Understand the Need for a French Drain

What happens here

The video begins by explaining why French drains are necessary in areas with clay soils and heavy rainfall, which often lead to landlocked properties and flooding in backyards or side yards. The speaker illustrates how a French drain captures water from problem areas and directs it to a lower elevation, a storm drain, or disperses it along its path. The goal is to move water from wet areas to dry areas.

Goal: Identify water accumulation problems and the function of a French drain.