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What Is A French Drain? Jericho, NY Thursday, February 24th, 10:00 PM
What Is The Purpose Of A French Drainage System In Your Home? Jericho, NY

Albertson, United States - February 24, 2022 / A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp. /

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Why Do You Need A French Drain?

It is usually installed to prevent excess groundwater near a building or landscape. This will prevent any water from damaging building foundations and landscapes by draining the water to a distant location. In some cases, you need a French Drain to manage the excess surface water if your land is at a lower elevation than your neighbors.

An effective drainage system is an integral part of an attractive and functional landscape. Lack of proper drainage can cause soil erosion or create water pools. A pool of standing water can also cause the plant roots to rot and form molds or fungus. It also includes a breeding ground for pests and insects that spread harmful diseases to plants and humans.

Installing a French drain in your landscape prevents you from these issues and dangers. It also keeps your landscape beautiful with a different span of life.

How Does A French Drain Work?

When water flows heavily on the surface ground during a storm, it flows down to the lowest point where you have planned and installed the French Drain. The surface water drains into the trench filled with gravel. The gravel layer filters the leaves, dirt, and other debris and allows the water to flow into a perforated pipe which runs along with the areas where water issues were identified.

The collected water in the perforated pipe flows away and drains the excess water that keeps collecting on your landscape. Unlike a typical surface trench, the French Drain collects water from its entire length rather than a single spot.

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Flood Protection

This is one of the best things about French drains. Flooding may wreak havoc in your home at any time. However, homeowners who have installed French drains have nothing to fear. These French drains go a long way in saving you from the damages that come with flooding water, especially for homes built in low areas. French drains help to quickly get rid of standing water and direct it to safer grounds.

Mold Elimination

A leaky basement exposes you to health hazards such as mold infections and other kinds of damages caused by mold. The growth of mold is brought about by excess moisture on various surfaces. If it’s allowed to spread, you should get ready to spend on repairs and maintenance. However, if you install French drains around your home, you can rest assured that the mold problem is solved. Contacting a professional will allow you to find the best solution to the above issues.

Pest Control

Stagnant water is a nuisance to any homeowner. Standing water, especially in dark places, provides a conducive environment for breeding pests and insects such as mosquitoes. You can only avoid this through French drain installations, especially during the warmer and rainy months.

French Drains Are The Most Efficient Drainage System

French drains are very effective for drainage of standing water away from your home. The other good with French drains is that if you opt to harvest that water, you can direct it to septic tanks and use it another time. In this case, you will prevent water from causing damage to your home and also harvest water for other purposes such as irrigation. You can achieve all this only if you let the professionals do the installations, and that’s what we do best.

French Drains can improve the quality of your landscape by maintaining proper water levels. They are usually an integral element of a sustainable drainage system. They are designed to prevent flooding of surface water soil erosion and enhance the environment by recharging the groundwater. This minimizes the need for water treatment and supports plant and animal lives by creating a sustainable environment.

Contact the professionals at A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp. today! 516-294-8400

Contact Information:

A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp.

33 Albertson Ave
Albertson, NY 11507
United States

Hugo D'Esposito
(516) 294-8400
https://amshieldcorp.com/

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