Interior Perimeter Drain Crawl Space

This article will explain what a perimeter drain is and how it works. A perimeter drain is an indoor drain that is cut into the floor around the perimeter of a basement or crawl space. Its purpose is to collect and remove water from the interior of the building.

What exactly is a French drain in the interior?

A sump pump basin can be connected to an interior French Drain, which is a trench that allows water to flow through it and into the basin of a sump pump. The trench is lined with gravel, and inside of it is a pipe that has been perforated so that water can flow through it freely before exiting the trench at a safe distance from your house.

What exactly is meant by the term "interior drainage system"?

The water is collected at the point where the floor and the wall meet, which is how interior drainage systems work. After that, they collect water from the walls themselves as well as other sources. Because of this, it is prevented from draining to the center of the basement floor, where it could pool and cause damage that is hard to repair.

Which is preferable, a French drain on the interior or the exterior?

The installation of French drains in both the interior and exterior of your basement offers reliable protection against the risk of flooding and other water-related damage. However, because of the high costs and level of difficulty involved in installing and maintaining an exterior drain on existing homes, it might be more beneficial to install drains inside the home.

How deep do you recommend making a perimeter drain?

It is necessary for you to dig a trench all the way around the edge of your footing. This trench must have a minimum width of two feet and a depth of at least six feet. The trench for a home built on a slab-on-grade foundation can be as shallow as two feet deep.

Where does water that collects in a perimeter drain go?

The actual perimeter drain is nothing more than a perforated pipe that has a mesh "sock" covering it (to prevent soil from getting in). This pipe is buried around the outside of your house, and it completely surrounds it. These minuscule holes make it possible for water to enter the pipe, where it can subsequently be directed away from the foundation of your house.