French drains and trench drains are two of the most common drainage systems used not only in modern homes, but also in commercial and industrial establishments. However, one of the most common issues that homeowners ask themselves is which of these two they will need to install on their respective properties. To help you determine the right drain systems for yards and other areas in your home we are going to explore the merits of both systems.
Trench Drain
Trench drains are generally considered as surface drains. These are perfect for channeling pooled water on the ground surface so that water will not seep through the very foundation of your home. This type of drain is preferred in areas of the home where the possibility of water pooling is high. That is why Extreme Epoxy Coatings have a vast array of products such as channel drains for patios and driveway drains and grates since you don’t want water to be pooling in these parts of your home.
It is also the system of choice among houses with a yard that is negatively sloped. What this means is that the area adjacent and surrounding the foundation walls of your home are lower than the area on the yard. This negative slope naturally moves rainwater away from the yard and towards the foundation of your house. Sooner or later you will have an issue with water damage. In such instances, trench drains work best since the water on the negatively sloped surface will be channeled away from your foundation.
Now if you use Extreme Epoxy Coatings’ pre-sloped trench drain systems you will have a much more efficient way of managing any type of water pooling or ponding on the surface of your home. That being said, it should work exceptionally well in the shower, too.
French Drain
If trench drains channel water that has pooled on the surface of your yard away from your house, French drains manage ground water or water that doesn’t necessarily pool on the surface, but rather seeps through the ground immediately. In other words, these drain systems for yards are ideal for properties that have to deal with moisture seeping through the ground. It is perfect for homeowners who don’t have issues with flooding in their yards and the only time that their yards will be wet is during occasional rain showers.
The main issue with a French drain is that it is quite cumbersome to install since you will have to place a non-porous liner underground to serve as the system’s moisture barrier. A perforated pipe is then placed inside the French trench before covering with crushed pebbles or rocks.
The Bottom Line
Whenever the issue is water pooling on the ground surface, a trench drain should be installed. If there is no issue of flooding or water pooling, then a French drain system might be a good solution. That being said, it is actually not uncommon to see a property that uses trench drains on one part of the house and a French drain in another.
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Thanks for mentioning that the two types of drains used in commercial and residential establishments are trench and french drains. My brother is thinking of looking for customer industrial grates because he’s considering building a trench drain in front of his home since it rains a lot where he lives. It seems like a good idea to consider shopping from a reputable company that sells high-quality grates to be able to put over drains so you can walk over it.
I’m looking to get some industrial grates to have built in the new office building I’m constructing. Thanks for mentioning how trench and french drains are used in commercial establishments. It seems smart to find a supplier that has high-quality grates to walk over.
It’s great that you mentioned that a trench drain is a wise choice for houses that has a sloped yard. My parents are planning to have a new house built on the empty lot they bought at a nearby suburbs. I’ll share this information with them later because I believe a trench drain would be an excellent choice for a new home. Thanks.
Yoo-hoo! Hi. Now here’s a thing: every time it rains, my backyard will be filled with multiple puddles which eventually leave so much dirt and I want to do something about that. Well, I guess it’s about time I consult a professional beforehand so any kind of installation made later on will be satisfactory. Thanks for making us aware that French drain is highly functional to manage uncontrollable underground water too.
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