Re sodding was probably the most time consuming aspect of the project but was well worth it.
Best pitch for gutter drain tile.
Overlap the sock ends after you connect them.
For example if you have 30 feet of guttering the calculation is 1 4 x 3 0 75 i e.
The first tip has to do with the initial installation of the underground gutter extension.
Check the drainage tubing with a 4 ft.
You can measure pitch with a 2 foot level and a tape measure.
Unfortunately we have winters in minnesota and these water drainage systems can freeze.
Two weeks later i can t even tell where my trench runs through the yard.
Best of all now the roof water which used to end up in the soil next to the house goes straight to the storm drain.
Pitch of pipe and type of pipe.
This old house suggests that gutters should slope inch for every 10 feet toward a downspout.
Usually 1 8 per foot is plenty for drainage this is the same as the commonly recommended 1 slope.
Proper pitch in the drainage tubing is crucial.
This means the downspout end of the gutter should be set 3 4 of an inch lower than the other end.
Adjust the gravel base as needed.
If you install gutters on your own make sure that your gutters have the correct slope.
Note that i said the drain pipe must be sloped rather than the french drain.
Level to make sure you have at least 1 8 in.
A 5 inch gap for instance is a 5 in 12 pitch.
This prevents water from backing up overflowing or sitting under and on top of the tiles on your roof.
Here are 3 tips to help prevent freezing of those pipes.
The tubing needs to have a 1 4 of drop per foot of pipe.
As a general rule gutter slope is set at 1 4 inch per 10 feet of guttering.
Hold one end of the level against the roof level it and then measure the distance between the roof and the underside of the level at its midpoint which gives you a 12 inch run.