FRENCH DRAINS -- The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth [ SO HELP ME GOD ]
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- FRENCH DRAINS -- The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth [ SO HELP ME GOD ]
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French Drain Man - Michigan’s Yard Water Drainage Experts. Masters in the art of constructing contained French drain systems & curtain drain systems that and fix your yard drainage problems for years to come. Over 30 years’ experience in solving yard water drainage problems in Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair Counties.
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This guy and his crew are the real deal. It was really great to compare his videos and the Apple drains videos to see the difference in knowledge and skill. Something simple as 1.5” cobblestone instead of 3/4” gravel makes such a difference. Hoping I can get delivery of the high octane before my backfill date 🤣
You are an excellent teacher. I’ve watched a lot of your vids and they are all excellent. I’m a dentist and your high quality is right down my alley. I wish you had a store north of Atlanta and an installer in our area but I can understand the logistics make it tough. Keep taking great care of your team and complimenting their excellent work. To your future!!
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to teach your audience then importance of installation, and the proper way. You helped me salvage my basement. Thank you, truly.
Damn man thank you for filming this. I run a lawn care company but I’m about try to specialize in yard drainage. Almost every house has poorly planned drainage. Really appreciate seeing the equipment and the process
I laughed so much when you were describing an old drug addict building drains with Styrofoam... I knew straight away who you meant. Funny thing is I stumbled across this channel after watching that one. You guys definitely put the extra work in and at the end of the day thats what stops you having to go back to clean the system etc. Learnt a lot from this channel, big love from UK 🇬🇧
We have clay in Oregon. In my case, we have very gushy, wet ground most of the time. Much of the ground around the house slopes back into the house (crawl space beneath). Your videos are really helping to educate me in what needs to be done.
This is by far the best video you’ve made we need more videos like this one it answers all your questions the short ones sometimes leaves unanswered questions just my opinion thanks.
Georgia has some serious clay! As a matter of fact, I just purchased a new home, and I am waiting for the builder to solve our sitting water in the yard issue. It is going to be interesting to see what they implement to solve this issue.
PS: Another nice video.
In Georgia also. After watching FDM your contractor is in trouble!
Really appreciate your videos and the knowledge/ experience you're willing to share but seriously enough bashing the other guys. Some of those comments are just too far. Your work speaks for itself. Most will agree their systems are inferior. Why dont you invite them on for a chat about your differences instead? Bet it wouldn't lack in views.
The truth is the truth. Would you want to know if the person caring for your parent is an addict. Listen, I'm sorry. I meant you need to find a safe space.
💯 correct about Kubota and DitchWitch Equipment. 🇺🇸
Absolutely love your videos. You have a hardworking bunch too.
Looking forward to getting a local landscape architect to help out so we can get this Baughman to work! :) Thank you for keeping the customer first and sharing your knowledge.
God bless you, your crew, and all your families!!! All love from MO!!! ✊🇺🇸
So, important, I agree, professional work and results. Your shared information has helped me tremendously to improve the way I approach french drains. And I know I need to learn and improve much more. A book?
I will publish a Book when I'm done installing. I enjoy working with the crew I have so much it will not be in the near future.
Excellent
Love your videos. You explain so many things in such great detail. I appreciate the fact you recognize the importance of your employees. The attention you give to all of the small details from A to Z is evident in your finished projects. I notice on many of your jobs that you "core" into an existing storm drain. How do you terminate a french drain on a property where no storm drain or ditch is available? In my neighborhood, the nearest storm drain is down the street several properties away. There is good "fall" between the front of my house and the sidewalk. Would I terminate the slotted pipe into a pop up emitter or 6" basin by the sidewalk? The termination of the french drain is my biggest point of confusion. Thanks for all of the information. Keep up the great work.
Like your videos.. I'm just starting my own business... Not French drain but basement water proofing and concrete repair. Love learning the tips.
What is basement waterproofing ??
Great info, thank you so much!
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This is beyond awesome!!!
Your video's are great! I have learned a lot from you.
Thank you for commenting ✌
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Robert, watching your videos I’ve learned the best way to build a French drain. I’ll be placing my order this week and building my drain 4th of July week! Can’t wait!
"Half-wit inbreds..." LOL! This video is great. Solid info and hilarious commentary.
A person who has no problem speaking the truth. There are so many addicts all around us. We haven't a clue.
10:45 It's a freaking Transformer! Cool!
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Ahhh lol 😂 I know who your talking about and his system are not built well, but u didn’t have to clown him on his substance abuse 😂
Yea agreed. That was too far.
I disagree. A fraud should be fully exposed. Wouldn't you want to know if someone is an addict? Addicts should get help, not rip people off. It's a breath of fresh air hearing somebody rip someone.
Has French Drain Man ripped into Sean of Gate City yet? I ask because they are not a fan of corrugated pipe, not a fan of fabric, only using (expensive) 4” Schedule 40 PVC for everything, and he’s not reselling product either. Gate City makes FDM and Apple look kinda similar coz’ he’s so different. I unsubscribed from Apple because of the flimsy systems but later resubscribed because I appreciate his educational/experimental content. The only guy to show in a practical demo, how traditional terracotta pipe systems worked.
I love your videos and they have been super informative. Though I may still just build a trench drain to deal with my neighbors melting snow lake. But what is the difference from your blue and yellow pipes and just cutting a bunch of slits into similar piping?
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how much of the rock do you put before wrapping the fabric?
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I have a moderate slope away from downspout. I put in 15 feet of solid pipe then 10 feet of perforated pipe (with a cloth sleeve) above 1-2 feet of gravel, and ending with a pop up onto lawn. Very clay soil. Does that seem ok?
Q: FDM mentions several times, "we punched or double punched our geotextile" what does he mean exactly?
I get that it is perforated but is FDM punching the fabric?
Or is this simply an option to specify when you purchase the geo-textile?
No the company he orders it from double punches the fabric. It's usually only punched once and he requested that they punch it twice for him to allow for more water flow and also so that the grass can grow in it easier.
Do you need to worry about fall? Or as long as the exit is lower its all good?
What size bucket is on the Ditch Witch
Light material bucket for bark
Yes I know individual just like that drinks liquor every day periodically through the day even sneaking it sometimes his name is Ralph and we pick about behind his back he's Wreck-It Ralph broke his leg trying to go get more liquor, I commend you on your ethics and your commitment to do an honest day's work that's the way I am I will order some of your French drain products I do it one day I'll have some property and I'll your product and have it installed or do it myself awesome company
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I'm waiting for Chuck's video response to this video.
How many yards for the 80' of trench? And could you show more on sprinkler line repair DIY? You guys rock!
Are you using 1 yard of stone per 30 feet with 1.5-2” stone? I’m also planning a quad pack how do you determine stone amount normally for that?
For quad I can get washed 3/4” round river rock here and have used 2” limestone gravel rock for 2 pipe systems.
3/4" Round with a Quad pack
Where do you get rid of your excess dirt?
Amazing backyard with see through fences. No privacy .is that a regulation or do all the neighbours like watching each other
You ought to try living in new York city where you look out your window into your neighbors apartment across a 20' alley.
What drainage pipe do you recommend we use from Home Depot?
I don't have anything I would recommend from home depot. What I recommend is sold in our store
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How do you drain when your whole yard is all clay?
I have a question. The fabric does not over lap, at the top of the trench, at all?
overlaps just enough to close it, maybe a half-inch.
Apple Drains is a joke compared to an FDM System! Let's see Apple Drains put a Go Pro in his system and leave it for raw footage!
He should have called it "onion drains" because it'll make you cry.
I watched 1 of his videos and this clown has no clue.
I mean, I'm a bricklayer by trade but even I can do better then him.
I'm just glad I saw the "French Drain Man Light!"
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Right? Isn't he the greatest? I agree. He's the best.
I have to admit, I thought Apple was doing good work. I'm thankful for your videos showing the proper way to do the job.
@@davidcrawford6505 I'm glad you found his channel! If we don't educate ourselves, the hokus pokus seems real!!
Is Baughman available internationally (Ireland) or can you recommend alternative or spec? Thanks
Did you manage to find a source in Europe or an equivalent pipe?
@@kevinbadgery8344 I'd like to know the same.
Nice job, but I was actually waiting to see the detail with properly attaching underground to a storm drain 🤷♂️
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How much did you charge for this job?
Can you recommend contractors in Minneapolis that implement your system?
Where’s your company located?
FDM, first off, hats off and thank you for all your knowledge sharing!! Quick question for you: I've got a relatively short 12 foot trench I dug out for a French Drain system. Before I put down the geotextile non-woven fabric, I've got all these leftover rectangular concrete pavers lying around. Whaddya think about lining the bare dirt with some of these pavers at the bottom of the trench to level out any humps including the sides of the trench, kinda like a mini poor man's ditch, and then begin the "burrito wrap" on top of that?
The concrete will be an obstacle to the water under the concrete trying to reach your pipe. By some unknown amount the concrete will reduce the amount of water entering your perforated pipe.
@@gmrick1412 Appreciate the feedback. Since I posted the comment a few months ago, that project has been complete for some time now. I ended up using the pavers to line the ditch and placed the burrito wrap inside with 1" river rock. We've had a few heavy rains since and there isn't a flooding issue anymore. I'll update this comment if there are issues down the line but for the most part, the solution seems to be working.
Apple drains, you paying attention?? Great video!! This is how it’s done people!!
He's too busy looking for horse.
Love your videos and explanations. Very professional. I gotta say - extremely UNCLASSY as a professional to literally target another man, his reputation, and his business because it differs from yours. I mean really - accusing him of drug and alcohol problems, and trying to swindle customers is a far cry from debating who’s system will be more efficient and stand the test of time. Disappointed a professional like yourself had to talk about another provider of CZcams video content for 8-10 years and boil that effort down to him being a hack. Stick to showing the authentic solutions and the fakes will reveal themselves!
I clean this up if you're still watching the channel, I'm sure you know. I agree. I will educate people, and they can decide for themselves.
You had me tricked. I thought you knew what you were doing until I seen the Chevy.
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I did notice the Apple Man sniffing quite a bit in his videoes...
Right?
I’m in Canada and have reached out to your contact local to me and unfortunately the contact uses random construction guys he can pick up who want extra cash. This is what he said to me. I can’t trust that quality of work. It looks like you have a permanent crew
"Pittsburgh" is all clay or rock.
Wait what??? Is the other guy really a drug attic??
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My fruit drain is full of peanuts! 🤣🤣🤣
Dude if your systems are so great why do you worry about some drunk guy living his van down to Florida
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Way too much talk and not enough instruction.
If you watch many of his videos you will see that he loves to hear himself talk.
Then don't watch or try increasing your attention span.