On 11/4/2010 10:34 AM, Una wrote:
wrote:
That really doesn't matter, he should not be directing the gutter down
around the edge of the foundation

That's right. A French drain without an outlet away from the building
is not a drain, it is a gravel reservoir. These are used to *capture*
water, not remove it. Gravel reservoirs are popular in desert climate
landscaping, but I suppose they could be useful wherever monsoon rains
occur. Reservoirs should not be located against a building foundation.

Una

I wish somebody woulda explained all this to the previous owner of this
place... :^(


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