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By installing tile drainage, the water table is effectively lowered and plants can properly develop their roots. The lack of water saturation of soil permits oxygen to remain in the pores of the soil for use by roots. Drain tile prevents the roots from being under the water table during wet periods, which can stress the plants.
Bob visits the brick standalone garage in an area of the yard that we haven't previously seen this season. He talks about plans to update the windows and doors. Inside the garage, he shows that there is room for a car and workshop. At the back of the house, Bob shows the existing back deck and reveals the plans for a two-level deck.
Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry. The dry walls are sealed with a waterproofing membrane, [3] and new drainage tiles (weeping tiles) are placed at the side of the footing. A French drain, PVC pipe, or other drainage system is installed and water is led further from the basement.
Drainage options for the construction industry include: Point drainage, which intercepts water at gullies (points). Gullies connect to drainage pipes beneath the ground surface, so deep excavation is required to facilitate this system. Support for deep trenches is required in the shape of planking, strutting or shoring.
Drainage tile, graded 1":8' to daylight, is then placed at the bottom of the trench in a bed of washed stone protected by filter fabric. The trench is then filled with either screened stone (typically 1-1/2") or recycled rubble. A steel-reinforced concrete grade beam may be poured at the surface to provide ground clearance for the structure.
Holmes on Homes is a popular home improvement series featuring contractor Mike Holmes helping homeowners with substandard renovations. The show aired in Canada, the US, and other countries from 2003 to 2008, and spawned spin-offs and a charity foundation.
A sustainable drainage system (SuDS) is a collection of water management practices that aim to align modern drainage systems with natural water processes. SuDS use various forms of permeable layers to ensure the water is not captured or redirected to another location, but recharged the water sources of a given site.
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