To Smitty 999: The concepts are simple -- even sexy (doable) in solving salient situations. But have a mental image of the whole project; for, contractors make bundles of bread by working on the fly: "We may as well do this, that, and the other" -- running other pipes and channels into the drain system, adding costs, giving a phony "package."
At 3:17 minutes: "A few thousand dollars" with labor costs for this underground system -- then permits and permission from the province/city to do this. Get the cheaper option.
Mine happens to be right by our front door walkway that has cement. So we have to jump over it. It so annoying, we trip over it bringing in groceries and the kids always trip when playing and it not elderly friendly. I hate it. I don’t know what else to do. I would have to dig up the cement path to get it under ground. But I’m just a renter so I can’t. One day they will invent something so we can walk on our cement path freely. Thank you for your video.
Hi there, like your video. One question, If I use pvc or corrugated pipe, what do I do at the end of it? Do just leave the open end there underground by itself or do I have to dig out the ground in front of the end opening for the water to go out?
You need to terminate at a pop up emitter or a grate. You need to be mindful to keep a consistent slope on the pipe so you don’t have stagnant water in your line. He has some great videos on how to do a pop up emitter that doesn’t hold water
I appreciate the information. Didn't know the concrete under spout would let water flow back like that. Does the PVC have holes maybe several feet out from house?
Hi Connie! No the PVC is solid pipe all the way out to the front. Once we’ve collected the water, that comes from the roof, we want to keep it and discharge it out at the street. Great question and thanks for your comment! Chuck
Some homes in US do that. I have a rain water drain system, I am assuming that it is connected to storm water drain because I don’t see the end/exit anywhere. It was there when I purchased the home.
I really wish you home maintenance or improvement YTers would share your location or USDA Hardiness zone in all your videos to help your viewers with context. I was with you and following along until you mention burying PVC - which I've read will freeze and crack in cold areas and may be a poor solution for those viewers. I need to be able to interpret these tips appropriately for my area/situation. Thanks for the video.
Man, the USA is huge and has a ton of different climates. Don't be lazy. Figure that sh*t out yourself. He gave you the basis to help you, but you want everything handed to you with zero effort.
Hi there, I'm just wondering with the last option, would it be better to have the inspection port vented? Or let's say that down pipe was at the start of a series of downpipes before the discharge point, would it be necessary to add a vent in at the start or at the end?
My downspout drain is where 2 roof eaves meet, and the amount of water coming down during a heavy rain is incredible. My drain is similar to your "better" configuration, but the water is coming down so quickly, with so much volume, it backflows and spills over where the metal downpipe meets the plastic extension. It seems to me the 90-degree angle of the drain is the problem. Would you agree?
My downspots seem to go into a clay drain tile total of 4 around the foundation. Not sure how deep the drain tile is but soon as there is a good rain my basement foundation leaks towards bottom of foundation wall about 5 ft down from exterior yard. I am thinking of installing the pvc method to get the water away from foundation. Home is 100 years old and didnt want to completedly seal up the clay drain tile as it could serve for other drainage styems in the whole house.
Thank you chuck for these helpful videos. I do have a problem in my yard. I tried to call several people including your office in Raleigh, NC but apparently they don’t service Wilson area. Do you you any one in this area who can help me at a reasonable price. Thank you.
Hey Chuck Great Vide: Q i live in California i have installed downspouts with a catch basin and a swamp pump but in winter when it gets really cold the water in the catch basin freezes any idea what i can do so the water doesn't freeze.
Hey chuck ive been watching a ton of your videos. You guys are extremely helpful. I currently have water in my crawlspace and was planning on installing a french drain with my sump pump i already have installed thanks to you! My question is my crawlspace is split into three sections do i just need to go around the perimeter or do i go around each section?
So what's the ideal solution if you have slab or post footing under the downpipe? I have this situation on my front corner verandah downpipe, just debating how to make it look the least ugly. Leaning towards catch basin, with a downpipe elbow, but I can already foresee kids tripping over it.
We had some crawlspace work down before we moved in and they put eight-foot corrugated pipes at the end of our downspouts. Didn't bury them or anything. They're so ugly!
You forgot the best option, but I forgive you. White, plastic pipe sticking out of the ground on the front of an expensive house looks like cheap garbage. Quite a few companies make steel/ cast iron “ downspout boots” that can be powder coated and eliminate the “ cheap plastic” look of pvc toilet pipe on the front of a house. Check them out I think you will agree with me.
You're the man Chuck! I love these videos.
but do you need a drain basin? If you just run the pipe under ground and bury is there a chance dirt can clog the end of it?
I think ugly is better than flooding. Thank you for the advice
love the cool psychedelic music at the end
Hi Chuck, thank you for all your amazing videos
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience to the community. Bravo!
Chuck, thanks to your videos, I'll be adding a catch basin to the existing French drain at my house with a simple tee connection
👍
To Smitty 999: The concepts are simple -- even sexy (doable) in solving salient situations. But have a mental image of the whole project; for, contractors make bundles of bread by working on the fly: "We may as well do this, that, and the other" -- running other pipes and channels into the drain system, adding costs, giving a phony "package."
At 3:17 minutes: "A few thousand dollars" with labor costs for this underground system -- then permits and permission from the province/city to do this.
Get the cheaper option.
If you need permission to do this, you should move 😆
@@joelc9329, I hear you. But you can't dig up the ground if you don't know what's below.
This is why permission is priceless.
great tips, thanks Chuck
Helpful video for a new home owner
I really appreciate all of your videos- thank you!
Mine happens to be right by our front door walkway that has cement. So we have to jump over it. It so annoying, we trip over it bringing in groceries and the kids always trip when playing and it not elderly friendly. I hate it. I don’t know what else to do. I would have to dig up the cement path to get it under ground. But I’m just a renter so I can’t. One day they will invent something so we can walk on our cement path freely. Thank you for your video.
Great video, thanks for the information!
Hi there, like your video. One question, If I use pvc or corrugated pipe, what do I do at the end of it? Do just leave the open end there underground by itself or do I have to dig out the ground in front of the end opening for the water to go out?
You need to terminate at a pop up emitter or a grate. You need to be mindful to keep a consistent slope on the pipe so you don’t have stagnant water in your line. He has some great videos on how to do a pop up emitter that doesn’t hold water
Good information, I went to the store and bought several Rain Gutter Downspout Extensions
You are right, I have to move them every time I mow the yard
Nice!!!
Great video, positive and helpful! Curious about how you would recommend adding a leaf catch to this kind of system?
I appreciate the information. Didn't know the concrete under spout would let water flow back like that. Does the PVC have holes maybe several feet out from house?
Hi Connie! No the PVC is solid pipe all the way out to the front. Once we’ve collected the water, that comes from the roof, we want to keep it and discharge it out at the street.
Great question and thanks for your comment!
Chuck
Thank you. I never knew about these!
What if it’s on side of house ? With just 5-10 feet between 2 houses? Which downspouts better?
In Australia most down pipes are always connected to the stormwater system or runs into a charged rainwater tank system
Some homes in US do that.
I have a rain water drain system, I am assuming that it is connected to storm water drain because I don’t see the end/exit anywhere.
It was there when I purchased the home.
Eye "soar" LOL! 😆
Thank yo so much. Im telling my kids about you in the future
I am really surprised that so much water is entering the crawl space.
Does this home have concrete foundation?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Chuck. 😊🌎✨
Do you have any recommendations on going around electrical/propane/well lines to tie front and back downspouts together
Can a leaking downspout cause flooded basement
I really wish you home maintenance or improvement YTers would share your location or USDA Hardiness zone in all your videos to help your viewers with context. I was with you and following along until you mention burying PVC - which I've read will freeze and crack in cold areas and may be a poor solution for those viewers. I need to be able to interpret these tips appropriately for my area/situation.
Thanks for the video.
Man, the USA is huge and has a ton of different climates. Don't be lazy. Figure that sh*t out yourself. He gave you the basis to help you, but you want everything handed to you with zero effort.
I can do this chuck
Drain out into the street with a pvc pipe? What if there’s a sidewalk
You are the best
Hi there, I'm just wondering with the last option, would it be better to have the inspection port vented? Or let's say that down pipe was at the start of a series of downpipes before the discharge point, would it be necessary to add a vent in at the start or at the end?
My downspout drain is where 2 roof eaves meet, and the amount of water coming down during a heavy rain is incredible. My drain is similar to your "better" configuration, but the water is coming down so quickly, with so much volume, it backflows and spills over where the metal downpipe meets the plastic extension. It seems to me the 90-degree angle of the drain is the problem. Would you agree?
45 it
My downspots seem to go into a clay drain tile total of 4 around the foundation. Not sure how deep the drain tile is but soon as there is a good rain my basement foundation leaks towards bottom of foundation wall about 5 ft down from exterior yard. I am thinking of installing the pvc method to get the water away from foundation. Home is 100 years old and didnt want to completedly seal up the clay drain tile as it could serve for other drainage styems in the whole house.
Thank you chuck for these helpful videos. I do have a problem in my yard. I tried to call several people including your office in Raleigh, NC but apparently they don’t service Wilson area. Do you you any one in this area who can help me at a reasonable price. Thank you.
Just make sure youre using schedule 40 PVC.
What if I live in the country and the street is far from my house?
How many times do you ask
Hey Chuck Great Vide: Q i live in California i have installed downspouts with a catch basin and a swamp pump but in winter when it gets really cold the water in the catch basin freezes any idea what i can do so the water doesn't freeze.
@@cammellosaudita1376 WHAT.
@@cammellosaudita1376 Thank you i didn't no what that was so i google it now i no what it is .
You forgot about simply using downspout pipe as an extension. They can quickly flip up and down when cutting the grass and look much better
Hey chuck ive been watching a ton of your videos. You guys are extremely helpful. I currently have water in my crawlspace and was planning on installing a french drain with my sump pump i already have installed thanks to you! My question is my crawlspace is split into three sections do i just need to go around the perimeter or do i go around each section?
To Taylor: Check where the water is coming from -- and accommodate the area.
If the water in the crawl space is coming from a high water table, then you will need excavation.
PVC is not UV resistant so over time, it will deteriorate...
So what's the ideal solution if you have slab or post footing under the downpipe? I have this situation on my front corner verandah downpipe, just debating how to make it look the least ugly. Leaning towards catch basin, with a downpipe elbow, but I can already foresee kids tripping over it.
Home Johnny Depp Oh? 😂😂😂😂 never heard anyone any home depp-oh lol
We had some crawlspace work down before we moved in and they put eight-foot corrugated pipes at the end of our downspouts. Didn't bury them or anything. They're so ugly!
You forgot the best option, but I forgive you. White, plastic pipe sticking out of the ground on the front of an expensive house looks like cheap garbage. Quite a few companies make steel/ cast iron “ downspout boots” that can be powder coated and eliminate the “ cheap plastic” look of pvc toilet pipe on the front of a house. Check them out I think you will agree with me.
You can paint PVC as well. PVC painted the same color as the foundation wall wouldn’t stick out much at all.
It's called putting plants and landscaping.
Ugly is fine, quotes are 2 to 3 thousand for a suburban house.
😅😅 get that payment
Bet your communications service lines are shallow enough to get hit.
Home deppo
ZLol
The installation that I have is the ugly
*EyeSORE! Not eye SOAR. Just saying.
It only takes a few hours to install. Ok bye
If you don’t have concrete, shouldn’t take long.
What if I live in the country and the street is far from my house?
What if I live in the country and the street is far from my house?
Send to pop up 20 feet away