French Drain Installation in Gray Court, SC

French drains aren't something that we do too often, but sometimes it can be just the right solution for a customer. This school in Gray Court had water intrusion into their gym. Since the water was not pouring in from the walls, our Service Design Specialist knew that a French drain is exactly what this building needed to keep the water from getting into it.

The "before" picture shows the building before the French drain was installed. While you obviously cannot see the water intrusion happening, you can see that the building is located on a very flat area. So when it would rain, the water would basically just sit there, not having anywhere to drain out to. The water would sit there and soak through the walls and into the ground.

In the "after" picture, you can see the french drain. Rather, you can see part of the French drain system. While you cannot actually see the drain where the water goes, you can see the gravel/crushed rock that is laid around it. The rock provides a good "foundation" so that nothing will wash away or into the drain, but also allows water to easily pass through and around it and into the drain. In the right conditions, this can be a low-cost and effective solution.