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💧 Drainage Calculator

Calculate gravel, pipe, and fabric for French drains and drainage systems.

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Drainage Guide

📏 Trench Sizing

  • 6-9" wide - Standard residential
  • 12" wide - Heavy clay soil
  • 18"+ wide - Large water volume

✅ Installation Steps

  1. Call for utility locate
  2. Mark trench path with slope
  3. Excavate to depth
  4. Line with fabric
  5. Add 2" gravel base
  6. Lay perforated pipe
  7. Cover with 6-12" gravel
  8. Wrap fabric and backfill

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • No slope (must be 1/4"/ft)
  • Using wrong gravel
  • No fabric separator
  • Forgetting outlet

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