Perimeter Drain Systems
You’ve got all kinds of drains in your house; every sink and tub has a drain, and there’s likely a drain next to your washing machine. But did you know that there is a very important drain located outside your home? This is known as your perimeter drain or weeping tile system. If this system isn’t operating properly, you are going to end up with a wet basement or crawl space.
What is a perimeter drain system?
A perimeter drain is something that all houses have, and it is designed to prevent water from seeping into your basement. It is intended to attract water in the soil that has either accumulated from heavy rains, melting snow, or from rising groundwater. It then carries the water away from your house, so it is less likely to seep in through your basement walls. You often hear it referred to as ‘weeping tile.’ Many years ago, actual clay tiles were used to divert water, and the name has stuck even though tiles are no longer used, but rather perforated pipes. It is also sometimes referred to as a French drain, because this drainage method was popularized by Henry French of Concord, Massachusetts back in the 1800s.
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