I made sure the drain was about 1 inch lower than the outer edges of the concrete so the water would flow down into the trench drain. You don’t want to make the concrete level because then the ...

Courtesy: ACO Polymer Products 2. FRP trench drain channels are shipped to the power plant job site for fast installation. Courtesy: ACO Polymer Products 3.

A French drain can solve a variety of yard drainage problems. It collects the storm water that pools in low spots, and disperses it over a large area through a trench that is filled with gravel ...

The trench should be placed about 6 feet from your foundation and be on the high side of the land that's sloping toward your home. The trench can be L- or U-shaped, as it protects your home.