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French Drain Sizing & Placement Cheat Sheet

The slope, depth, and gravel calculations that prevent yard pooling and basement seepage — distilled onto one page you can take to the hardware store.

What's Inside

Slope Formula Made Simple

1-inch drop per 8 feet of run — the golden rule for gravity-fed drainage, with real examples.

Pipe Sizing by Drainage Area

Match 4-inch vs. 6-inch pipe to your square footage of pooled water.

Gravel & Fabric Specs

Exactly how much #57 stone and landscape fabric you need per linear foot.

Common Placement Mistakes

The 3 errors that cause most DIY French drains to fail within 2 years.

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