{"id":265,"date":"2018-08-30T08:30:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T08:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.extremeepoxycoatings.com\/?p=265"},"modified":"2018-08-30T05:29:42","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T05:29:42","slug":"french-drain-vs-trench-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extremeepoxycoatings.com\/french-drain-vs-trench-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"French Drain vs. Trench Drain: Which One Do You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

French drains and trench drains<\/a> are two of the most common drainage systems<\/a> used not only in modern homes, but also in commercial and industrial establishments. However, one of the most common issues that homeowners ask themselves is which of these two they will need to install on their respective properties. To help you determine the right drain systems for yards and other areas in your home we are going to explore the merits of both systems.<\/p>\n

Trench Drain<\/h2>\n

\"CaliforniaTrench drains are generally considered as surface drains. These are perfect for channeling pooled water on the ground surface so that water will not seep through the very foundation of your home. This type of drain is preferred in areas of the home where the possibility of water pooling is high. That is why Extreme Epoxy Coatings have a vast array of products such as channel drains for patios and driveway drains and grates since you don\u2019t want water to be pooling in these parts of your home.<\/p>\n

It is also the system of choice among houses with a yard that is negatively sloped. What this means is that the area adjacent and surrounding the foundation walls of your home are lower than the area on the yard. This negative slope naturally moves rainwater away from the yard and towards the foundation of your house. Sooner or later you will have an issue with water damage. In such instances, trench drains work best since the water on the negatively sloped surface will be channeled away from your foundation.<\/p>\n

Now if you use Extreme Epoxy Coatings\u2019 pre-sloped trench drain systems<\/a> you will have a much more efficient way of managing any type of water pooling or ponding on the surface of your home. That being said, it should work exceptionally well in the shower, too.<\/p>\n

French Drain<\/h2>\n

If trench drains channel water that has pooled on the surface of your yard away from your house, French drains<\/a> manage ground water or water that doesn\u2019t necessarily pool on the surface, but rather seeps through the ground immediately. In other words, these drain systems for yards are ideal for properties that have to deal with moisture seeping through the ground. It is perfect for homeowners who don\u2019t have issues with flooding in their yards and the only time that their yards will be wet is during occasional rain showers.<\/p>\n

\"California<\/p>\n

The main issue with a French drain is that it is quite cumbersome to install since you will have to place a non-porous liner underground to serve as the system\u2019s moisture barrier. A perforated pipe is then placed inside the French trench before covering with crushed pebbles or rocks.<\/p>\n