Excavate Initial Pit and Trench
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tunneling underneath concrete is the act of a champion
What happens here
Begin by excavating a large pit around the downspout at the building's foundation to accommodate connections and start the buried drainage pipe. From this pit, a trench is dug extending away from the building. The trench needs to maintain a consistent downward slope to ensure effective water flow by gravity.
Goal: Create the main excavation for the drainage system.
Tools and materials
- Line Level — Checking the slope of the trench
- Measuring Tape — Measuring trench depth and slope
- Shovel — Digging the downspout pit and trench
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting excavated soil away from the work area