two questions: When would a DIY homeowner decide to do a quad pack versus the other type of French drains you have so nicely shown (with 1.5" round rock)? And, what size and type of rock do you use with the quad pack? Thank you for all of your videos, they are fantastic!
totally disagree with you mate. in my line of work i get payed hourly. so it pays to work harder then smarter. really expand those hours. get payed more. enjoy life
@@tonesgaming1012 I too use gardening tools for physical fitness as it's a full body workout that accomplishes double what can be produced in a GYM. I also have relatives who will die with artificial spine parts & fake knees, so I prefer machines when using my body for others. An older friend of mine just bought a $24k shoulder for his wife b/c the blood supply in those bone breaks don't heal well.
@@SlackerU if you prefer exercising with gardening tools that's fine with me. All I'm saying is that more hours at work is good cause it pays those bills
@@benh4222 in my life there have been rough times, and I've had to sacrifice so much just to make enze meat. Its not healthy I know, but you have to do anything to survive.
Greetings from Ocean City , Maryland ! I am in full agreement !! Here on the Atlantic Ocean , literally just feet above sea level , 90% of properties drain into tributaries or directly into tidal plains and back bays . I have successfully drained a number of residential properties of " standing water " using my dads time-tested usage of the FRENCH DRAIN , DRAIN FIELDS , PROPER DRAINAGE PIPE AND SYSTEM PLACEMENT SETUP . The list goes on as to properly install a drainage system that makes the neighbors a bit dumbfounded as to how it was successfully completed ! I love the FRENCH DRAIN MANS CHANNEL and I learn something every time I view their videos ! They cover everything !!! I enjoyed your comment . Thanks , B&A .
@@boehmassociates8714 I've been told I have one of the wettest yards in the area. I live in Charles County, Maryland. Do you know of a contractor that will do quality work like the FDM?
Hello Robert . I am not sure whether you intended you post to come to my e-mail or not , so I hope I can answer your question . I live in Ocean City , Maryland and trust me between the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastal bays and tributaries , there are continuous yard / property drainage issues . Needless to say , being slightly above sea level , it affects the entire DELMARVA region . Living in Charles County and ( if you ) live near the Potomac , that my play a part in your " wettest yard ". To be honest with you , I do not know of any contractors in your area . The only thing I could recommend is to find a reputable landscape company with a B.B.B. RATING . I hope this was helpful . Thank you , B&A .
Hello Robert , I just spent some time replying to your post and then I pushed a wrong button and it went all away . Here I go again . Greetings from Ocean City , Maryland . Living here in this area , most yards / properties have some type of drainage issue . Being directly affected by the Atlantic Ocean , tidal back bays and tributaries , there is no shortage of standing ground water , especially after significant rainfall . Needless to say , the entire Del-Mar-Va region is subject to standing ground water . When you say " Wettest " , I can relate !!! In Charles County , ( if you ) live near the Potomac River , that may some how contribute to your drainage issue . My recommendation is that you get several estimates from a reliable landscape company in your area with a B.B.B. verification . I find the FDM channel to be a wealth of good information and if you decide to do the job yourself I am sure they would be happy to give you guidance along the way . I finished a job a few months ago and I only was able to post just 2 videos of the property before I did the work on my channel . I hope this was helpful . Thank you, B&A .
Another fantastic video !! I am new to your channel and my go- to for any problems that I may encounter on any future projects that I will schedule . Great crew !!!
I live in Melbourne, Florida, on a property where 3 sides of neighbors around us are higher elevation. When it rains, we get all the water runoff from surrounding neighbors. We have no drainage ditch to get rid of rain water flooding and when big storms come, we have massive flooding throughout the 3 acre property. We have approached the city and so far no one will help with lack of drainage for me and other neighbors. How do we tackle this? Do you have videos on something like this? Do you offer consultations? We need help bigtime. thanks, we are big fans of your videos.
Another great video. The trench looks to fit 2 of the 4 inch pipe width wise on the very bottom. Is the the trench about 8 inches wide or is fabric hiding the extra width of the trench? Also how many inches deep do you like the stone? Lastly how thick is the sod cut off? Thanks for helping.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN so if my trench is 385'÷30 = 12.83 cubic yards = how many tons? Think I found it www.thecalculatorsite.com/conversions/common/cubic-yards-tons.php says 18.19 tons for 385' trench at 12.83 yards 3/4 to 2" to stone. Does that sound right?
why not tie in gutter run off into blue pipes? if i were to add a sump pump to this system do i still need quad pack of blue pipes and gold, or can i use less pipes cuz of sump pump.......?
How do you know if you are getting proper depth and pitch? This seems to be the part that I cannot seem to grasp. I would hire you, but I am too far away. Can you do a video on this???
How do you address auto/truck/tractor traffic over a drain like this, with gravel only over the top? Obviously this is not designed for such a job, but I have to drain along the edge of a gravel farm road and would like to put a ‘T’ into the barn gravel parking area to drain it better. Everything else would sheet off the gravel down to my long drain which will daylight into a ditch about 200ft away. But simply topping my trench even with a few corrugated/fenestrated pipe, I’m afraid the trench will simply crush. Is this the place you would use double wall fenestrated? Also, when ordering gravel, what is the small round ‘river rock’ called? I’m used to ordering crushed for surface locking.
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You made the comment that the more water you can push through the blue lines the less debris will accumulate which makes since but then you decided not to run the gutter drain through the blue lines but instead a separate gold line, wouldn't running the gutter run off with proper gutter guards in place make for more water flow through the blue lines establishing less debris over time? In fact you later mention that in doing so would be a "no-no" but didn't explain why. Would be interested in your reasoning why not since it would seem that pushing more water flow through the blue lines would decrease the amount of debris like you also mentioned.
FRENCH DRAIN MAN oh ok, I just don’t understand what Octane or High Octane has to do with drain pipes? Is it just a gimmick word to make it sound better than other types of pipe? Like how some people think High Octane fuel is better for their car than regular gas? Coincidentally I only use high octane gas in my car.
I see that you leave your equipment running, even if you are not currently using it. The new thing for cars, now a days, at Red lights, is to have the engine shut down to save gas. Then, the car starts back up and takes off. What people do not realize is that they they are saving gas money, while burning out their starter motors and burning out Thier engines. The hardest time for an engine is start up. And that goes probably double if you have a super or turbo charger...
I want to do it myself but I am afraid I am 63 year old. The people here ripped people off can u give me a contractor over here or do u come this far to do work
@@anonymousgeorge4321 2% doesn't seem enough for corrugated pipe as it will have sag points ( corrugated pipe is not self-cleaning especially if it isn't sloped enough, you end up with the 2-3 meter mud snakes you can just pull out in one piece )
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My Dad was with the Army Corps Of Engineers for many years and did drainage systems for air bases and other military installations in the U.S. . When he retired , I soaked up his vast knowledge and expertise in this area . A perfectly level runway and standing water are a recipe for disaster !!! Your TIME- TESTED SOLUTIONS on your videos just reinforce what my dad taught me and as a bonus for me , I can learn NEW WAYS of handling drainage problems and NEW PRODUCTS that are available to the PRO / DIYer for Permanent and Professional results !!! Thanks , B&A ,Ocean City , Maryland .
Great video. I love the way you recognize and show appreciation for your employees.Very professional quality workmanship.
Greetings from Ocean City , Maryland . Hello Mike , I really appreciate and totally understand your awesome comment !!!
I don't need a drain but your videos make me want to have one. Great stuff.....
I have occasional jobs draining residential properties . Joshua , I have dreams of doing this for living and have a great crew who know what to do even before I ask , AND THEN I WAKE UP . Nice comment and I can totally relate !!! Thanks B&A .
@@thomasmorrison3279 yeah if you wanna replace them in 2 years. French drains you don’t wanna hand dig or trench. Sounds like you don’t know what your talking about.
Great work! There are so few professionals out there that actually CARE and TAKE PRIDE in their work.
Very professional always perfectly restored the yard to pre installed form
love the plywood...tells a lot about your business practices. Live in So Cal. Only get 14" of rain per year, but when it rains it happens all with a few weeks. wish you were out here---
Two questions: When would a DIY homeowner decide to do a quad pack versus the other type of French drains you have so nicely shown (with 1.5" round rock)? And, what size and type of rock do you use with the quad pack? Thank you for all of your videos, they are fantastic!
If a home owner gets too deep, fill the trench with more pipe. It has to be at least 16 inches deep for a quad pack.
10/10, machine operators. Work smart, not hard.
totally disagree with you mate. in my line of work i get payed hourly. so it pays to work harder then smarter. really expand those hours. get payed more. enjoy life
@@tonesgaming1012 I too use gardening tools for physical fitness as it's a full body workout that accomplishes double what can be produced in a GYM. I also have relatives who will die with artificial spine parts & fake knees, so I prefer machines when using my body for others. An older friend of mine just bought a $24k shoulder for his wife b/c the blood supply in those bone breaks don't heal well.
@@SlackerU if you prefer exercising with gardening tools that's fine with me. All I'm saying is that more hours at work is good cause it pays those bills
@@benh4222 in my life there have been rough times, and I've had to sacrifice so much just to make enze meat. Its not healthy I know, but you have to do anything to survive.
Your team rocks!
Man Im in such need of a professional like yourself. Here in South Carolina unfortunately.
So am I and after today’s heavy rainfall I would love to know if there was a company available we could use.
Greetings from Ocean City , Maryland ! I am in full agreement !! Here on the Atlantic Ocean , literally just feet above sea level , 90% of properties drain into tributaries or directly into tidal plains and back bays . I have successfully drained a number of residential properties of " standing water " using my dads time-tested usage of the FRENCH DRAIN , DRAIN FIELDS , PROPER DRAINAGE PIPE AND SYSTEM PLACEMENT SETUP . The list goes on as to properly install a drainage system that makes the neighbors a bit dumbfounded as to how it was successfully completed ! I love the FRENCH DRAIN MANS CHANNEL and I learn something every time I view their videos ! They cover everything !!! I enjoyed your comment . Thanks , B&A .
@@boehmassociates8714 I've been told I have one of the wettest yards in the area. I live in Charles County, Maryland. Do you know of a contractor that will do quality work like the FDM?
Hello Robert . I am not sure whether you intended you post to come to my e-mail or not , so I hope I can answer your question . I live in Ocean City , Maryland and trust me between the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastal bays and tributaries , there are continuous yard / property drainage issues . Needless to say , being slightly above sea level , it affects the entire DELMARVA region . Living in Charles County and ( if you ) live near the Potomac , that my play a part in your " wettest yard ". To be honest with you , I do not know of any contractors in your area . The only thing I could recommend is to find a reputable landscape company with a B.B.B. RATING . I hope this was helpful . Thank you , B&A .
Hello Robert , I just spent some time replying to your post and then I pushed a wrong button and it went all away . Here I go again . Greetings from Ocean City , Maryland . Living here in this area , most yards / properties have some type of drainage issue . Being directly affected by the Atlantic Ocean , tidal back bays and tributaries , there is no shortage of standing ground water , especially after significant rainfall . Needless to say , the entire Del-Mar-Va region is subject to standing ground water . When you say " Wettest " , I can relate !!! In Charles County , ( if you ) live near the Potomac River , that may some how contribute to your drainage issue . My recommendation is that you get several estimates from a reliable landscape company in your area with a B.B.B. verification . I find the FDM channel to be a wealth of good information and if you decide to do the job yourself I am sure they would be happy to give you guidance along the way . I finished a job a few months ago and I only was able to post just 2 videos of the property before I did the work on my channel . I hope this was helpful . Thank you, B&A .
Another fantastic video !! I am new to your channel and my go- to for any problems that I may encounter on any future projects that I will schedule . Great crew !!!
I love it!
I live in Melbourne, Florida, on a property where 3 sides of neighbors around us are higher elevation. When it rains, we get all the water runoff from surrounding neighbors. We have no drainage ditch to get rid of rain water flooding and when big storms come, we have massive flooding throughout the 3 acre property. We have approached the city and so far no one will help with lack of drainage for me and other neighbors. How do we tackle this? Do you have videos on something like this? Do you offer consultations? We need help bigtime. thanks, we are big fans of your videos.
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what do you use to cut the squares of grass so clean and neat?
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I wish you guys were out in CT. I don't trust other contractors to do the work after watching your videos.
Another great video. The trench looks to fit 2 of the 4 inch pipe width wise on the very bottom. Is the the trench about 8 inches wide or is fabric hiding the extra width of the trench? Also how many inches deep do you like the stone? Lastly how thick is the sod cut off? Thanks for helping.
16"x16" for Quad Pack
I do need a drain because water build up to the front of my house. Do u come out to the Poconos summit PA 18346 and get an estimate
Scott, how much water(by feet) can you grab on each side of the trench with one 8slot?...at what point do i consider a grid?. Ty
What to do when there is no place to daylight to or tap into. Can you use pop ups for a french drain?
dude is obsessed with those inlets
Hello, in this demo is it critical that you add pitch for this quad pack to carry to the discharge shown? Thanks, Dave
@D Rice
No it's the Best setup when you have no slope.
How do you calculate stone for quad pack? 14" wide x 16" deep volume of 4tubes has to be subtracted? Formula? Or online calculator?
@J forever
About a yard for 30 linear ft.
Never exactly the same give or take.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN so if my trench is 385'÷30 = 12.83 cubic yards = how many tons? Think I found it www.thecalculatorsite.com/conversions/common/cubic-yards-tons.php says 18.19 tons for 385' trench at 12.83 yards 3/4 to 2" to stone. Does that sound right?
why not tie in gutter run off into blue pipes? if i were to add a sump pump to this system do i still need quad pack of blue pipes and gold, or can i use less pipes cuz of sump pump.......?
Do you have any recommendations for French drain companies that use your product in central NJ?
How wide and deep is the trench you dig for the Quad pack?
@William
14 " x 14" trench
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN why such a deep? there is norm for Michigan dont you? deep needs to be about 42"???
How do you know if you are getting proper depth and pitch? This seems to be the part that I cannot seem to grasp. I would hire you, but I am too far away. Can you do a video on this???
How do you address auto/truck/tractor traffic over a drain like this, with gravel only over the top?
Obviously this is not designed for such a job, but I have to drain along the edge of a gravel farm road and would like to put a ‘T’ into the barn gravel parking area to drain it better. Everything else would sheet off the gravel down to my long drain which will daylight into a ditch about 200ft away. But simply topping my trench even with a few corrugated/fenestrated pipe, I’m afraid the trench will simply crush. Is this the place you would use double wall fenestrated?
Also, when ordering gravel, what is the small round ‘river rock’ called? I’m used to ordering crushed for surface locking.
What is the cost ?
we use 3 in a half inch cobblestone rock
are you still able aerate your lawn with the quad pack that close to the surface
@Steve
I have a extensive background in horticulture. Only bentgrass needs aeration save your money it's a rip off.
Thank you for commenting.
Why not dump the downspout water into the French drain pipes?
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I don’t get what is this black square radiant energy is about? Do I need to put them on fabric and leave them uncovered? Where can I buy them?
@ D B
You can purchase them at frenchdrainman.com
I have the same question. So this sure directly on the burrito wrap?
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You made the comment that the more water you can push through the blue lines the less debris will accumulate which makes since but then you decided not to run the gutter drain through the blue lines but instead a separate gold line, wouldn't running the gutter run off with proper gutter guards in place make for more water flow through the blue lines establishing less debris over time? In fact you later mention that in doing so would be a "no-no" but didn't explain why. Would be interested in your reasoning why not since it would seem that pushing more water flow through the blue lines would decrease the amount of debris like you also mentioned.
There is so much debris that comes off the roof you're not catching all the roof pollution.
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What is a balance tube. ?
If one trench fills faster there is a line connection between 2 trench to keep water level in the system equal in all trench.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you, your videos are very educational and satisfying. Do you do basement waterproofing as well ?
We Put in basement dewatering systems
Why do you say high octane? What do you think that means?
The Blue Pipe 💙 has a name ......HIGH OCTANE
FRENCH DRAIN MAN oh ok, I just don’t understand what Octane or High Octane has to do with drain pipes? Is it just a gimmick word to make it sound better than other types of pipe? Like how some people think High Octane fuel is better for their car than regular gas? Coincidentally I only use high octane gas in my car.
I see that you leave your equipment running, even if you are not currently using it.
The new thing for cars, now a days, at Red lights, is to have the engine shut down to save gas. Then, the car starts back up and takes off.
What people do not realize is that they they are saving gas money, while burning out their starter motors and burning out Thier engines. The hardest time for an engine is start up. And that goes probably double if you have a super or turbo charger...
I don't understand the point of tile pipe that's just capped at the end with no discharge
I want to do it myself but I am afraid I am 63 year old. The people here ripped people off can u give me a contractor over here or do u come this far to do work
If pipe is cheaper than rock why not just do a quad pack everytime?
Is this sloped? Or flat?
He said 2% slope.
@@anonymousgeorge4321 2% doesn't seem enough for corrugated pipe as it will have sag points ( corrugated pipe is not self-cleaning especially if it isn't sloped enough, you end up with the 2-3 meter mud snakes you can just pull out in one piece )
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