{"id":425,"date":"2020-12-18T19:21:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plomberielalonde.com\/when-should-we-clean-our-french-drain\/"},"modified":"2020-12-18T19:21:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:21:59","slug":"when-should-we-clean-our-french-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plomberielalonde.com\/fr\/when-should-we-clean-our-french-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should We Clean our French Drain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to maintaining French drains or weeping tiles on our property, the old adage \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d does NOT apply. In fact, the very fact that these important drainage pipes are buried beneath the ground and unseen is why it is so important to keep them clean and clear so that they can do their drainage job effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The plumbing specialists at Plomberie Lalonde in Gatineau share their insights about weeping tiles, also known as French drains to answer these commonly asked questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the difference between a French Drain and weeping tiles?<\/li>\n<li>How do I know if my property needs a French drain?<\/li>\n<li>When should French drains be cleaned?<\/li>\n<li>Who can I call to clean my French drain?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What is the difference between a French Drain and weeping tiles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The terms French drain and weeping tiles can be used interchangeably to describe the same ditch-drainage system. Weeping tiles (and French drains) are sloped to usher water away from the foundation of a house or garage and empty into a storm drain or sometimes collected in a rain barrel for re-use in the garden, for example. French drains (and weeping tiles) are composed of a ditch lined with gravel and containing a perforated pipe that collects excess water that is pooling in a low spot on a property after rainfall or snow melt.<\/p>\n<p>Some French drains and weeping tiles are installed directly in a basement in order to collect and drain away water that seeps through the walls due to the water pressure in the ground outside. These basements are known as \u201cwet\u201d basements and are common in older homes with porous materials used for the foundation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I know if my property needs a French drain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If water pools consistently after rainfall in the same low spot on your property, or if the ground is always \u201cmuddy\u201d due to inadequate natural drainage, a French drain might be the drainage solution you are looking for. The use of a ditch and weeping tiles is an effective way to direct water away from a foundation in order to avoid water infiltration and even flooding in a basement.<\/p>\n<p>While some low points in property can be built up or reshaped with clean fill to redirect water runoff, other areas cannot due to the slope of the property in relation to the foundation. In these cases, French drains are a great solution for draining water from soggy and sodden areas of your property.<\/p>\n<p>When should French drains be cleaned? Much like the eavestroughs and rain gutters on your roof, French drains\/weeping tiles should be kept clear of debris in order to effectively drain water away from your home.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that French drains\/weeping tiles are dug in trenches in the ground positions them for easy infiltration by small sediments and debris. As such homeowners should clean or flush their French drains on an annual basis to keep them flowing and draining properly. Si votre drain fran\u00e7ais est obstru\u00e9 et qu\u2019il est impossible de le vider par vous-m\u00eame, il est important de contacter des professionnels pour le faire nettoyer avec les outils appropri\u00e9s avant qu&rsquo;il ne provoque des inondations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who can I call to clean my French drain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When looking for a plumbing company that can clean your French drain, look for professionals who have the necessary equipment to assess the blockage without having to dig or disrupt your property. Our team at Plomberlie Lalonde in Gatineau offers French drain analysis and cleaning using our no-dig technology. If you suspect that your weeping tiles are not draining as efficiently or effectively as they should, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out today, we\u2019re here to help! Si vous pensez que votre drain fran\u00e7ais ne fait pas son travail aussi efficacement qu\u2019il le devrait, n\u2019h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 nous contacter d\u00e8s aujourd&rsquo;hui, nous sommes l\u00e0 pour vous aider!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plomberielalonde.com\/fr\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to maintaining French drains or weeping tiles on our property, the old adage \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d does NOT apply. 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